BREAKING: Bauchi Declares Cholera Outbreak, Records 398 Suspected Cases, 16 Deaths

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 ministry disclosed that as of July 31, 2026, Bauchi State had recorded 398 suspected cholera cases across 13 Local Government Areas (LGAs), with 16 deaths, representing a 4 per cent case fatality rate.
According to the ministry, the six most affected LGAs are Toro with 231 cases, Alkaleri and Kirfi with 46 cases each, Ganjuwa with 21 cases, while Bauchi and Tafawa Balewa LGAs have recorded 14 cases each.
The declaration was contained in an outbreak notification titled “Declaration of Cho...