- Nigeria is experiencing a significant cholera outbreak, with over 1,579 suspected cases reported in 31 states.
- The outbreak has notably affected Lagos, Bayelsa, Zamfara, Abia, Cross River, Bauchi, Delta, Katsina, Imo, and Nasarawa states.
- The primary cause has been linked to the consumption of contaminated water and inadequate sanitation, exacerbated by the onset of the rainy season.
- The Federal Government is seeking vaccine donations to help curb the spread of the disease.
Newsypeople- Nigeria is receiving assistance from the Gavi Vaccine Alliance to combat the current cholera outbreak.
The CEO of Gavi, Dr. Sania Nishtar, has expressed profound concern over the state of affairs and given assurances that the organization is keeping a close eye on the outbreak and is prepared to provide emergency vaccination doses to help stop its spread and safeguard those who are most vulnerable.
Gavi-funded global cholera vaccine stockpile is currently fully restocked and ready to support Nigeria’s response.
Three pre-qualified oral cholera vaccines from the World Health Organization are included in this stockpile: Euvichol®, ShancholTM, and Dukoral®. Each dose is necessary for complete protection.
The Emergency Operation Centre has been activated by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) in order to strengthen surveillance and diagnostic capabilities, improve case management, expedite communication, coordinate the national response, and ramp up public awareness campaigns.
The outbreak has already resulted in 54 fatalities and affected 1,579 suspected cases in 32 states and 115 local government districts, according to the NCDC.
The timing of Gavi’s assistance is crucial because Nigeria is considered to be highly vulnerable to an increase in cholera cases and their effects.
The organization’s capacity to quickly provide technical support and emergency vaccination doses can be crucial in containing the outbreak and lessening its catastrophic effects on the populace. This cooperation.
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The Federal government is partnering with Vaccine Alliance, Gavi, for emergency vaccine donations in case of a shortage amidst the massive cholera outbreak in the country. pic.twitter.com/cH3ZPwi5U7
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