Nigeria Records 10,745 Cholera Cases, 256 Deaths

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The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control has announced a total of 10,745 suspected cases of cholera, including 256 deaths, so far in 2022.

The NCDC disclosed this on its Cholera Situation weekly epidemiological report posted on its official website, on Tuesday.

The report revealed that 31 States have reported suspected cholera cases in 2022.

Cholera is an endemic and seasonal disease, occurring annually mostly during the rainy season and more often in areas with poor sanitation.

Written by: Helen Obih

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