Borno Cholera Death Toll Rises To 74 – MSF

The international medical humanitarian organisation, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), has raised concerns over the rapidly escalating cholera outbreak in Borno State.
It warned that the growing number of cases is overwhelming the state’s health system and stretching response capacity.
MSF, which disclosed this yeserday, said over 7,800 suspected cholera cases had been recorded across Borno since the outbreak began in early May, placing serious pressure on health facilities and healthcare workers.
According to data from the Borno State Ministry of Health, 7,850 suspected cholera cases and 74 deaths had been reported across 14 local government areas and 50 wards as of June 7.
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