The disease which has spread rapidly across several communities, has affected six local government areas, including Jere, Mafa, Konduga, Monguno, Ngala and Magumeri, raising fears of a wider public health emergency in the state.
At least 27 persons have lost their lives in a worsening cholera outbreak sweeping across parts of Borno State, with health authorities recording about 2,715 suspected infections within the first 24 days of May 2026, according to an official epidemiological report.
The disease which has spread rapidly across several communities, has affected six local government areas, including Jere, Mafa, Konduga, Monguno, Ngala and Magumeri, raising fears of a wider public health emergency in the state.
Data contained in the report showed that Jere Local Government Area recorded 834 suspected cases, making it one of the hardest-hit areas after the Maiduguri Metropolitan Council (MMC), which emerged as the epicentre of the outbreak with 1,568 suspected infections.
Mafa recorded 159 suspected cases, while Konduga and Monguno recorded 95 and 56 cases respectively. Ngala and Magumeri recorded two and one suspected cases respectively, Daily Trust reports.
