Cholera outbreaks in Nigeria, particularly in Lagos and Ogun states, have resulted in multiple deaths and infections. Lagos has reported a death toll of at least 40, with over 401 cases, while Ogun has confirmed nine cases and one death. Efforts are being intensified, including testing and chlorine distribution, to combat the spread of cholera. The World Health Organization (WHO) and Somalia are also increasing efforts against rising cholera cases, with Somalia having reported over 18,304 cases and 46 deaths in 2023, primarily affecting children under 5 years old. The European Union (EU) has pledged millions to support vaccine production in Africa for such outbreaks.
FG steps up fight against cholera with testing, chlorine distribution https://t.co/Jw8Tm7Ceou #punchhealthwise
Ogun Government Confirms Nine Cholera Cases, One Death, Says Victims Took Tiger Nut In Lagos | Sahara Reporters https://t.co/vr6LL8Suyl https://t.co/dHibbXJPDt
Nigeria warns over cholera outbreak that kills 30 https://t.co/uO8oo8B2Pp via @medical_xpress
Cholera Takes Toll On Lagos https://t.co/vvIQ7NeXXw https://t.co/yxWcsBqJPE
At least 21 people have died from cholera complications in Lagos, one of the most populated cities of #Nigeria, health officials said. https://t.co/X4VdfE9NHV
Cholera outbreak: Nigeria runs out of vaccine as death toll hits 40 https://t.co/OIbpXcoE9f
Cholera: Lagos Records Three Fresh Deaths https://t.co/6u3HmmqtDs
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A deadly outbreak of cholera in the Nigerian state of Lagos has killed at least 21 people. It comes as the EU pledges millions to help fund vaccine production in Africa for such outbreaks. https://t.co/jGB6jrR5DK
One dead, five hospitalised as cholera spreads to Ogun https://t.co/EC1CLH7toa
JUST IN: Cholera Spreads To Ogun, Kills 62-Year-Old Woman https://t.co/pulcweFf4s
Death Increases To 21, Infections 401 As Lagos Cholera Outbreak Worsens https://t.co/mcyxCDHkLq
Somalia, WHO intensify efforts against rising cholera cases. In 2023, Somalia reported over 18,304 cholera cases and 46 deaths, with more than half of the victims being children under 5 years old. https://t.co/91m3Jst8oH
Cholera outbreak: Ogun puts school heads on red alert https://t.co/9FY3jnRv8u
Cholera: Monitor your children’s health daily as schools resume, Lagos advises parents https://t.co/qPDaVRCcSO #punchhealthwise