Nigeria: 35,000 Reported Cases, 198 Deaths Recorded in Updated Borno Cholera Outbreak - MSF
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[Leadership] The humanitarian organization Médecins Sans Frontières, MSF, has raised the alarm over a worsening cholera outbreak in Borno State, reporting 35,000 suspected cases and 198 deaths so far.
The humanitarian organization Médecins Sans Frontières, MSF, has raised the alarm over a worsening cholera outbreak in Borno State, reporting 35,000 suspected cases and 198 deaths so far.
MSF said the numbers reflect data collected from treatment centers and communities across the state between May and July 2026.
The humanitarian organisation noted that thousands of people have been affected by a rapid surge in suspected cholera, leaving healthcare facilities overwhelmed while healthcare workers struggle to keep pace.
