Lagos State is at the epicenter of a significant cholera outbreak in Nigeria, according to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC).
The state recorded 104 new cases out of 113 reported cases nationwide in the last week, with a case fatality rate (CFR) of 6.1%.
The NCDC data revealed that Lagos State alone reported 533 suspected cholera cases in the last month, contributing significantly to the country’s total of 576 cases. Other affected states include Ogun, Rivers, Katsina, Oyo, Abia, Bayelsa, and Sokoto.
The outbreak has resulted in 32 deaths across the country, with a CFR of 5.6%, higher than the national expected average of 1%. The NCDC has deployed efforts to diagnose and control the outbreak, including Rapid Diagnostic Tests (RDT) and stool culture tests.
As of June 23, 2024, Nigeria has reported 1,579 suspected cholera cases and 54 deaths across 32 states. Children under five years old and those aged five-14 years are the most affected, with an equal distribution between males and females.
The NCDC has activated the National Multi-sectoral Cholera Technical Working Group (TWG) to oversee and coordinate response efforts across affected states. Lagos State leads with 537 cases, followed by Bayelsa, Abia, Zamfara, and Bauchi.
