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October 27, 2022

Cholera Spreads in Nigeria After Historic Flooding
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The Nigerian Medical Association is raising alarm about the spread of
waterborne diseases in Nigeria, after historic flooding killed over 600
people and left over 200,000 homes partially or completely destroyed.
Aid groups say the flooding has led to a major increase in cholera cases
and other preventable diseases like diarrhea and typhoid fever.
Survivors are growing increasingly angry over Nigerian authorities'
response to the flooding, which has displaced about a million-and-a-half
people.

Chinyere Johnson: "My house is flooded, my community is flooded, people
are suffering, no drinking water, no light. In fact it is a terrible
situation.''



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