NGThe Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reported over 65,000 suspected cases of cholera nationwide in 2026, with the majority occurring in Borno State. While weekly case numbers have decreased from their peak, the NCDC director-general, Jide Idris, emphasized that the outbreak is not yet over, especially during the ongoing rainy season which increases the risk of cholera due to contaminated water and overwhelmed sanitation systems. He highlighted the importance of early treatment but warned that addressing root causes like unsafe water, poor sanitation, and lack of hygiene infrastructure is essential to ending the outbreak. Additionally, NCDC noted over 10,000 confirmed cases of diphtheria, with a significant drop in mortality rates. Vaccine hesitancy and challenges in reaching vulnerable populations continue to hinder immunization efforts.
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