Cholera kills 9 Persons in Yobe

He said the disease outbreak was confirmed in Gujba, Fune, Machina, Nangere and Nguru LGAs.

By Adamu Lekeku, Damaturu

The Yobe State Government has confirmed that at least nine persons have been confirmed died following a Cholera outbreak in five local government areas of the State.

The State Commissioner Ministry of Health and Human Services, Muhammad Lawan Gana, confirmed this in a statement released to newsmen in Damaturu.

He said the disease outbreak was confirmed in Gujba, Fune, Machina, Nangere and Nguru LGAs.

According to him a total of 132 cholera cases were recorded as of September 25 and so far, 112 patients have been treated and discharged.

He added that the state has recorded an upsurge in cases of acute watery diarrhoea as a result of the current heavy rainfall and subsequent flooding.

“So far confirmed cases have been identified in 5 LGAs, namely Gujba, Fune, Machina, Nangere and Nguru LGAs.

“A total of 132 cholera cases were recorded as at 25th September 2024, unfortunately, we lost 9 patients, Case Fatality Rate (CFR).

“In light of this and due to our continuous concern for the health of our people and the need to scale up response with the support of our International, National and Local partners, the state government is therefore declaring an outbreak of cholera in Yobe State.” He said.

It would be recalled that fortnight ago there was a  cholera outbreak which claimed the lives of three persons in Gujba Local Government area of the state.