At least 58 people have died in Bauchi State following a fresh outbreak of cholera across 14 of the state’s 20 local government areas. Authorities have also recorded 258 new cases of the disease.
The Deputy Governor, Auwal Mohammed Jatau, disclosed the figures while inaugurating the State Cholera Steering Committee and the State Technical Working Committee in Bauchi. He said the recurrent outbreaks have continued to claim lives, disrupt livelihoods and put pressure on the health system.
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Mr Jatau explained that the committees will coordinate Bauchi’s multi-sectoral response and strengthen long-term prevention measures in line with the National Cholera Control Plan and the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention strategy.
He urged members to ensure effective surveillance, early detection and rapid response to future outbreaks, stressing that cholera remains one of the state’s major public health threats despite ongoing government interventions.
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