The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has placed 10 states on high alert for a possible cholera outbreak due to forecasts of heavy rainfall and flooding in the coming days.
In a statement on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, NCDC Director-General, Dr Jide Idris, listed the high-risk states as: Adamawa, Enugu, Kaduna, Kogi, Niger, Osun, Oyo, Plateau, Taraba, and Kwara.Idris noted that the predicted intense rainfall between April 13 and 17 coincides with the peak cholera transmission season in Nigeria.
Flooding often contaminates water sources and disrupts sanitation, creating ideal conditions for the disease to spread rapidly.
“These forecasts are particularly concerning because they coincide with the period when cholera transmission typically accelerates,” he said.
The NCDC warned that beyond cholera, the states also face increased risks of other diarrhoeal diseases, malaria, injuries, and snakebites.
Dr Idris urged residents in the affected states to:Use only safe drinking water
Maintain proper hygiene
Avoid contact with floodwater
Seek immediate medical care if they experience symptoms such as diarrhoea or vomiting
He called on state governments and local authorities to intensify environmental sanitation, clear drainages, and strengthen surveillance and rapid response systems.
The agency is collaborating with state health ministries to enhance preparedness and prevent a major outbreak.
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