The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has confirmed seven deaths from a suspected cholera outbreak in Adamawa State.
NEMA disclosed this in a post it shared on its X account on Tuesday morning, adding that the suspected cholera outbreak occurred in the Yola North Local Government Areas (LGA) of Adamawa State.
According to the agency, the suspected cholera outbreak which it has responded to affected the communities of Alkalawa, Doubeli, Rumde and Gwadabawa.
“As of Monday, September 16, 2024, 71 patients have been hospitalized with over 100 under observation and seven confirmed deaths,” it wrote.
“The outbreak is attributed to a recent flood disaster that contaminated the primary drinking water source.
“Due to the overflow at the isolation center, some patients are being transferred to the Federal Medical Centre.”
NEMA along with the Adamawa State government has initiated emergency measures including chlorinating toilets and providing water treatment to reduce the spread of infection.
The agency said it has also conducted community education to raise awareness about the disease.
NEMA added that its officials are closely monitoring the situation and co-ordinating with stakeholders for timely intervention.
