Cholera Death Toll Reaches 108 in Borno State

As of June 19, 2026, the cholera outbreak in Borno State has led to a total of 108 deaths and 13,234 reported cases since May 1, 2026. The Borno State Ministry of Health and Human Services released a situational report indicating that 71 deaths occurred in health facilities while 37 were recorded within the community.

The outbreak has spread across 27 local government areas, with the Maiduguri Metropolitan Council reporting the highest number of cases at 7,083, followed by Jere with 3,403 cases, and Konduga with 863 cases. Other affected areas include Monguno (860), Mafa (618), Bama (108), Kaga (48), Gubio (37), Kwaya Kusar (28), Biu (25), Dikwa (16), Damboa (15), Ngala (9), Gwoza (2), and Hawul (1).

On June 18 alone, 236 new cholera cases were recorded across the affected local government areas, with 226 new patients admitted for treatment and 66 patients discharged within a 24-hour period.