Preventing Recurring Cholera Outbreaks

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) recently reported 1,141 suspected and 65 confirmed cases of cholera with 30 deaths.

The cases were reported from 96 local government areas (LGAs) in 30 States.

According to NCDC,  Bayelsa, Zamfara, Abia, Cross River, Bauchi, Delta, Katsina, Imo, Nasarawa and Lagos State are the 10 states that contributed 90 percent to the burden of cholera presently in the country.