The cholera outbreak in Nigeria has resulted in the loss of at least 103 lives, with over 3,000 suspected cases reported.
Jide Idris, the Director General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), disclosed these figures during a press briefing in Abuja on Tuesday.
The outbreak has spread across 187 local government areas in 34 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
Idris highlighted that six states — Lagos, Bayelsa, Abia, Ebonyi, Katsina, and Zamfara — account for approximately 83 percent of the infections. He attributed the outbreak to factors such as persistent flooding in several states, consumption of contaminated food and water, and open defecation.
He urged Nigerians to prioritize proper hygiene practices and remain vigilant against the rise of infectious diseases during the rainy season.