Adamawa State government has disclosed that no fewer than 13 people have died as a result of a cholera outbreak in Mubi North and Mubi South Local Government Areas of the state.
State Commissioner for Health, Chief Felix Tangwami, confirmed the incident during a press briefing on Wednesday.
Tangwami said the outbreak was traced to contaminated drinking water in the affected areas, noting that 236 people had been infected so far, while 21 others were still receiving treatment.
“A team of 50 health workers from the State Primary Health Care Development Agency and our case management team are currently on the ground handling the situation,” Tangwami said.
He added that the state government had launched measures to curb the spread, including public health awareness and water purification efforts.
Tangwami urged residents to maintain proper hygiene and promptly report any suspected cases to the nearest health facility for immediate treatment.
