Briefing Note Cholera Response - GBV Sub-Sector NIgeria

The past weeks have witnessed the outbreak of cholera in Borno state, believed to be caused by increased flooding coupled with poor sanitary conditions. As of 7th September 2017, 28 deaths have been registered, and the official number of registered cholera cases have reached 8372. The following six areas are affected: Muna Garage IDP camp – the epicentre of the outbreak, Custom House IDP camp, Bolori II, Custom House and Jalamare Haruna Allahna, Ruwan Zafi, and Chad Basin Development Authority3. 43 and 288 suspected cases have also been reported in Monguno and Dikwa respectively in Borno state. An official declaration of the cholera epidemic has been made by the Ministry of Health (MoH) and there are indications that the outbreak may spread to other areas including IDP locations.