Deaths from cholera hit 63
- 2,102 suspected cases recorded
The number of those killed by cholera has risen to 63, with 2,102 suspected cases recorded across 33 states and 122 local government areas as of June 30, 2024, the Director-General, Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, (NCDC), Jide Idris, has said.
Idris, who spoke at a briefing in Abuja, noted that the case fatality rate stands at three per cent.
He highlighted that seven out of the top 10 states contributing 90 percent of the cases are in the south.
They include Lagos, Bayelsa, Abia, Zamfara, Bauchi, Katsina, Cross River, Ebonyi, Rivers, and Delta.
He said the National Cholera Multisectoral Emergency Operation Centre had been activated, bringing together experts for strategic coordination.
He added that the centre meets daily and provides periodic situation reports for stakeholders.
“This also ensures effective mobilisation, harmoniSation and distribution of resources to support the affected states.Related News
“This is done through the relevant thematic areas of response that cover coordination, surveillance, case management, infection prevention and control, risk communication and community engagement, Water Sanitation and Hygiene, Vaccination, Logistics, Research with a cost Incidence Action Plan for the response developed and being implemented.
“These will help facilitate rapid communication, data analysis, and decision-making.
“It will also ensure that we deploy resources efficiently, strengthen surveillance and diagnostic capacity, enhance treatment of affected persons, and intensify public awareness and community engagement activities,’’ he said.
Also, yesterday, the House of Representatives resolved to work with relevant agencies in the health sector to investigate the cause of the recent cholera outbreak to proffer solutions to it.
The House asked the National Orientation Agency (NOA) to work with the various health institutions to carry out a rigorous public orientation, enlightenment and education of the citizenry on the need to maintain personal hygiene at all times.
Adopting a motion of urgent public importance brought to the floor of the House by the Minority Leader, Kingsley Chinda, wants the Federal and state governments to put in place measures to check the outbreak.
