Cholera outbreak in Adamawa claims 7 lives, 71 hospitalized

At least seven individuals have died from a cholera outbreak in the Yola North Local Government Area of Adamawa State, with 71 others hospitalized. This was reported by the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) in a statement on its X.com page.

The outbreak is thought to have been triggered by recent flooding, which contaminated local drinking water sources and affected several communities.

NEMA indicated that around 100 people are currently under monitoring and observation. The communities impacted include Alkalawa, Doubeli, Rumde, and Gwadabawa. As of September 16, 2024, the agency confirmed the seven deaths and announced that emergency measures are being implemented in collaboration with the state government to tackle the crisis.

To mitigate the spread of cholera, NEMA and the Adamawa State government have initiated various emergency measures, such as chlorinating toilets and providing water treatment solutions.

They are also conducting community education campaigns to raise awareness about cholera prevention. NEMA is closely monitoring the outbreak and coordinating with stakeholders to ensure timely interventions, aiming to reduce the impact of this health crisis on affected communities.