4-death cholera outbreak in Yola-North, Adamawa State, linked to contaminated water and flooding.

A cholera outbreak in Yola-North, Adamawa State, has caused four deaths and hospitalized 36 individuals. The affected areas include Alkalawa, Ajiya, and Limawa wards, with contaminated water sources and flooding identified as contributing factors. Jibrin Ibrahim, the local council chairman, emphasized the importance of cleanliness and safe water consumption to prevent further infections as health workers and the Red Cross respond to the crisis.

September 15, 2024
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