74 die, thousands infected as cholera epidermic hits Borno

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja
A rapidly spreading cholera outbreak in Borno State has claimed 74 lives and infected thousands of residents, placing immense pressure on healthcare facilities and prompting an intensified emergency response by health authorities and humanitarian organisations.
The international medical humanitarian organisation, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), otherwise known as Doctors Without Borders, disclosed this yesterday.
MSF said the cholera outbreak has continued to escalate since the first suspected case was reported on May 1, with the number of infections rising sharply across affected communities.
It made reference to recent data from the Borno State Ministry ...