As Nigerian schools are set to reopen after the mid-term break and Sallah holiday, the ongoing cholera outbreak has sparked fears and cast a shadow of concern over classrooms.
Public health experts warn of a potential surge in cases among students, raising anxieties about whether schools are adequately prepared.
The recent cholera outbreak, attributed to contaminated food and water, has already caused illnesses and deaths across the country. Now, with children returning to often crowded and resource-strapped schools, fears are mounting that close contact and potentially poor sanitation could accelerate the spread of the disease.
