NCDC Warns 10 States of Cholera Outbreak Risk

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has issued a warning identifying ten states at high risk for cholera outbreaks due to anticipated heavy rainfall from April 13 to April 17, 2026. Jide Idris, the Director General of NCDC, stated that the states—Adamawa, Enugu, Kaduna, Kogi, Niger, Osun, Oyo, Plateau, Taraba, and Kwara—are facing elevated risks as the country enters a critical public health period when cholera cases typically surge.

Early surveillance data indicates an increase in infections across several states, coinciding with the rainy season when cholera transmission accelerates due to flooding, which contaminates water sources and disrupts sanitation systems. Idris warned that beyond cholera, these states are also at heightened risk for diarrheal diseases and malaria due to increased exposure to pathogens.

He urged communities to ensure safe water usage, maintain hygiene, and seek medical care promptly. The NCDC is working closely with state health ministries to strengthen surveillance and response mechanisms in high-risk areas.