Nigeria: Cholera Outbreak Claims 58 Lives, Over 200 Infected In Bauchi State

Not less than 58 people have died and more than 250 others have been infected following an outbreak of cholera in Bauchi State, officials confirmed. The state’s Deputy Governor, Auwal Jatau, announced the figures during the inauguration of the State Steering Committee on Cholera Control, a body tasked with leading a coordinated response to the crisis.

According to Jatau, the outbreak has so far spread across 14 local government areas, raising urgent concerns about the disease’s rapid transmission.

These outbreaks can often be prevented through timely measures, coordinated action and continuous improvement of water supply, sanitation and hygiene systems. In Bauchi State, at least 258 new cases and 58 deaths have been recorded,” he said.

The deputy governor stressed that the establishment of the committee was both “timely and essential” in ensuring practical multisectoral efforts to curb the spread of the disease. The committee will operate alongside a Technical Working Group led by the state’s Commissioner for Health, Sani Danbam, and is expected to align its activities with the National Cholera Control Plan of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC).

Cholera, an acute diarrhoeal infection caused by ingesting contaminated food or water, continues to pose a recurring health challenge in Nigeria, especially during the rainy season when poor sanitation and unsafe water sources increase transmission risks.

In July, Niger State also reported a cholera outbreak that left 13 people dead and more than 200 others infected, underscoring the wider public health threat facing northern Nigeria.

The Bauchi State Government has appealed for community cooperation while urging residents to adopt proper hygiene practices and seek immediate medical care if symptoms arise.

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