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Six Inmates Die in One Week Amid Suspected Cholera Outbreak in Kano Prison
Six inmates have died within a single week at a prison in Kano, Nigeria, in what authorities suspect is a cholera outbreak. Health officials are working to confirm the cause and contain the spread of the disease within the facility, which has raised concerns about overcrowding, sanitation and access to medical care for detainees.
Why now: The rapid succession of deaths has raised urgent concerns about disease control and prison conditions in Kano.
Evidence
- Six Inmates Die in One Week Amid Suspected Cholera Outbreak in Kano Prison · Real Broadcasting Network
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