Description of the situation
19 July 1996
Disease Outbreak Reported
As of 4 July a total of 12 374 cases with 1193 deaths had been reported since the beginning of the outbreak. Two more states, Taraba and Yobe, have now reported cases.
A total of 11 139 cases with 1 165 deaths have been reported since the beginning of the outbreak. The largest numbers of cases are reported from Kano, Kebbi, Borno, Oyo and Niger States. WHO is in the process of organizing supplies and aid which are urgently needed to assist in the control of this epidemic.
Other countries in Africa reporting cholera in the last week: Chad, Niger, United Republic of Tanzania.