As at 15 July, the NCDC has reported 3,623 suspected cholera cases and 103 deaths across 34 states and the FCT.
Lagos, with 537 cases, accounts for 34 per cent of all suspected cases in the country.
Ten states including Lagos, Bayelsa, and Abia, account for about 90 per cent of the cases.
Inspections of other correctional facilities in the state are ongoing, and efforts are being intensified to eliminate transmission and combat the spread of cholera.
Lagos tops the list of 16 states accounting for 90 per cent of cases, as health authorities race to control the outbreak.
Health officials reveal that 80 per cent of infected individuals may exhibit mild symptoms or remain asymptomatic, making prompt medical attention crucial to prevent severe cases and death.
Lagos State reports a surge in suspected cholera cases, with Lagos Island, Kosofe, & Eti Osa most affected.
The agency has issued a warning about the dangers of cholera spread through beverages, ice, and drinks made with unclean water.
Lagos Island emerges as hotspot, with 17 confirmed cases, 15 fatalities, and 350 suspected cases reported so far.
Despite measures to control the outbreak, new cases continue to emerge, with 350 suspected cases reported across 29 wards.
The agency reports 1,141 suspected cases and 30 deaths across 30 states.
WHO’s vaccine prequalification aims to guarantee the safety and efficacy of vaccines utilized in immunization initiatives.
Urgent appeals for rigorous hygiene practices reverberate as Nigeria grapples with this escalating crisis.
Cross River state reports highest cases and deaths. Urges hygiene measures and improved water facilities in hotspots.