Table of Contents
- Cholera Statistics in Zamfara State
- Government Response to the Outbreak
- Insights from the State Epidemiologist
- Call to Action for Health Workers
Zamfara State has reported 179 fatalities among 12,052 suspected cholera cases, resulting in a fatality rate of 1.4 percent, which is lower than the national average of 3.3 percent.
The Secretary to the State Government, Abubakar Mohammad Nakwada, shared this information during a meeting with the State Public Health Emergency Operations Centre (PHEOC), which is led by the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Nafisa Muhammad Maradun.
He indicated that this statistic reflects the state's intensified efforts to address the outbreak across all 14 local government areas.
State Epidemiologist, Dr. Ahmad Muhammad Gusau, noted that data from the National Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) revealed that Zamfara has maintained a lower fatality rate compared to most other states, despite the high number of suspected cases.
He credited this improvement to effective case management strategies, the activation of Rapid Response Teams, active surveillance, and the establishment of Cholera Treatment Centres and Oral Rehydration Points throughout the state.
The Secretary to the State Government urged health workers to continue their efforts to control the disease, emphasizing that each reported case signifies a life at risk.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current cholera fatality rate in Zamfara State?
The cholera fatality rate in Zamfara State is currently 1.4 percent, which is lower than the national average of 3.3 percent.
What measures have been taken to address the cholera outbreak?
The state has implemented effective case management, activated Rapid Response Teams, conducted active surveillance, and established Cholera Treatment Centres and Oral Rehydration Points across all local government areas.
What should health workers do in response to the cholera outbreak?
Health workers are urged to maintain their efforts in controlling the disease, as each recorded case represents a risk to life.
