Nigeria gets 65% of EU’s €2.3 million cholera fund for 4 African countries
Nigeria has received €1.5 million, representing about 65% of the European Union’s €2.3 million emergency humanitarian funding for four African countries battling cholera outbreaks. The post Nigeria gets 65% of EU’s €2.3 million cholera fund for 4 African countries appeared first on Nairametrics .
The European Union has allocated €2.3 million in emergency funding to four African countries combating cholera outbreaks. Nigeria received the largest share of €1.5 million, accounting for approximately 65% of the total, while the Central African Republic, Chad, and Cameroon received €500,000, €200,000, and €100,000 respectively.
The funding, announced by the European Commission on Monday, August 17, 2026, will aid in disease surveillance, case management, water and sanitation measures, and community awareness. Nigeria continues to face cholera outbreaks due to insufficient water, sanitation, and hygiene infrastructure, seasonal flooding, and population displacement, which contribute to the risk of transmission.
The EU funding aims to support immediate response efforts in Nigeria while strengthening disease surveillance, treatment, and water and sanitation interventions in affected communities.
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