Nigeria: 2024 Cholera

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Source: https://tribuneonlineng.com/oyo-records-130-suspected-cases-of-cholera/

Oyo records 130 suspected cases of cholera
by Sade Oguntola
September 26, 2024

At least 130 people are suspected to have contracted cholera in Oyo State, with 9 cases confirmed.

Most of the suspected cases were reported from six local government areas, including Ibadan North West, Ibadan South West, Ido, Akinyele, and Atiba.​..

 

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Source: https://saharareporters.com/2024/09/26/ebonyi-state-records-11-deaths-cholera-20-others-hospitalised

Ebonyi State Records 11 Deaths From Cholera, 20 Others Hospitalised
September 26, 2024
News

To combat the outbreak, the commissioner according News Agency of Nigeria, said that Governor Francis Nwifuru has approved funds for medical supplies.

A cholera outbreak in Ndibokote village, Ezza Inyimagu, Izzi Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, has claimed 11 lives, including a nursing mother, leaving her nine-month-old baby behind.​...

 

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Source: https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news...-death-toll-hits-15-says-health-official.html


Ebonyi cholera death toll hits 15, says health official
The official said three emergency centres had been designated for the treatment of patients.
byAgency Report
September 27, 2024

The Ebonyi State Government says the death toll from the cholera outbreak in Ndibokote Village in Ezza-Inyimegu Community has hit 15.

The Commissioner for Health, Moses Ekuma, confirmed the number of deaths from the epidemic in the locality to reporters in Abakaliki on Friday.​..

 

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Source: https://punchng.com/cholera-claims-nine-lives-in-yobe/


Cholera kills nine in Yobe
27th September 2024​



The Yobe Government said a total of 132 cases of cholera were recorded in the state as at September 25, out of which nine died.

Commissioner for Health and Human Services, Dr Mohammed Gana, stated this in a statement in Damaturu on Friday.

He said the cases were reported in Gubja, Fune, Machina, Nangere and Nguru Local Government Areas.​..

 

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Source: https://tribuneonlineng.com/201-suspected-cholera-cases-recorded-in-2024-in-oyo-state/

201 suspected cholera cases recorded in 2024 in Oyo State
by Sade Oguntola
October 3, 2024

OYO State Disease Surveillance and Notification Officer, Mrs Titilope Akinleye, in a situation report on cholera cases, said that till September, 201 suspected cholera cases were reported in Oyo State, with only a person confirmed to have died of the disease....
​...According to her, in week 39, the last week in September, there were 79 suspected cases, with five confirmed positive for cholera and one death in Ibadan North among confirmed cases....
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Source: https://www.premiumtimesng.com/heal...spected-cholera-cases-rise-to-10837-ncdc.html


Suspected cholera cases rise to 10,837 – NCDC
However, PREMIUM TIMES findings show that the cumulative suspected and death cases is lower than what is declared in the report.
byBeloved John
October 3, 2024

The Nigerian Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reported a surge in suspected cholera cases, with the number now standing at 10,837.

Last week, 198 new suspected cases were reported from Adamawa, Ebonyi, Borno, Kano and Jigawa states, the agency disclosed in its latest epistemology report on Cholera issued on Thursday.​...

 

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Source: https://saharareporters.com/2024/10...even-persons-dead-several-others-hospitalised

Kano State Battles Cholera Outbreak, Seven Persons Dead, Several Others Hospitalised

October 8, 2024
News

Local health officials reported that the outbreak is linked to contaminated water from an open well in the village.

A suspected cholera outbreak has claimed the lives of seven people in Kanye Village, Kabo Local Government Area of Kano State, with around a dozen more residents hospitalised.​..

 

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Source: https://www.pulse.ng/news/local/kad...d-cholera-cases-1-death-across-9-lgas/mds77t8

Kaduna confirms 86 suspected cholera cases, 1 death across 9 LGAs
News Agency Of Nigeria
October 10, 2024 12:28 PM
The public is urged to take any suspected case to the hospital to avoid the rapid spread of the disease.

The Kaduna State Primary Healthcare Development Agency on Thursday said one death has been recorded out of 86 suspected cases of cholera.

​ The Director of Public Health, Hamza Ibrahim-Ikara, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Kaduna. He said for the past 5 months that the country experienced outbreaks of cholera in 30 states, the state has not recorded any not until August 15.

Ibrahim-Ikara said, "We have not recorded any case of cholera but unfortunately for us, on August 15, we received the new index case.

“He was a 16-year-old boy from Likoro in Kudan LGA and unfortunately before we arrived the health facility, he died.”

The director said upon the child’s death, the state government reactivated the rapid response team which swung into action on August 16.

According to him, the state also received 19 cases from three local governments, which included: Kudan (2) Sabon gari(9) and Kubau (7). He said the state recorded total suspected cases of 86, in nine local governments, whereby 24 had been treated and discharged...

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Source: https://independent.ng/cholera-outbreak-hits-niger-communities-claims-five-lives/

Cholera Outbreak Hits Niger Communities, Claims Five Lives
Metro
By Chinwendu Nnadozie On Oct 10, 2024

​MINNA – No fewer than five people have lost their lives and several others hospitalised in Kat­cha Local Government Area (LGA) following the outbreak of cholera in the area. There are also fears that the disease has spread to Paiko in Paikoro LGA.

Apart from Katcha, influx of patients with complica­tions suspected cases cholera has been witnessed in Paiko Modern Clinic, as the manage­ment of the hospital already allocated a ward to the affected patients.​..

 

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Source: https://businessday.ng/health/article/cholera-cases-in-nigeria-surge-to-14237-with-378-deaths/

Cholera cases in Nigeria surge to 14,237, with 378 deaths
Godsgift Onyedinefu
October 17, 2024

​The number of cholera cases in Nigeria has surged to 14,237, with 378 deaths recorded since January 2024, according to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC).

This marks a nearly 300% increase compared to the over 3,500 cases reported during the same period last year.

The outbreak has affected 35 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), spanning 339 local government areas. The current case fatality ratio (CFR) stands at approximately 2.7%.

“The number of suspected cholera cases and deaths in 2024 has more than doubled compared to this time last year. These numbers reflect the severity of the outbreak and reinforce the need for continuous vigilance and action,” Jide Idris, the Director-General of the NCDC, said during a press conference on Thursday in Abuja.​..

 

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Source: https://www.vanguardngr.com/2024/10...au-2-dead-18-hospitalized-in-kanam-community/

October 27, 2024
Cholera Outbreak in Plateau: 2 dead, 18 hospitalized in Kanam community
​By Marie-Therese Nanlong

A cholera outbreak has claimed the lives of two residents and left 18 others hospitalized in Kwalmiya, Kanam District, within Plateau State’s Kanam Local Government Area.

The State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Cletus Shurkuk, confirmed the situation to Vanguard in Jos and highlighted ongoing efforts to prevent further spread, urging residents to report suspected cases immediately to health authorities.​...

 

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Source: https://punchng.com/sokoto-records-1160-cholera-cases-25-deaths/

Sokoto records 1,160 cholera cases, 25 deaths
20th November 2024​

An outbreak of cholera in Sokoto State has claimed 25 lives, with 15 individuals currently receiving treatment across three local government areas of the state.

A total of 1,160 cases have been reported in the state.

The Commissioner for Health, Hajiya Asabe Balarabe, disclosed this during a press briefing on Monday, noting that the outbreak had primarily affected Sokoto North, Silame, and Kware local government areas.

“Out of the 1,160 reported cases, 25 people have succumbed to the disease,” she stated. “Rescue teams, in collaboration with the state government, are working tirelessly to manage the outbreak and prevent its further spread.”​...