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Cholera outbreak in Kindu Central Prison

Overview

A cholera outbreak has been reported at the Kindu Central Prison in Maniema province, resulting in eight notified cases and two deaths among inmates over the past week. Provincial health authorities confirmed the situation, noting that the disease has been spreading through the province, originating in Kasongo and moving from the Tanganyika province.

Dr. Alexis Chomba, the provincial Minister of Health, stated that infected individuals are receiving medical care and that authorities are working to contain the spread. A joint mission involving the provincial ministries of Health, Interior, and Justice, along with the provincial security council, visited the facility to assess the situation. One inmate in critical condition was evacuated to a hospital for emergency treatment.

The outbreak poses significant challenges due to the prison environment, where overcrowding and shared sanitation facilities facilitate the rapid transmission of the waterborne disease. Authorities are focusing on isolating suspected cases, ensuring access to clean water, and monitoring hygiene protocols in kitchens and latrines.

Entities

Kano State · Alexis Chomba · Kurmawa Medium Security Custodial Centre · Amnesty International Nigeria · Sylvester Ndidi Nwakuche

Timeline

  1. [HEALTH] 2 sources
    Cholera outbreak reported at Kindu Central Prison

    Eight cholera cases and two deaths have been reported at the Kindu Central Prison in Maniema, prompting a provincial health response to contain the outbreak in the crowded facility.

  2. [HEALTH] 9 sources
    Kano custodial centre cholera outbreak kills two inmates

    Two inmates have died following a cholera outbreak at the Kurmawa Medium Security Custodial Centre in Kano, Nigeria. The Nigerian Correctional Service reports the outbreak is now contained.

Sources

dailytrust.com.ng · healthwise.punchng.com · lindaikejisblog.com · newscentral.africa · nzadinews.net · platinumpost.ng · punchng.com · radiookapi.net · solacebase.com · thenigerialawyer.com · von.gov.ng