2,809 Cholera Cases Confirmed In 148 LGAs Across 33 States

2,809 Cholera Cases Confirmed In 148 LGAs Across 33 States....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

As of July 7, 2024, Nigeria has recorded 2,809 suspected cholera cases across 33 states and 148 local government areas, with 82 reported deaths, resulting in a fatality rate of 2.9%. This information comes from the week 27 cholera situation report issued by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) on Monday…….. CONTINUE READING

Cholera, a highly contagious waterborne disease caused by the ingestion of *Vibrio cholerae*, is primarily linked to contaminated water and poor sanitation. The onset of the rainy season has intensified the crisis, leading to increased flooding and compromised water sources.

The NCDC stated, “As of July 7, 2024, a total of 2,809 suspected cases, including 82 deaths (CFR 2.9%), have been reported from 33 states.” The most affected age group is children under five, followed by those aged 25 to 34. Of all suspected cases, 53% are male and 47% female.

Lagos State is the hardest hit, accounting for 1,560 cases, or 56% of the national total. Lagos Island LGA alone reported 295 cases, representing 11% of the country’s suspected cases.

Other states with significant cases include:
– **Bayelsa:** 476
– **Ebonyi:** 110
– **Abia:** 109
– **Katsina:** 88
– **Zamfara:** 64
– **Delta:** 64
– **Bauchi:** 54
– **Cross River:** 43
– **Rivers:** 37
– **Imo:** 28

Notably, suspected cases in 2024 have decreased by 7% compared to the same period in 2023, with cumulative deaths also down by 5%.

Lagos recorded the highest fatalities at 52, followed by Rivers (8), Abia (4), Delta (4), and Katsina (3). Other states reported lower numbers of deaths, with several states recording just one.

The NCDC expressed concern over challenges such as security issues preventing access to certain communities, widespread open defecation, lack of potable water in rural areas and urban slums, and poor hygiene practices. Additionally, the agency highlighted inadequate healthcare infrastructure, insufficient cholera treatment supplies, underutilization of rapid diagnostic tests, and a shortage of trained personnel for case management, along with inconsistent reporting from states.