The region is once again on alert. Health authorities have confirmed two new cases of cholera, raising fears of a new epidemic in a region already weakened by humanitarian crises and armed conflict.

The Far North region, already weakened by humanitarian crises and armed conflict, is facing a new health threat. Health officials have just confirmed two new cases of cholera, reigniting fears of a large-scale epidemic.

The alert was reportedly triggered after a family of four was hospitalised with severe diarrhoea in the Far North region on November 8. Laboratory tests confirmed two cases of cholera, underscoring the need for a rapid response to this new epidemic.

On the same day, three more people with symptoms of diarrhoea were admitted to hospital, adding to the urgency of the health situation. The authorities have declared the districts of Maroua 2 and Maroua 3 epidemic zones.

On the same day, three more people with symptoms of diarrhoea were admitted to the hospital, adding to the urgency of the health situation. The authorities have declared the districts of Maroua 2 and Maroua 3 to be in a state of epidemic.

The precarious living conditions of a large part of the population, combined with limited access to drinking water and adequate sanitation facilities, are conducive to the spread of the disease. The health authorities, in collaboration with humanitarian organisations, are urging the population to take immediate preventive measures and increase vigilance to limit the spread of the disease, and to follow strict hygiene protocols, including frequent hand washing and drinking water.