Adebayo Adenrele
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) said cholera has claimed 53 lives in 31 states across 107 Local Government Areas of the country.
The Director General of the NCDC, Dr Jide Idris, who said this on Monday at a press briefing, added that the country also recorded 1,528 suspected cases of the disease.
Idris noted the Federal Government has activated the National Emergency Operation Centre for cholera, saying, “As of June 24, 2024, 1,528 suspected cases and 53 deaths have been recorded across 31 states and 107 LGAs with a case fatality rate of 3.5 per cent since the beginning of the year.
“These fatalities are not just statistics but a significant loss of a loved family member, a spouse, a parent, and often a seasoned healthcare worker and team member.
“This situation is compounded as the rainy season intensifies”.
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