Cholera Outbreak Hits Borno

The Borno State Government had on Wednesday, raised alarm over an outbreak of Cholera in the state.

This was confirmed by the State Commissioner of Health, Dr. Haruna Mshelia, as he stated that the eight samples tested turned out positive, adding that the epidemic had creeped into the state.

14 persons had reportedly died, with suspected cases in Kaga with 28 cases, Konduga with 36 cases, Magumeri with 139 cases, Old Maiduguri with 67 cases and Chibok with 78 cases, among others.

“With the laboratory confirmation of samples of eight suspected cholera cases sent to the NCDC laboratory in Abuja, the Borno State Ministry of Health officially declares an outbreak.

“As of today, 5th September 2018, 380 cases of suspected cholera have been reported with 14 deaths as over 250 cases have been treated and discharged.

“This official declaration has become important to the state, partners, and NGOs to mobilise adequate resources for a timely and comprehensive response to the outbreak which presently concentrates in Madinatu and El-Miskin IDPs camps and Bolori ward in Maiduguri and suburbs.”

Mshelia added that the state government has employed full-scale emergency response for the outbreak.