28.07.2026 14:52
At least 14 people have died in a cholera outbreak in Nigeria's Plateau state.
At least 14 people have died in a cholera outbreak in Nigeria's Plateau state, authorities reported. Plateau State Health Commissioner Nicholas Ba'amlong stated that the cholera epidemic has continued to spread in the Mangu area of the state since last month.
Ba'amlong noted that 441 suspected cholera cases have been detected in the region, with 26 of them confirmed. He added that 14 people have lost their lives in the outbreak, and the Ministry of Health remains on high alert, strengthening emergency response measures to contain the epidemic.
THE DISEASE CAN BE FATAL IF LEFT UNTREATED
A national emergency was declared in Nigeria on June 26, 2024 due to the cholera outbreak. Cholera, caused by the Vibrio bacterium and transmitted through food and water, leads to diarrhea and subsequent dehydration. The disease can be fatal if not treated.
In Nigeria, a lack of clean water and inadequate effective medical intervention increase the risk of illness and death. The country also frequently experiences epidemic diseases such as malaria, polio, typhoid, and monkeypox.
According to World Health Organization data, Nigeria is among the countries most affected by cholera in Africa.