A sudden cholera outbreak in Plateau State’s Bokkos Local Government Area has claimed four lives and sent dozens to health facilities for urgent care. Local authorities are racing to contain the spread of the waterborne disease in several communities.
According to The PUNCH, Executive Chairman Amalau Amalau confirmed that Hurti, Bokkos West, Bokkos Central and Mangol communities have reported confirmed cases. “So far, we have lost about four persons,” Amalau told reporters in Jos, adding that others are recuperating or have been discharged from primary health centres and cottage hospitals. He emphasized that the Primary Health Care Department and local medical teams are collaborating around the clock to manage patients and prevent further fatalities.
Officials are urging residents to observe strict hygiene practices: wash hands frequently, clean fruits and vegetables thoroughly, drink only treated water and keep living areas sanitary. The LGA chairman warned that prompt reporting of symptoms—such as severe diarrhoea and dehydration—to the nearest health facility is critical to saving lives. International health guidelines recommend clean water initiatives and community education as the most effective defenses against cholera.
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