Cholera Outbreak: NCDC Activates Emergency Response As National Death Toll Reaches 53
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has initiated its emergency centre as the death toll from the recent cholera outbreak has risen to 53 across the country.
This information comes from a Monday update provided by the agency, shared on its official X platform. “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, there have been a cumulative 1,528 suspected cases and 53 fatalities reported across 31 states.”
After conducting a thorough risk assessment of the cholera epidemiological situation, which indicated a significant risk of heightened cholera transmission, we have activated the National #Cholera Emergency Operations Centre (EOC).
As of 24th June 2024, a total of 1528 — NCDC (@NCDCgov) June 24, 2024
In the meantime, the Ogun State Government reported one fatality and confirmed 25 cases of the disease in the region.
The casualty is from Ijebu North local government of the state. According to the Ogun State Health Commissioner Tomi Coker who gave the figure in Abeokuta, on Monday, free surveillance and emergency treatment have been activated in all 20 local government areas of the state.
The Commissioner identified Abeokuta South, Abeokuta North, Obafemi/ Owode, Ijebu North, Ado, and Odo/ OTA local government areas as the most hit by the disease.
