BREAKING: NIGERIA RECORDS 63 DESTHS, 2,102 CHOLERA CASES
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As of June 30, 2024, 2,102 probable cholera cases and 63 deaths have been reported in 33 states and 122 local government districts, according to Jide Idris, Director General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention.
At a press conference in Abuja on Tuesday, Idris made this statement.
He mentioned the 3.0% case mortality rate.
According to him, the South accounts for around 90% of the instances, with seven of the top 10 states—Lagos, Bayelsa, Abia, Zamfara, Bauchi, Katsina, Cross River, Ebonyi, Rivers, and Delta—contributing to this figure.
A highly contagious foodborne and waterborne illness called cholera has recently made a disastrous reappearance in a number of states across our nation. It is brought on by consuming tainted food or water that contains the bacteria Vibrio cholerae.
“As of 30th June 2024, a total of 2,102 suspected cases and 63 deaths have been recorded across 33 States and 122 LGAs with a case fatality rate of 3.0% since the beginning of the year. Of the top 10 States (Lagos, Bayelsa, Abia, Zamfara, Bauchi, Katsina, Cross River, Ebonyi, Rivers and Delta) that contribute about 90 per cent of the cases, seven of them are Southern States.
“The National Cholera Multisectoral Emergency Operation Centre activated parades an array of subject matter experts and provides strategic coordination, meets daily and provides periodic situation reports for stakeholders.
“This also ensures effective mobilisation, harmonisation and distribution of resources to support the affected states. This is done through the relevant thematic areas of response that cover coordination, surveillance, case management, infection prevention and control, risk communication and community engagement, Water Sanitation and Hygiene, Vaccination, Logistics, Research with a costed Incidence Action Plan for the response developed and being implemented.”
He added, “These will help facilitate rapid communication, data analysis, and decision-making. It will also ensure that we deploy resources efficiently, strengthen surveillance and diagnostic capacity, enhance treatment of affected persons, and intensify public awareness and community engagement activities.”
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