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FCT on Red Alert over Cholera Outbreak

The spread of cholera in the nation’s capital and across the country in the last six months is highly concerning, Olawale Ajimotokan and Onyebuchi Ezigbo report Cholera is a highly virulent gastro intestinal disease characterised in its most severe form by a sudden onset of acute watery diarrhea that can lead to death arising from dehydration. In the last one month, an increasing number of cholera cases has been reported across states of the federation. The most affected states are Plateau, Bauchi, Gombe, Kano, Zamfara, Bayelsa, Kaduna and the Federal Capital Territory. A report by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), said 10,833 suspected cholera cases have been reported in 15 states, including the FCT between January and June this year. The number of confirmed cases is 112 while the fatality is 289.

Bauchi, Kano, Niger, three other register 1,786 suspected cholera cases

Bauchi, Kano, Niger, three other register 1,786 suspected cholera cases Alao Abiodun Agency Reporter Bauchi, Kano, Niger, Zamfara, Kaduna and Plateau – reported 1,786 suspected cases of cholera between June 20 and June 26, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), confirmed Cholera. Bauchi reported  1,239 cases; followed by  Kano with  362 cases and Niger, 62 cases. Kaduna was fourth with 59  cases, and was trailed by Zamfara State with 55 cases and Plateau, nine cases. Director-General of the NCDC , Dr. Chikwe Ihekweazu told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that in the preceding week of June 13 to June 19, five states, Bauchi, Kano, Kaduna, Plateau and Zamfara reported 1,757 suspected cases.

Six states record I,786 suspected cases of cholera, 325 deaths

Six states record I,786 suspected cases of cholera, 325 deaths
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