Nigeria: Bauchi Declares Cholera Outbreak, Records 398 Suspected Cases, 16 Deaths
[Leadership] The Bauchi State Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has officially declared a cholera outbreak following the confirmation of laboratory-tested cases and a rise in infections across the state.
The Bauchi State Ministry of Health and Social Welfare in Nigeria has declared a cholera outbreak after confirming 398 suspected cases and 16 deaths across 13 Local Government Areas (LGAs) as of July 31, 2026. The outbreak declaration, based on laboratory-confirmed cases and rising infection rates, aligns with the International Health Regulations (2005) and the National Technical Guidelines for Cholera Preparedness and Response.
The six most affected LGAs are Toro, Alkaleri, Kirfi, Ganjuwa, Bauchi, and Tafawa Balewa. The Bauchi State Government has activated a coordinated multisectoral response, including governance, surveillance, laboratory services, and case management, in line with WHO and NCDC guidelines.
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