Nigeria: NCDC Warns 10 States of Cholera Outbreak

The Nigeria===Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has issued a public health alert for 10 Nigerian states, including Nigeria===Adamawa State, Nigeria===Enugu State, and Nigeria===Kaduna State, warning of an elevated risk of cholera and other infectious disease outbreaks. This alert follows forecasts from the Nigeria===Federal Ministry of Environment and the Nigeria===Nigerian Meteorological Agency, predicting heavy rainfall and flooding between April 13 and 17, 2026. The NCDC, led by Director-General Jide Idris, noted that this period coincides with the seasonal surge in cholera cases, with surveillance data already showing increasing infections. Flooding can contaminate water sources, disrupt sanitation, and create breeding grounds for mosquitoes, exacerbating health risks. The NCDC is working with state ministries of health to strengthen surveillance and response, urging residents to adopt preventive measures like using safe water and maintaining hygiene. The recurring cycle of flooding in Nigeria, driven by climate variability and inadequate infrastructure, poses significant public health challenges.