The Yobe Government reported a total of 132 cholera cases as of September 25, resulting in nine fatalities. Dr. Mohammed Gana, Commissioner for Health and Human Services, shared this update in Damaturu, noting that the cases were identified in Gubja, Fune, Machina, Nangere, and Nguru Local Government Areas.
Gana stated that 112 patients were treated and discharged, while the nine deaths occurred due to delays in accessing medical services. Cholera was confirmed after testing samples from patients with Acute Watery Diarrhea (AWD). The commissioner attributed the outbreak to heavy rainfall and flooding, which damaged road networks and disrupted potable water supply, leading to contaminated sources.
He called on stakeholders, including health sector partners, religious and traditional leaders, and citizens, to collaborate in addressing the cholera crisis and urged all partners to contribute their expertise to support the response efforts in the state.