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Nigeria Fighting Cholera Outbreak; Death Toll Nears 1,800


Nigeria Fighting Cholera Outbreak; Death Toll Nears 1,800
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Nigerian health officials say nearly 1,800 people have died from cholera this year, with cases found in more than 20 states around the country. To combat the bacterial disease that is spread by dirty water, Nigeria's Federal Ministry of Environment is urging proper hygiene and organizing mass cleanups in affected areas. Timothy Obiezu reports from the capital, Abuja.

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