Nigeria, Nov. 2 -- Nigeria recorded 244 deaths from cholera outbreaks between January and September 2025, according to the latest situation report by the World Health Organisation (WHO).

The report, published on Friday, indicates that the country recorded 10,353 suspected cases of cholera within the nine-month period, representing a Case Fatality Rate (CFR) of 2.4 per cent.

Within the last 28 days alone, Nigeria reported 615 new cases and 10 deaths, reflecting a slightly lower CFR of 1.6 per cent, the report added.

"Nigeria's cholera cases are 10,353; deaths, 244; cases per 100,000 population - five; CFR - 2.4 per cent. Cases in the last 28 days - 615; deaths - 10; CFR - 1.6 per cent," WHO stated.

Across Africa, the report revealed th...