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Cholera Outbreak Continues in Niger State Despite Receiving Response Supplies

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Niger State in Nigeria is facing a persistent cholera outbreak, with 27 patients currently admitted across four local government areas. The Deputy State Disease Surveillance Officer, Uriah Mahmudu, confirmed that the new cases are in Chanchaga, Shiroro, Munya, and Wushishi local government areas. The state government has received additional supplies from the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), which includes community hygiene materials, water purification tablets, glucose drips, and 350 cartons of cholera kits. Despite these efforts, the state's high open defecation rate and consumption of unsafe water remain major drivers of the disease.

Key Takeaways:

  • 27 patients are currently on admission for cholera across four local government areas in Niger State.
  • The new cases are in Chanchaga, Shiroro, Munya, and Wushishi local government areas.
  • The state government has received additional supplies from UNICEF, including 350 cartons of cholera kits and water purification tablets.
  • Niger State's 46 per cent open defecation rate and consumption of unsafe water remain major drivers of the cholera outbreak.
  • UNICEF has donated community sanitation kits, water purification tablets, glucose drips, and other essential items to support the state's cholera response.
  • The state's residents are urged to prioritize household toilets, hand washing, and water treatment to reduce the spread of the disease.
  • If every household in Niger State has a toilet, the spread of cholera can be significantly reduced, according to UNICEF.

Statistics:

  • 27 patients are currently admitted for cholera in Niger State.
  • 10 patients are on admission at the CTC in Kuta in Shiroro LGA, 8 in Wushishi, 7 in Chanchaga, and 2 in Kabula in Munya local government.
  • UNICEF has supplied 350 cartons of cholera kits and 10 drums of chlorine for water treatment.
  • Niger State has a 46 per cent open defecation rate.
  • 7 patients are currently admitted with confirmed positive cases of cholera.

Sources:

  • Deputy State Disease Surveillance Officer, Uriah Mahmudu
  • Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) Specialist at the Kaduna Field Office, Theresa Pamma, for UNICEF
  • UNICEF Health Specialist, Dr Idris Baba, Kaduna Field Office

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