September 27, (THEWILL) – The Yobe State Government has confirmed the death of nine persons following a cholera outbreak in five local government areas of the state.
The State Commissioner of Health and Human Services, Muhammad Lawan Gana, confirmed this in a statement released to newsmen in Damaturu, on Thursday.
He said the disease outbreak was confirmed in Gujba, Fune, Machina, Nangere and Nguru LGAs.
According to him, a total of 132 cholera cases were recorded as of September 25 and so far, 112 patients have been treated and discharged.
Gana lamented that the state has recorded an upsurge in cases of acute watery diarrhoea as a result of the current heavy rainfall and subsequent flooding.
“So far, confirmed cases have been identified in five LGAs, namely Gujba, Fune, Machina, Nangere and Nguru LGAs.
“A total of 132 cholera cases were recorded as of 25th September 2024, unfortunately, we lost 9 patients, Case Fatality Rate (CFR).
“In light of this and due to our continuous concern for the health of our people and the need to scale up response with the support of our international, national and local partners, the State Government is therefore declaring an outbreak of cholera in Yobe State,” he said.
