SCORES DEAD, OTHERS HOSPITALISED IN NIGER STATE OVER CHOLERA OUTBREAK

A cholera outbreak in six local government areas in Niger State, has
reportedly claimed 13 lives and led to the hospitalization of over 236 other
residents.

The outbreak, first reported on Sunday in the Shiroro Local Government
Area, has since spread to Bosso, Minna, Magama, Bida, and Munya
LGAs, with health officials confirming escalating cases across the affected
councils.

Sources revealed that Chanchaga (Minna), Bosso, and Shiroro were
among the hardest-hit areas, prompting an emergency health response
from the state government.

The Commissioner for Primary Healthcare, Ibrahim Dangana, confirmed
the outbreak and said the state had adopted a multi-sectoral approach to
contain the spread. According to him, treatment and isolation centers had
been established in each of the affected LGAs.

Also, to reinforce the containment effort, the state government has opened
an isolation center at the old wing of the Late Senator Idris Ibrahim Kuta
Primary Healthcare Centre along Old Airport Road in Minna.

Dangana also commended Governor Umaru Bago for his swift
intervention and appreciated the support of donor agencies assisting the
state.