- NCDC Warns of Cholera Risk as Flooding Threatens Multiple States
- States identified as high-risk include Adamawa, Enugu, Kaduna, Kogi, Niger, Osun, Oyo, Plateau, Taraba, and Kwara
- Residents in affected areas were urged to take preventive steps such as drinking only safe water
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has issued a public health advisory warning of an increased risk of cholera and other disease outbreaks as flooding is expected in several parts of the country, Eko Hot Blog reports.
According to forecasts from the Federal Ministry of Environment and the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), heavy rainfall and flooding are likely to affect some states between April 13 and 17, 2026.
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States identified as high-risk include Adamawa, Enugu, Kaduna, Kogi, Niger, Osun, Oyo, Plateau, Taraba, and Kwara.
The NCDC warned that flooding could lead to outbreaks of cholera and other diarrhoeal diseases, as well as a rise in malaria cases, infections from contaminated water, injuries, and disruptions to healthcare services.
Residents in affected areas were urged to take preventive steps such as drinking only safe water either boiled or properly chlorinated maintaining good hand hygiene, and avoiding direct contact with floodwaters.
The agency also advised proper food storage, improved sanitation practices, and the consistent use of insecticide-treated mosquito nets to reduce the risk of malaria.
It further stated that anyone experiencing symptoms such as diarrhoea, vomiting, or fever should seek medical attention immediately.
The NCDC called on community leaders to intensify awareness campaigns, promote sanitation, ensure access to clean water, and encourage early reporting of suspected illnesses.
It added that it is working with state governments to strengthen disease surveillance, preparedness, and emergency response systems to reduce the potential health impact of the predicted floods.
The advisory comes amid renewed concern over seasonal flooding in Nigeria, which has repeatedly triggered public health emergencies in vulnerable communities.
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