A cholera outbreak in Adamawa state, Nigeria, has claimed 13 lives in the Mubi North and Mubi South Local Government Areas. State Commissioner for Health Chief Felix Tangwami attributed the outbreak to contaminated drinking water in the affected regions. He announced at a press briefing on Wednesday that 236 people have been infected, with 21 still receiving treatment.
In response, the state’s primary health‑care development agency has deployed a team of 50 health workers and a case‑management team to control the situation. The health commissioner stressed that the government is taking immediate action to contain the disease, launching public‑health awareness campaigns and water‑purification efforts to prevent further spread.
Residents are urged to practice good hygiene and promptly report any suspected cases to the nearest health facility for treatment. The swift response aims to mitigate the impact of the outbreak, which underscores the need for improved water management and sanitation in the affected communities. Health authorities are working to bring the situation under control as quickly as possible, hoping that the combined efforts of health workers and awareness campaigns will reduce new cases and prevent additional deaths.
The state government will continue to provide updates and guidance to residents on how to stay safe and curb the spread of cholera as the situation develops.
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