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NCDC Blames Poor Sanitation for Cholera Outbreak, Records 30 Deaths
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has reported a concerning surge in cholera cases, with a total of 1,141 suspected cases and 30 confirmed deaths recorded from January to June 2024.
The outbreak has significantly impacted ten states, including Bayelsa, Zamfara, Abia, and Lagos, which together account for 90% of the cases.
Cholera, a highly contagious disease, is primarily transmitted through contaminated food and water. Symptoms include sudden onset of painless watery diarrhea, vomiting, and fever, which can lead to severe dehydration and death if untreated.
The NCDC emphasizes that cholera can be effectively treated with prompt administration of oral rehydration solutions and antibiotics if detected early.
To prevent the spread of cholera, the NCDC advises ensuring access to safe drinking water, proper sanitation, and good hygiene practices such as frequent handwashing.
The public is urged to boil and store water safely, avoid consuming raw or undercooked foods, and maintain proper waste disposal practices to mitigate the risk of infection.
Nigerian news analyst, Mahmud Jega, has shared his opinion on the recent airstrike carried out by the United States in Nigeria, stating that Nigerians should not blame President Bola Tinubu for the incident.
Jega made this statement during a recent interview, where he said he does not believe many people will hold the Tinubu administration responsible, as Donald Trump had issued threats against Nigeria long before Tinubu’s administration.
“No, I don’t think many people will blame the Tinubu administration for what is happening now because President Donald Trump, when he first made the threats, it was clearly not in coordination with the Tinubu administration or the government of Nigeria,” Jega said.
It has been reported that the United States carried out an airstrike targeting ISIS in the northwest region of Nigeria. The order was reportedly given by former U.S. President Donald Trump.
“Tonight, at my direction as Commander in Chief, the United States launched a powerful and deadly strike against ISIS terrorist elements in northwest Nigeria,” Trump said.
He added, “I have previously warned these terrorists that if they did not stop the slaughtering of Christians, there would be hell to pay, and tonight, there was.”
The Federal Government of Nigeria has officially declared the holiday dates for the festive season.
Thursday, December 25 will be observed as Christmas Day, December 26 as Boxing Day, and Thursday, January 1 as New Year’s Day.
The declaration was made by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, Dr. Magdalene Ajani. He also added that Nigerians should celebrate the holidays in faith and pray for the nation.
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