Nigeria Records 39 Mpox, 5,951 Cholera Cases as NCDC Places 6 States on High Alert

VAM News August 15, 2024 in National Tagged 39 Mpox, 5, 6 States, 951 Cholera, NCDC, Nigeria - 1 Minute

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Nigeria has recorded a total of 39 confirmed cases of mpox and a total of 5,951 suspected cases of cholera since the beginning of 2024.

This was disclosed by the Director General of The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, Dr Jide Idris, on Thursday, adding that 176 deaths had also been recorded in connection with cholera.

Recall that the Africa Centre for Disease Control on Tuesday declared a public health emergency over the growing mpox outbreak on the continent.

Originated from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the disease has now spread to 12 additional African countries.

A new viral strain, first identified in September 2023, has been detected outside the DRC for the first time, sparking concerns about the virus’s expanding reach.

As of 2024, the outbreak has resulted in: 2,863 confirmed mpox cases, 517 deaths in 13 African countries.

The situation is being closely monitored, and health authorities are working to contain the outbreak and mitigate its impact.

The NDDC boss said, “In Nigeria, cumulatively, a total of 39 confirmed cases and zero deaths have been recorded across 33 States and the FCT, from the beginning of the year 2024. Bayelsa (16), Cross River (5), Ogun (4), Lagos (4), Ondo (3), and Ebonyi (3) leading the pack.

“Noting the significant concern of the ease of cross-border transmission, this press conference is part of the effort to intensify our coordination and communication with stakeholders to manage the spread of the virus and prevent disease importation,” he added.

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