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See the total numbers of suspected cases and persons Cholera has killed

Published by Tope Fakinlede on July 3rd, 2024.

See the total numbers of suspected cases and persons Cholera has killed

Cholera Death Toll Reaches 63 with 2,102 Suspected Cases Reported**

The number of fatalities due to cholera in Nigeria has increased to 63, with 2,102 suspected cases recorded across 33 states and 122 local government areas as of June 30, 2024, according to Jide Idris, the Director-General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC).

Speaking at a briefing in Abuja, Idris stated that the case fatality rate currently stands at three percent. He pointed out that seven out of the top 10 states contributing 90 percent of the cases are located in the south, including Lagos, Bayelsa, Abia, Zamfara, Bauchi, Katsina, Cross River, Ebonyi, Rivers, and Delta.

Idris announced that the National Cholera Multisectoral Emergency Operation Centre has been activated to bring together experts for strategic coordination. The centre convenes daily, providing regular situation reports to stakeholders, ensuring effective mobilization, harmonization, and distribution of resources to support the affected states. The response covers coordination, surveillance, case management, infection prevention and control, risk communication, community engagement, water sanitation and hygiene, vaccination, logistics, and research.

“These measures will facilitate rapid communication, data analysis, and decision-making. They will also ensure efficient resource deployment, strengthen surveillance and diagnostic capacity, improve treatment of affected individuals, and intensify public awareness and community engagement activities,” Idris explained.

In a related development, the House of Representatives has resolved to collaborate with relevant health agencies to investigate the cause of the recent cholera outbreak and develop solutions. The House urged the National Orientation Agency (NOA) to work with various health institutions to conduct rigorous public orientation, enlightenment, and education campaigns on the importance of maintaining personal hygiene. The motion, brought to the floor by Minority Leader Kingsley Chinda, calls for both federal and state governments to implement measures to control the outbreak.