The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has confirmed that the ongoing cholera outbreak has spread to 107 local government areas across 31 states, resulting in 1,528 suspected cases and 53 deaths. The Director General of the NCDC, Dr. Jide Idris, announced this at a press briefing in Abuja, noting that the case fatality rate stands at 3.5%.
The Federal Government has activated the National Emergency Operation Centre for Cholera to coordinate the response across the country, support affected states, and facilitate rapid communication, data analysis, and decision-making processes. The NCDC has distributed medical supplies to all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory and is working with partners to intensify public awareness and community engagement activities.
Lagos State has recorded 579 suspected cases and 29 deaths, according to the State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi. He stated that the situation is declining and that no cholera cases have been reported in schools. The state government has implemented preventive measures, including providing water and sanitation facilities in schools and training teachers on cholera protocols.
The NCDC has called on stakeholders and citizens to redouble their efforts to contain the spread of cholera and prioritize access to safe water, basic sanitation, and proper hygiene practices. The agency has also engaged with the Nigerian Governors Forum to ensure state governments take necessary actions to prevent and mitigate the effects of the disease.