The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reported 67 confirmed cases of Mpox from 1,031 suspected cases across 23 states and the Federal Capital Territory. This was disclosed during a briefing held in Abuja on Wednesday, September 11, 2024.
The affected states include Akwa-Ibom (8 cases), Enugu (8), Bayelsa (6), Cross River (5), Benue (4), Plateau (4), Delta (4), FCT (3), Imo (3), Lagos (3), Rivers (2), Abia (2), Osun (2), Anambra (2), and Ogun (2). Other states with reported cases are Kaduna (1), Gombe (1), Edo (1), Niger (1), Ebonyi (1), Nasarawa (1), Kebbi (1), and Oyo (1).
Dr. Jide Idris, Director General of the NCDC, emphasized efforts to optimize surveillance and testing capabilities across the states, aiming for accurate detection and preventing the importation of Mpox Clade I into Nigeria.
About Mpox:
Mpox is a viral zoonotic disease, meaning it can be transmitted from animals to humans and between humans. It is endemic in parts of Central and West Africa. Transmission can occur through direct contact with infected animals or humans, as well as contaminated materials. Symptoms include fever, headache, body aches, swollen lymph nodes, and a rash that spreads across the body, including palms, soles, and genital areas.
