Cholera Outbreak Kills 37 in Borno, Over 3,000 Infected

Cholera outbreak hits Borno, over 3,000 cases recorded in one month - EnviroNews - latest environment news, climate change, renewable energy

The Borno State Government has raised alarm over a cholera outbreak that has infected more than 3,000 people and claimed 37 lives across seven local government areas of the state within the month of May 2026. Dr Saleh Abba-Kaza, Executive Secretary of the Borno State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency, disclosed this in a public health advisory issued on Saturday, May 30, 2026, in Maiduguri, urging residents to take urgent preventive meas…

Cholera Outbreak Kills 37 in Borno, Over 3,000 Infected

At least no fewer than 37 people were killed, with over 3,000 infected, following an acute breakdown of cholera in many parts of Borno, including Maiduguri, the state capital. Sources and relevant authorities have confirmed.Although our correspondent observed that the Ministry of Health and Human Services in the state is yet to set up an emergency response initiative or brief the media on the surge, in an advisory statement at the weekend by Exe…