A cholera outbreak in Nigeria has killed 325 people this year.
According to health officials, between January and June this year in Nigeria, cholera outbreaks in 15 states and the capital Lagos have killed 325 people.
In an update on Saturday, the Nigeria Center for Disease Control (NCDC) said a total of 14,343 suspected cholera cases were reported from 15 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) during this period, including 325, Xinhua news agency reported. There were deaths.
According to the report, about 27 per cent of suspected cases across the country are between the ages of five and 14.
The health agency said it is supporting states to ensure a coordinated, rapid and effective response to the current outbreak, including deployment of rapid response teams, access to medical and laboratory supplies to support the response at the state level. Includes provisioning and scale-up. of risk communication among other activities.
Cholera is a highly virulent disease characterized by the sudden onset of acute watery diarrhea in its most severe form that can lead to death from severe dehydration.
Outbreaks are frequently reported in Nigeria due to the lack of potable water supply, especially in densely populated areas.
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