A cholera outbreak in Borno State, Nigeria, has intensified after health authorities confirmed 274 new suspected cases within 24 hours, raising the total number of infections to 4,204 across seven local government areas.
Officials from the state Public Health Emergency Operations Centre said the cases have spread across 36 wards, with the hardest-hit areas including Maiduguri, Jere, Bama, Konduga, Monguno, Magumeri, Ngala, Kaga, Mafa, and Kwaya Kusar.
Dr. Jacob Thlizer, the Incident Manager of the emergency operations centre, said the state has recorded 39 deaths since the outbreak began. He added that authorities have activated emergency response systems, intensified surveillance, and scaled up treatment and isolation efforts.
Health teams are also conducting public awareness campaigns in affected communities while distributing medical supplies and supporting treatment centres.
The Borno State government said it has established dedicated facilities, including an emergency infectious disease unit in Njimtilo and a large cholera treatment camp in Ngarannam with over 1,000-bed capacity. Additional drugs and consumables have also been deployed to health centres across the state.
Officials urged residents to maintain strict hygiene practices, use safe drinking water, and report symptoms early to health facilities to help contain the spread.
Meanwhile, authorities in neighboring Benue State said no cholera cases have been recorded so far this year, though they warned that the country is entering a high-risk season for waterborne diseases.
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