We Have recorded 1,336 cholera cases,79 deaths in 3 months — NCDC

The agency’s Weekly Epidemiological Report revealed that the infection and deaths were reported in 12 states and 43 Local Government Areas (LGAs). The 1,336 cases were reported between January and April 2nd, 2023.

The report states: “As of 2nd April 2023, a total of 1,336 suspected cases including 79 deaths (CFR 5.9 percent) have been reported from 12 states. Of the suspected cases since the beginning of the year, age groups 15-24 and >45 years are the most affected age groups for males and females respectively.

“Of all suspected cases, 53 percent are males and 47 percent are females. Six states – Cross River (647 cases), Ebonyi (97 cases), Abia (72 cases), Niger (38 cases), and Zamfara (28 cases) account for 96 percent of all cumulative cases.

“Fifteen LGAs across nine states Ebonyi (4), Cross River (3), Ondo (2), Bayelsa (1), Abia (1), Katsina (1), Sokoto (1) Niger (1) and Zamfara (1), reported more than 5 cases each this year.”