The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has activated its emergency center as the death toll from the recent cholera outbreak reached 53 nationwide.
This information was shared by the agency in an update on its official X platform on Monday.
“Following a dynamic risk assessment of the #cholera epidemiological situation which placed the country at a very high risk of increased cholera transmission, we have activated the National #Cholera Emergency Operations Centre (EOC),” the NCDC said.
“As of 24th June 2024, a total of 1,528 suspected cases and 53 deaths have been recorded across 31 states.”
Following a dynamic risk assessment of the #cholera epidemiological situation which placed the country at a very high risk of increased cholera transmission, we have activated the National #Cholera Emergency Operations Centre (EOC).
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— NCDC (@NCDCgov) June 24, 2024
Meanwhile, the Ogun State Government reported that one person has died and 25 cases of cholera have been confirmed in the area.
The fatality occurred in Ijebu North local government area. Ogun State Health Commissioner Tomi Coker, who provided the figures in Abeokuta on Monday, stated that free surveillance and emergency treatment have been activated in all 20 local government areas of the state.
Coker identified Abeokuta South, Abeokuta North, Obafemi/Owode, Ijebu North, Ado, and Odo/Ota local government areas as the most affected by the disease.