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Yemi Kosoko in Jos
The Plateau State Government has confirmed 441 suspected cholera cases and 14 deaths across four Local Government Areas (LGAs) since the outbreak began in June 2026, prompting an expanded emergency response to curb further spread of the disease.
Speaking at a press briefing in Jos on Monday, Commissioner for Health, Dr. Nicholas Ba’amlong, said the infections have been recorded in Mangu, Jos North, Jos South, and Barkin Ladi LGAs, with 20 Rapid Diagnostic Test (RDT) reactive cases and six laboratory-confirmed cases documented so far.
He noted the outbreak has affected 25 wards and 127 settlements, though only three patients remain on admission all in Jos North.
“As of today, Plateau State has recorded 441 suspected cases. Only three patients are currently on admission,” the commissioner said, adding that the trend shows government interventions are yielding…
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