Analysis of Cholera Incident Using Geospatial Techniques in Argungu Local Government Area, Kebbi State, Nigeria

This study presents a comprehensive analysis of the cholera incident in the Argungu Local Government Area, Kebbi State, Nigeria, utilising geospatial techniques to understand the spatial distribution, patterns, and potential risk factors associated with the outbreak. Epidemiological data, including reported cholera cases, hospital admissions, and demographic information, were integrated with spatial datasets, such as administrative boundaries and environmental factors. Geocoding and spatial join techniques were employed to link cholera cases to specific geographic locations. The spatial analysis included mapping the incidence of cholera, identifying hotspots, and assessing the correlation with environmental factors, such as water sources and land use/land cover. Temporal analysis aimed to uncover seasonality or trends in the outbreak, while proximity analysis considered the accessibility of healthcare facilities. The results of this study revealed that Argungu was infected with cholera in 2019, 2020, and 2021, and the people that were affected were 193, 198, and 378, respectively. The total number of persons infected by the cholera for three years has reached 769 people. Out of the 769 people infected by the cholera outbreak in the study between 2019 and 2021, 66 people lost their lives 66. 70% of the people who lost their lives between those years were women, while only 30% were men. Sloppy areas were classified as very high cholera risk, whereas areas with high land (high elevation) were classified as very low. So also, settlements that are located at low-land, water-locked areas, as well as inaccessible areas, are regarded as having a very high vulnerability, indicating the maximum time taken to travel from a location to a health facility. This research contributes valuable insights to the understanding and management of cholera outbreaks in the context of the Argungu Local Government Area.