Borno Cholera Cases Rise to 4,204 as Death Toll Reaches 39

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By Adamu Aliyu Ngulde, Maiduguri

A cholera outbreak in northeastern Borno State has killed 39 people and infected at least 4,204 others, health officials said Tuesday, as authorities intensified efforts to contain the disease.

Officials recorded 274 new suspected cases in the past 24 hours across 36 wards in affected local government areas, according to Dr. Jacob Thlizer, Incident Manager of the Public Health Emergency Operations Centre.

Speaking at a stakeholders' meeting in Maiduguri, Thlizer said the outbreak has spread across several communities, with the highest number of cases reported in Maiduguri Metropolitan Council (MMC) and Jere local government areas.

"New suspected cases in the last 24 hours are 274, while the total suspected cases recorded have reached 4,204," Thlizer said. He added that the outbreak has so far resulted in 39 deaths.

Health authorities reported 2,404 cases in MMC and 1,214 in Jere, while additional infections were recorded in Konduga, Mafa, Monguno, Kaga, Kwaya Kusar, Bama, Magumeri and Ngala local government areas.

The Borno State government has activated emergency response measures, including coordination meetings with health partners, public awareness campaigns in high-risk communities and the distribution of medical supplies.

Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Health and Human Services, Shetima Muhammad, said dedicated treatment centres have been established, including an emergency infectious disease facility in Njimtilo and a more than 1,000-bed treatment camp in Ngarannam.

Muhammad said Governor Babagana Umara Zulum had approved the delivery of medicines and other essential supplies to designated treatment centres to support the response.

The Secretary to the State Government, Bukar Tijani, pledged continued support for health institutions and urged residents to observe proper hygiene practices and seek medical attention immediately if symptoms appear.

Authorities continue to monitor the outbreak as health workers work to prevent further spread of the waterborne disease.

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