Cholera Kills at Least 74 in Northern Nigeria

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Cholera Kills at Least 74 in Northern Nigeria

The latest outbreak of cholera in Nigeria's northern state of Kano has claimed at least 74 lives, local radio reported on Wednesday.

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The latest outbreak of cholera in Nigeria's northern state of Kano has claimed at least 74 lives, local radio reported on Wednesday.

According to the report, about 500 others have been infected since the epidemic broke out a week ago in 20 of Kano State's 44 local government areas, including two in the crowded city of Kano itself.

The Kano State government has reportedly allocated 300,000 naira (about 2,340 US dollars) for each of the 20 affected local government areas to help them contain the contagious disease.

But, the disease has spread to the neighboring areas and is expected to threaten to kill more.

Cholera is an acute intestinal infection that causes severe vomiting and diarrhea, leading to acute dehydration. It can be fatal if not treated properly.

Cholera and other water-borne diseases are rampant in the central and northern parts of Nigeria and occur in the southern region in the dry season.

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