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NCDC announces Cholera Outbreak in Nigeria
A total of 65 cholera cases have been confirmed in Nigeria with 30 deaths from 1 January to 11 June across 96 local governments in 30 states, says the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC). This was revealed in a public health advisory published Thursday to alert the public of the case increase in the country.
The NCDC reported 1,141 suspected cases recorded in 2024, with ten states accounting for 90% of the total cases. The states are Bayelsa, Zamfara, Abia, Cross River, Bauchi, Delta, Katsina, Imo, Nasarawa and Lagos.
Cholera is a highly contagious disease transmitted through contaminated food or water, as well as poor sanitation and inadequate hand hygiene. Its symptoms include sudden onset of painless, severe watery diarrhea, sometimes accompanied by vomiting, nausea, and fever. Severe cases can lead to death within hours due to dehydration, but around 80% of people may experience mild symptoms or none at all. Early detection is crucial, as cholera is easily treatable with prompt administration of oral rehydration solution (ORS) to replenish lost fluids and electrolytes, along with appropriate antibiotics, according to the NCDC.
The best way to prevent cholera is by drinking safe water, avoiding raw food, using of clean water to cook and adapting to personal hygiene and water sanitation.
Federal Government in Nigeria has declared March 19th and 20th as public holidays for the end of Ramadan.
This was revealed by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo. He made this announcement on behalf of the Federal Government.
He wished Muslims a joyful Eid al-Fitr celebration.
It has been reported that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has departed to London.
The Nigerian leader is travelling ahead of a state visit to the United Kingdom. The purpose of this visit is to strengthen bilateral relations and explore avenues for collaboration on issues such as immigration, trade, investment, and cultural exchange.
Amid this travel, the fuel prices still remain increased and many of the public are still there.
Nigerians react to the news, stating that he is leaving Nigerians once again to suffer with the current state of things before he returns.
They are calling out for him to do something and change about the fuel.
The president of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, shared updates on the state of the economy and shared good news stating that there is a rise in financial stability.
He shared that some states can now pay salaries without borrowing money.
It is noted that this change is significant over the past years of states borrowing money.
Back then the states struggled to pay and meet their needs, but are doing better now and the struggles have reduced, stating that the state of the economy is getting better.
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