Plateau cholera outbreak 441 cases

Since June 2026, Nigeria — Plateau State in Nigeria has experienced a cholera outbreak across four local government areas: Nigeria — Mangu Local Government Area, Nigeria — Jos North, Nigeria — Jos South, and Nigeria — Barkin Ladi. As of July 27, 2026, the state has recorded 441 suspected cases, 26 confirmed infections (20 via RDT, 6 via culture), and 14 deaths. The outbreak was first detected in Nigeria — Mangu Local Government Area, which remains the epicenter with 53 suspected cases and 10 deaths, though no active cases remain there since July 22. Nigeria — Jos North has the highest burden with 277 suspected cases and 4 deaths. The state government, led by Health Commissioner Dr. Nicholas Baamlong, has activated a multi-sectoral emergency response in collaboration with the United States — Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), World Health Organization (WHO), UNICEF, and other partners. Interventions include active case searches, community surveillance, training of healthcare workers, distribution of RDT kits, and public awareness campaigns. The government has ensured supply of oral rehydration salts, intravenous fluids, and antibiotics, and is establishing additional oral rehydration points in Nigeria — Jos North. Transmission continues in Nigeria — Jos North, Nigeria — Jos South, and Nigeria — Barkin Ladi, though the outbreak appears to be under control.