A cholera outbreak in Bulu-Ndoro, a community in Burutu Local Government Area of Delta State, has resulted in three fatalities and left several others in critical condition.
Many affected residents have been taken to a hospital in neighboring Bayelsa State for treatment.
Arede Edeinmene, an Executive Assistant on Political Matters to Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, raised the alarm while speaking to journalists in Warri.
He appealed for urgent government intervention, warning that the disease has rapidly spread across households in the community.
Edeinmene highlighted a major challenge contributing to the outbreak—the lack of clean drinking water.
Residents are forced to rely on contaminated river water for their daily needs, worsening the crisis.
As a community leader, he expressed concern that the local health center is overwhelmed, with limited medical personnel and inadequate facilities to handle the rising number of cases.
He called for immediate reinforcement, including more healthcare workers, medical supplies, and essential equipment, to contain the outbreak.
He also lamented that those who lost their lives were key providers for their families, further deepening the hardship faced by the affected households.
The absence of pipe-borne water in Bulu-Ndoro has heightened fears among residents, as the river, their main source of water and livelihood, remains unsafe for use. Some families have already fled the area to avoid contracting the disease.
Edeinmene urged the state government to step in swiftly and support the efforts of Burutu Local Government authorities in addressing the crisis.
He also appealed for an upgrade of the community’s health center, advocating for the deployment of a resident doctor, as well as improvements in water supply and electricity to enhance healthcare delivery.
