The Bauchi State Government has declared a cholera outbreak in the State, with 16 people confirmed dead due to the situation.
This was contained in a leaked memo by the State Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, addressed to international donor partners, titled: “Declaration of Cholera Outbreak in Bauchi State,” dated 01-08-2026.
The memo reads: “To all Partners and Donor Agencies. Bauchi State Ministry of Health & Social Welfare wishes to inform the general public and our development partners, following an increase in reported cases of Acute Watery Diarrhea (AWD) and the laboratory confirmation of cholera cases, the Honourable Commissioner for Health & Social Welfare, based on the recommendation of the state epidemiology team and public health emergency operation center, has officially declared a cholera outbreak in the State.”
It further stated, “This declaration is made in line with the International Health Regulations (2005). the National Technical Guidelines for Cholera Preparedness and Response, and the established public health emergency management procedures of the Federal Ministry of Health & Social Welfare.”
Giving the cholera situation analysis, the Ministry stated that, “As of 31 July 2026, the State has recorded 398 suspected cholera cases across 13 Local Government Areas (LGAs). 16 mortalities have been recorded with a case fatality rate of (4%).”
The six most affected LGAs are Toro, with 231 cases; Alkaleri, 46 cases; Kirfi, 46 cases; Ganjuwa, 21 cases; Bauchi, 14 cases; and Tafawa Balewa LGA, 14 cases.
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