Nigeria has recorded over 65,000 suspected cholera cases in 2026. Here are five everyday habits that increase the risk of cholera and how Nigerians can protect themselves.
For many Nigerians, some daily habits feel normal because “that’s how we’ve always done it”. But with cholera cases rising across the country, some of these routines could quietly put people at risk.
Nigeria has recorded more than 65,000 suspected cholera cases across 35 states and about 195 local government areas this year, according to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC).
Speaking during a press briefing in Abuja on August 28, 2026, NCDC Director-
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