The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, NCDC, has said Nigeria recorded more than 65,000 suspected cholera cases this year across 35 states and 195 local government areas.
The Director-General of NCDC, Dr. Jide Idris, disclosed this on Thursday, noting that Enugu State is the only state in the country yet to report a case of cholera in 2026.
He attributed the development to proactive measures being taken by the state government.
Dr. Idris raised concerns over disease outbreak response in some parts of the country, saying actions or lack of adequate response by some states were contributing to poor outbreak management.
He stressed that effective disease control required states to take ownership of public health emergencies and respond promptly once cases were detected.
Speaking specifically on Enugu, the NCDC boss dismissed suggestions that the absence of reported cases could be due to concealment.
“Enugu is the only state that has not reported cholera this year. It’s not that they are hiding the case, but the government is seriously proactive,” Idris said.
He said he had visited Enugu State more than once and held extensive discussions with the Commissioner for Health as well as the Governor.
“I have visited the state more than once. I have had extensive discussions with the Commissioner and Governor. I can confirm that the government of Enugu is serious minded and active in doing the needful,” he said.
Dr. Idris explained that cholera was not exclusively a seasonal disease, noting that it could occur throughout the year but usually recorded increased transmission during the rainy season.
“Cholera is an all-year-round disease, but it peaks during the rainy season,” he said.
NCDC Says Nigeria Records 65,000 Suspected Cholera Cases, Commends Enugu For Zero Case
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