Cholera: Nigeria At High Risk As Rainy Season Intensifies

As of 24 June 2024, NCDC reported 1,528 suspected cases of cholera and 53 deaths across 31 States and 107 local government areas (LGAs) since the beginning of this year.

NCDC DG, Dr. Jide Idris, said the situation is compounded as the rainy season intensifies.

However, he said a dynamic risk assessment was conducted by subject matter experts on Cholera outbreak situation in Nigeria last week.