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The UN Children’s Fund has raised concern over Nigeria’s rising cholera cases, ranking the country second-most affected in West and Central Africa.
According to UNICEF Regional Director Gilles Fagninou, over 3,100 suspected cases and 86 deaths were reported across 34 states by June.
“Cholera remains endemic in Nigeria, with the country experiencing recurrent major outbreaks in recent years,” he said.
Fagninou warned that children face the highest risk as floods, poor sanitation and unsafe water fuel the spread. Around 80,000 children in the region could be exposed this rainy season.
UNICEF said it is supplying clean water, hygiene kits and vaccines to affected areas but needs $20 million in the next three months to strengthen its response.
