12 Feared Dead, 230 Hospitalised as Cholera Sweeps Through Niger

A cholera outbreak has rocked Niger State, killing at least 12 people and hospitalizing over 230 others.

The disease is spreading fast and raising fears of a wider health emergency.

Officials first noticed the outbreak on Sunday in Shiroro Local Government Area. Since then, it has reached at least six other LGAs.

These include Minna, Bosso, Shiroro, Magama, Bisa, and Munya.

As of Wednesday, 239 individuals had shown symptoms of cholera.

All of them are now undergoing treatment at various primary healthcare centres.

Medical workers are racing to control the disease before it spreads further.

In response, the Niger State government took quick action.

It opened a new isolation centre at the old wing of the Late Sen. Idris Kuta Primary Healthcare Centre in Minna. The goal is to stop new infections and treat existing cases efficiently.

Commissioner for Primary Healthcare, Ibrahim Dangana, announced a full-scale emergency response.

He confirmed the deployment of a multi-sectoral team. This team includes doctors, emergency workers, and hygiene officials.

“We have opened treatment and isolation centres in all affected areas,” Dangana stated.

“Our campaign teams are moving through communities. We are targeting religious bodies like CAN and Islamic groups, and also all eight emirates in Niger State.”

Moreover, he thanked Governor Mohammed Bago for his fast reaction.

He also expressed gratitude to donor agencies helping with the outbreak.

Meanwhile, Dr. Ibrahim Idris, Director of Public Health at the Ministry of Tertiary Healthcare, provided more insight.

He said Chanchaga, Minna, Bosso, and Shiroro are the worst-hit locations.

According to him, those places need urgent medical attention and community hygiene outreach.

So far, residents are receiving health tips through radio, community leaders, and religious centres.

The goal is to improve sanitation and stop people from drinking contaminated water.

The government has urged citizens to report symptoms early. Signs include severe vomiting, watery diarrhea, and dehydration.

Officials also warned residents to avoid unsafe water and unclean food.

Clearly, the cholera crisis demands serious attention.

With continued government efforts and public awareness, Niger State may still overcome this health emergency before it worsens.

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