Update as at week 47, 2013

Cholera Situation in Nigeria

Summary

• 4328 cholera cases (68 Lab-confirmed) including 147 deaths have been reported between week01 and week47, 2013 from 17 States (53 LGAs). Whereas a total of 587 cholera cases including 17 deaths were reported within the same period (Wks01-47) in 2012 from 11 States (28 LGAs).

• In week47 2013, a total of 53 cholera cases (2 lab-confirmed) 0 deaths were reported from 3 LGAs (2 States).

Map of Nigeria showing LGAs/States affected by Cholera, Weeks 01-46, 2012/2013

Cases = 587; Lab C.= 0; Deaths = 17

Affected: LGAs = 28; States = 11

Cases = 4328; Lab C.= 68; Deaths =147

Affected: LGAs = 53; States = 17

2012

2013

LGAs/States affected by Cholera

LGA(s) affected = 3; State(s) affected =2; Cases=53; Lab-Confirmed=2; Death(s) = 0

Status of LGAs/States that reported Cholera Cases in Week47, 2013

update as at week 47, 2013

Lassa Fever Situation in Nigeria

Map of Nigeria showing areas affected by Lassa Fever, Weeks 01-47, 2012/2013

1 – 5 Cases

6 – 10 Cases

> 10 Cases

Cases = 1572; Lab C.= 183; Deaths = 109

Affected: LGAs = 42; States = 23

Cases = 1191; Lab C.= 160; Deaths=35

Affected: LGAs = 27; States = 14Legend

2012

2013

Status of LGAs/States that reported Lassa Fever Cases in Week47, 2013

LGA(s) affected = 1; State(s) affected = 1; Cases=1; Lab-Confirmed=1; Death(s) = 1

(as at week 47, 2013)

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