…Outbreak Hits Multiple LGA, Experts Raise Fresh Health Concerns
Grace Adeleke
A PLATFORM TIMES investigation has revealed that Ogun State recorded no fewer than 835 cholera cases and 24 deaths between 2021 and 2025, raising fresh concerns over recurring outbreaks and public health preparedness across affected communities.
Data obtained by this newspaper showed that the waterborne disease hit several local government areas within the five-year period, with varying degrees of severity and fatality.
Findings indicated that 2021 recorded the highest burden, with 471 suspected cases and 10 deaths, translating to a case fatality rate of 2.1 per cent. The outbreak was largely concentrated in Ipokia, Abeokuta South and Abeokuta North Local Government Areas.
The situation appeared to improve in 2022, as no cases were officially recorded across the state.
However, the respite was short-lived, as cholera resurfaced in 2023 with 246 suspected cases and 217 confirmed infections, affecting at least 12 health facilities in Ijebu North, Abeokuta North and Abeokuta South LGAs.
In late 2024, the state witnessed another spike. As of December 29, 2024, 113 cases and two deaths had been documented across multiple LGAs, including Ado-Odo/Ota, Ijebu North, Obafemi Owode, Ifo, Sagamu, Odeda and Ewekoro.
The data further showed a significant decline in 2025, with only five suspected cases and no deaths reported in Ado-Odo/Ota and Ifo LGAs.
Despite the drop in recent figures, public health experts warn that the recurring pattern of outbreaks underscores persistent gaps in sanitation, access to clean water, and disease surveillance systems.
Cholera, an acute diarrhoeal infection caused by ingestion of contaminated water or food, remains a major public health threat in many parts of Nigeria, particularly during periods of poor hygiene and flooding.
The cumulative figures of 835 cases and 24 deaths over five years highlight the urgent need for sustained government intervention, improved hygiene practices, and stronger emergency response mechanisms to prevent future outbreaks in the state.
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