Over 1,300 cholera cases reported in Niger, death toll rises to 22

Alaattin Dogru |16th Aug 2018 | 2,000

The death toll in southern Niger from a cholera outbreak has risen to 22, the Health Ministry said Wednesday.

According to the ministry, the outbreak has been concentrated in the southern region of Maradi since the beginning of July.

Nine people have died in the past two days.

At least 1,302 cases have been reported so far, with children aged 1-15 years being affected the most.

There are fears that the outbreak will affect more people due to floods in the region. (Anadolu Agency)

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