{"id":122195,"date":"2024-06-25T11:45:07","date_gmt":"2024-06-25T10:45:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/uncategorized\/ncdc-declares-emergency-as-nigeria-battles-cholera-outbreak"},"modified":"2024-06-25T13:00:00","modified_gmt":"2024-06-25T12:00:00","slug":"ncdc-declares-emergency-as-nigeria-battles-cholera-outbreak","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/all-news\/ncdc-declares-emergency-as-nigeria-battles-cholera-outbreak","title":{"rendered":"NCDC declares emergency, as Nigeria battles Cholera outbreak"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>Nigeria\u2019s health authorities are scrambling to contain a growing cholera outbreak after the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) activated its national emergency operations center.<\/p>\n<p>As of June 24th, 2024, the NCDC reported 1,528 suspected cases and 53 deaths across 31 states, with a case fatality rate of 3.5%. This activation signifies a heightened response to the outbreak.<\/p>\n<p>This is according to a Monday update by the agency shared on its official X platform.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFollowing a dynamic risk assessment of the #cholera epidemiological situation which placed the country at a very high risk of increased cholera transmission, we have activated the National #Cholera Emergency Operations Centre (EOC),\u201d the NCDC said.<\/p>\n<p>Read Also: PwC forecasts 29% decline in Nigeria\u2019s inflation rate by year-end<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAs of 24th June 2024, a total of 1,528 suspected cases and 53 deaths have been recorded across 31 states.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The NCDC Director-General, Jide Idris, attributed the outbreak to contaminated water and food. He highlighted the risk assessment that placed the country at \u201cvery high risk\u201d for increased cholera transmission.<\/p>\n<p>The national emergency center will focus on coordinating response efforts across affected states, facilitating rapid communication and data analysis to guide decision-making. Additionally, it will mobilize resources and expertise to support affected areas and bolster prevention efforts.<\/p>\n<p>Cholera is a highly contagious diarrheal illness caused by the Vibrio cholerae bacterium. It spreads through contaminated water and food, particularly in areas with inadequate sanitation and hygiene practices. While easily treatable with prompt rehydration and antibiotics, cholera can be life-threatening if left untreated.Balanced, fearless journalism driven by data comes at huge financial costs.<\/p>\n<p>As a media platform, we hold leadership accountable and will not trade the right to press freedom and free speech for a piece of cake.<\/p>\n<p>If you like what we do, and are ready to uphold solutions journalism, kindly donate to the Ripples Nigeria cause.<\/p>\n<p>Your support would help to ensure that citizens and institutions continue to have free access to credible and reliable information for societal development.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About Nigeria Follow Africa-Press<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. Nigeria\u2019s health authorities are scrambling to contain a growing cholera outbreak after the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) activated its national emergency operations center. As of June 24th, 2024, the NCDC reported 1,528 suspected cases and 53 deaths across 31 states, with a case fatality rate of 3.5%. 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