Authorities in Bauchi state have reported cholera outbreak in parts of the state, resulting in the death of 20 people and hospitalization of 200 others.
The outbreak is reported in Bakul, Dunmagari and Gallari and many other communities in Shira Local Government Area of the State.
A statement today by the Information Officer of the local government, Malam Danlami Baza, said that the Acting Chairman of the council, Alhaji Usman Mashema, advised the residents to come out for treatment as soon as they noticed any sign of cholera.
He appealed to the Federal and State Governments as well as donor agencies to come to the aid of those affected. [myad]
