No fewer than 409 people have been infected with cholera across 16 local government areas of Niger State, with the death toll now at 13.
This was disclosed on Thursday by the Commissioner for Primary Health Care, Dr. Ibrahim Ahmed Dangana, who said the state government has taken swift action to contain the outbreak.
“We are well-positioned to manage all affected persons,” he said. “Isolation and treatment centres have been identified not only in Minna, the state capital, but across all 25 local councils.”
Dr. Dangana added that essential medical supplies, including intravenous fluids and drugs, have been distributed to treatment centres, and that all care is being provided free of charge.
The commissioner also issued a public health advisory, warning against open defecation and indiscriminate refuse disposal, especially during the rainy season. He urged residents to maintain personal and environmental hygiene, and to purify their water before consumption.
“Cholera is spread through contaminated water and food,” he warned. “People must be careful about their water sources and ensure proper sanitation.”
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