Nigeria: Kano Govt Confirms 10 Cholera Deaths

18 December 2013

Kano — The Kano State Commissioner of Health Dr. Abubakar Labaran Yusuf yesterday confirmed the death of 10 persons and 336 other cholera cases following an outbreak of the disease in the state about a week ago.

Speaking at a news conference yesterday, the commissioner said some cholera patients are receiving treatment in various emergency treatment centres to curtail the situation.

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