- Local authorities said that 239 individuals had been affected and were receiving treatment at various primary healthcare centres in the impacted areas.
Twelve people have been confirmed dead in Niger State following the outbreak of cholera in the Middle Belt state.
The epidemic has also left over 230 others hospitalised across several local government areas, LGAs.
The outbreak was first confirmed on Sunday in Shiroro Local Government Area and has since spread to at least six LGAs, including Minna, Bosso, Shiroro, Magama, Bisa and Munya.
Local authorities said that 239 individuals had been affected and were receiving treatment at various primary healthcare centres in the impacted areas.
In response, the state government opened an isolation centre at the old wing of the Late Sen. Idris Kuta Primary Healthcare Centre in Minna.
Commissioner for Primary Healthcare, Dr Ibrahim Dangana, confirmed that a multi-sectoral response team had been deployed to curb the spread of the disease.
He added that the state government is working with religious and traditional bodies to intensify sensitisation campaigns.
“We have established treatment and isolation centres in the affected LGAs to contain the outbreak.
“Aggressive sensitisation campaigns are ongoing, targeting religious organisations like CAN and Islamic groups, as well as the eight emirates in the state,” Dangana said.
He commended Gov. Mohammed Bago for his swift intervention and appreciated the support of donor agencies.
Also speaking, the Director of Public Health at the Ministry of Tertiary Healthcare, Dr Ibrahim Idris, identified Chanchaga, Minna, Bosso and Shiroro as the worst-hit areas.
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