Nigeria: 13 Dead, 239 Infected in Cholera Outbreak in Niger State
Health officials set up isolation centers as cholera spreads across six districts in Niger State; residents urged to maintain hygiene and boil water to curb infections.
- Cholera outbreak in Niger State has killed 13 and infected 239 others.
- Disease is spreading across six districts with isolation centers now in place
- Authorities urge strict hygiene and safe water practices to prevent further infections
A cholera outbreak in Nigeria’s Niger State has left 13 people dead and infected at least 239 others, prompting health authorities to step up emergency response efforts across six affected districts.
Speaking to the press, Ibrahim Ahmed Dangana, the state’s commissioner for primary health care, confirmed the spread and said treatment and isolation centres have been established in each outbreak zone.
This comes after Nigeria declared a nationwide cholera emergency on June 26, amid rising cases across the country. Cholera, a deadly disease caused by the Vibrio cholerae bacterium, spreads through contaminated food and water, leading to severe dehydration if not quickly treated.
The outbreak is being exacerbated by limited access to clean water and overburdened healthcare services.
The World Health Organization has long listed Nigeria among the continent’s cholera hotspots, with frequent health crises including malaria, typhoid, mpox, and polio.
Health officials are urging the public to boil drinking water, observe strict hygiene, and seek medical help immediately when symptoms such as diarrhea and vomiting occur.
