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, reporting 398 suspected cases across 13 Local Government Areas (LGAs) as of July 31, 2026. Sixteen deaths have been recorded, resulting in a 4 percent case fatality rate. The most affected LGAs are Toro, with 231 cases, followed by Alkaleri and Kirfi, each with 46 cases.
The declaration was made in accordance with International Health Regulations (2005) and the National Technical Guidelines for Cholera Preparedness and Response.
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