Plateau State has recorded 441 suspected cholera cases and 14 deaths since the outbreak began in June 2026, according to the state government.
Commissioner for Health Dr Nicholas Ba’amlong disclosed the figures while providing an update on the public-health situation in Jos on Monday.
Ba’amlong said laboratory testing had confirmed 26 infections from the suspected cases reported across the state.
The affected areas are Mangu, Jos North, Jos South and Barkin Ladi local government areas.
According to the commissioner, the Plateau State Ministry of Health remains on high alert and has strengthened its emergency response to limit further transmission.
He said the ministry was collaborating with the affected local councils, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention and development partners.
The joint response includes increased disease surveillance, investigation of suspected infections and measures to improve the timely treatment of patients.
Ba’amlong said the state had also expanded public awareness activities through traditional rulers, religious leaders, community influencers and other stakeholders.
Preventive information is being circulated through radio, television and community outreach programmes, he added.
The commissioner advised residents experiencing symptoms to seek immediate medical attention rather than attempting to treat themselves at home.
He said the government and its partners had intensified Water, Sanitation and Hygiene interventions in affected communities.
The measures include door-to-door hygiene education, inspection of water sources and treatment of supplies suspected to be contaminated.
Residents were advised to drink only water that had been boiled, chlorinated or otherwise properly treated.
Ba’amlong also urged the public to wash their hands regularly with soap and clean water, maintain hygienic surroundings and avoid open defecation.
He stressed the importance of preparing, storing and handling food under sanitary conditions to reduce the risk of infection.
People who develop sudden watery diarrhoea or vomiting should report immediately to the nearest health facility, the commissioner said.
He also directed public and private hospitals to promptly report suspected infections to Disease Surveillance and Notification Officers.
According to Ba’amlong, rapid notification would enable health teams to investigate cases and introduce appropriate control measures without delay.
The commissioner reaffirmed the Plateau State Government’s commitment to bringing the outbreak under control.
He appealed to residents to cooperate with health officials and consistently observe the recommended cholera-prevention measures.
