An outbreak of cholera in Kwalmiya community, Kanam, Plateau State, has resulted in two deaths, with 18 others hospitalized.
Plateau State Health Commissioner Dr. Cletus Shurkuk confirmed that health teams have been deployed, and supplies provided to local clinics.
The outbreak, suspected to stem from limited clean water access, has prompted the Ministry of Health to urge residents to boil water, practice proper hygiene, and avoid open defecation.
Efforts are underway to repair community boreholes, as the only functional water source is a single well. Shurkuk also appealed for prompt reporting of new cases to prevent further loss of life.