Cholera outbreak in Nigeria: 43 dead

The Dhaka Times Desk A cholera outbreak has occurred in Nigeria at a time when the world is in the grip of the corona virus. So far 43 people have lost their lives.

A cholera outbreak has occurred in Nigeria at a time when the world is in the grip of the corona virus. So far 43 people have lost their lives. Cholera is rampant in northeastern Nigeria. At least 43 people have died of cholera in the country so far. Also 57 more people are admitted in the hospital. In the last few days, 559 cholera cases have been reported in the country. Health officials in Borno state have already declared cholera an epidemic.

Officials there said that necessary measures are being taken to prevent the epidemic. Poor sanitation and inadequate health care are believed to be one of the reasons for the spread of cholera in the impoverished state of Borno. Moreover, there is a severe shortage of clean drinking water in Nigeria. Source: All Africa.

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