A severe cholera outbreak has hit Borno State in northeastern Nigeria, leaving at least 37 people dead and more than 3,000 others infected across seven local government areas within the month of May.
Health officials say the outbreak, which began after the first confirmed case earlier in the month, has rapidly escalated into a major public health emergency. The most affected areas include Maiduguri and Jere, which together account for the majority of reported cases, while other impacted local government areas include Mafa, Konduga, Monguno, Ngala, and Magumeri.
Authorities report that more than 100 new cases were recorded within the last 24 hours alone, with infections spreading across over 130 communities.
Health officials have warned that the situation has strained medical services, noting a case fatality rate of about 1%. They also highlighted poor sanitation, unsafe water sources, and open defecation as key drivers of the outbreak, especially with the ongoing rainy season increasing contamination risks.
Residents have been urged to maintain strict hygiene practices, properly dispose of waste, and seek immediate medical attention when symptoms such as severe diarrhea and vomiting appear.
Plans are underway to introduce a cholera vaccination campaign, though officials emphasized that vaccines must be combined with improved sanitation and hygiene to effectively control the spread.
International partners, including WHO, UNICEF, and MSF, are assisting local health authorities in response efforts.
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