Borno State records two confirmed cholera cases in a flood-displaced persons camp in Maiduguri. State Commissioner of Health, Prof. Baba Malum Gana, announced this while launching an Oral Cholera, Measles Vaccination, and Vitamin A supplementation program.
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Four additional suspected cases are awaiting laboratory confirmation. The affected camp has undergone fumigation and disinfection. The patients have been discharged, and measures are in place to prevent further outbreaks.
This development follows recent flooding in Maiduguri, which raised concerns about potential cholera and malaria outbreaks. Authorities are taking proactive steps to mitigate the health risk.
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