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Monday Reuben, Abuja
DAILY COURIER – The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has confirmed 55 Mpox cases from 935 suspected cases reported across 39 local government areas in 21 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
This was disclosed on Tuesday through the NCDC's official website, where the agency also confirmed that no deaths have been recorded from the disease so far this year.
According to the NCDC, Enugu recorded the highest number of cases with eight, followed by Bayelsa and Akwa Ibom, each reporting six cases. Other states with confirmed cases include Cross River (5), Delta (3), Benue (3), Plateau (3), Osun (2), Imo (2), FCT (2), Anambra (2), Rivers (2), Abia (2), and one case each in Lagos, Kebbi, Nasarawa, Edo, Ebonyi, Zamfara, Oyo, Kaduna, and Niger.
The NCDC noted that 70% of confirmed cases were male, while 30% were female. In terms of age distribution, 19 cases were found among children aged 0-10, eight cases in the 11-20 age range, and 12 cases among individuals aged 21-30. Additionally, eight cases were recorded in those aged 31-40, seven in the 41-50 age group, and one in a person over 50.
Since the re-emergence of Mpox in September 2017, Nigeria has recorded 4,752 suspected cases, with 1,141 confirmed (24%) and 17 deaths across 35 states and the FCT, according to the NCDC.
The agency emphasized that the National Mpox Emergency Operation Centre is actively coordinating response efforts in collaboration with multi-sectoral and international partners.
Mpox is a viral disease similar to smallpox but generally less severe. It causes symptoms such as fever, rash, and swollen lymph nodes. The virus is transmitted from animals to humans and between humans through close contact, respiratory droplets, or contaminated objects. In August, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared Mpox a global public health emergency.
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