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ReviewGlobal health, epidemiology and genomics2025

Cholera Outbreak in Nigeria: History, Review of Socioeconomic and Meteorological Drivers, Diagnostic Challenges, and Artificial Intelligence Integration.

Adewunmi Akingbola, Adegbesan Abiodun, Olajide Ojo, Otumara Urowoli Jessica, Uthman Hassan Alao, Abdullah Omolayo Owolabi, Joel Chuku

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Review in Global health, epidemiology and genomics, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

4 citing papers in PubMed.

  1. Article
  2. Recent epidemiological and management approaches for cholera in India.Proceedings (Baylor University. Medical Center) · 2026
    Review
  3. Review
  4. Risk assessment of cholera outbreaks in Eastern Visayas, Philippines, 2024.Western Pacific surveillance and response journal : WPSAR
    Article
4 · The record

Corrections and comments

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

7 authors.

Adewunmi AkingbolaUniversity of Cambridge, Old Schools, Trinity Lane, Cambridge CB2 1TN, UK.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7245-0340
Adegbesan AbiodunAfrican Cancer Institute, Department of Global Health, Stellenbosch University, Cape Town, Tygerberg, South Africa.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9478-5360
Olajide OjoUniversity of West England, Coldharbour Ln, Stoke Gifford, Bristol, UK.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0005-6794-0085
Otumara Urowoli JessicaAnglia Ruskin University, Cambridge, UK.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0003-5877-3233
Uthman Hassan AlaoDepartment of Biomedical Laboratory Science, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo, Nigeria.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0001-6501-2067
Abdullah Omolayo OwolabiBayero University, Gwarzo Road, Gwale, Kano PMB 3011, Nigeria.
Joel ChukuDepartment of Medicine, V.N Karazin Kharkiv National University, Svobody Square, Kharkiv 61022, Ukraine.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0006-8685-0074

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Cholera continues to pose a significant public health challenge in Nigeria, driven by socioeconomic disparities, poor sanitation, and environmental factors such as recurrent flooding. This narrative review examines cholera outbreaks in Nigeria, exploring epidemiological trends, socioeconomic and meteorological drivers, and advancements in diagnostic technologies. Emphasis is placed on the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in transforming cholera management through predictive modeling, early detection, and resource optimization. Rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs), molecular diagnostics, and biosensors are highlighted as tools for enhancing surveillance and improving outbreak response. Despite these advancements, Nigeria faces significant challenges, including inadequate laboratory infrastructure, insufficient environmental monitoring, and limited access to diagnostic tools in rural areas. Recommendations include strengthening diagnostic capacity, integrating AI-driven tools, and implementing proactive environmental surveillance. The manuscript underscores the importance of coordinated efforts among federal and state health agencies, international partners, and local communities to address the persistent cholera burden. By leveraging these strategies, Nigeria can improve its outbreak preparedness and mitigate the morbidity and mortality associated with cholera. This review provides actionable insights for public health interventions and policy-making, offering a forward-looking perspective on combating cholera through innovation and collaboration.

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Artificial IntelligenceCholeraDisease OutbreaksHumansNigeriaPublic HealthSocioeconomic Factorscholeradiagnosticsenvironmental surveillanceNigeriapublic health interventionssocioeconomic drivers

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PMID40469257
PMCPMC12136869

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