May 30, 2026
By Ndahi Marama, Maiduguri
At least no fewer than 37 people were killed, with over 3,000 infected, following an acute breakdown of cholera in many parts of Borno, including Maiduguri, the state capital. Sources and relevant authorities have confirmed.
Although our correspondent observed that the Ministry of Health and Human Services in the state is yet to set up an emergency response initiative or brief the media on the surge, in an advisory statement at the weekend by Executive Secretary Borno State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency (BOSCHMA), Dr. Saleh Abba Kaza said the first incident report was on the 1st of May and confirmation was on the 4th of May.
The statement reads: “It is confirmed that we are facing a serious health crisis as a devastating cholera outbreak has struck Borno, with over 3,000 reported cases and 37 tragic deaths across 36 wards in 7 local government areas (LGAs) within the month of May.
