NCDC warns of cholera risk, other outbreaks as NiMET predicts flooding

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control warned that heavy rains and flooding forecast for several states could trigger cholera and other disease outbreaks, urging communities to prepare and seek medical help promptly. The advisory highlights heightened public‑health risks and the need for preventive measures as floodwaters threaten large populations.

Following the expected flooding in parts of the country, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has issued a public health advisory on a heightened risk of cholera and other disease outbreaks. Several states, according to the Federal Ministry of Environment and the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), may experience heavy rainfall and flooding […] NCDC warns of cholera risk, other outbreaks as NiMET predicts flooding