Disease Outbreak News

1996 - Nigeria

1 March 1996

Description of the situation

01 March 1996

Disease Outbreak Reported

Outbreaks of cholera have recently been reported in Kano, Kwara, Ondo and Oyo States. A total of 1 487 cases with 99 deaths were recorded as of 19 February. The highest number of cases (1 000 with 15 deaths) were reported in Kano State.