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Nigeria Reports 359 Cholera-Related Deaths in First Nine Months of This Year
Nigeria Reports 359 Cholera-Related Deaths in First Nine Months of This Year
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Cholera is a highly contagious disease transmitted through contaminated food and water. It can lead to sudden, watery diarrhea and, if not treated swiftly, can... 08.10.2024, Sputnik Africa
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From January to September, Nigeria has reported 359 deaths caused by cholera, the Nigeria Center for Disease Control (NCDC) said.This figure represents a 239% increase compared to the same period last year.Suspected cholera cases have also risen sharply to 10,837, up from 3,387 in the previous year, with the majority of cases affecting children under the age of five.Lagos, Nigeria's commercial center, accounted for the largest proportion of cases, with 43% of all suspected instances, according to the NCDC.In northeastern Borno, authorities reportedly announced last Friday that a cholera outbreak has impacted the area, which is also facing severe flooding that has displaced nearly 2 million people.
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Nigeria Reports 359 Cholera-Related Deaths in First Nine Months of This Year
18:17 08.10.2024 (Updated: 18:40 08.10.2024) Christina Glazkova
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Cholera is a highly contagious disease transmitted through contaminated food and water. It can lead to sudden, watery diarrhea and, if not treated swiftly, can be deadly within hours in severe cases.
From January to September, Nigeria has reported 359 deaths caused by cholera, the
Nigeria Center for Disease Control (NCDC)
said.This figure represents a 239% increase compared to the same period last year.
Suspected cholera cases have also risen sharply to 10,837, up from 3,387 in the previous year, with the majority of cases affecting children under the age of five.
Lagos, Nigeria's commercial center, accounted for the largest proportion of cases, with 43% of all suspected instances, according to the NCDC.
In northeastern Borno, authorities reportedly announced last Friday that a cholera outbreak has impacted the area, which is also facing severe
flooding that has displaced nearly 2 million people.
