The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reported a surge in Mpox cases, with 48 confirmed cases out of 868 suspected cases across 19 states and the Federal Capital Territory.
According to the Mpox situation report for week 34, no deaths have been recorded from the disease this year. The report shows an increase in new suspected cases, with 57 reported in week 34 compared to 25 in the previous week.
The age distribution of confirmed cases reveals that 17 cases were recorded among children aged 0-10, while the majority of cases were recorded among adults aged 21-50. The affected states include Lagos, Rivers, Bayelsa, Abia, Delta, Imo, Edo, FCT, Anambra, Cross River, Plateau, Akwa Ibom, Nasarawa, Oyo, Kaduna, Ebonyi, Benue, Enugu, Osun, Kebbi, and Zamfara.
Mpox is a rare viral zoonotic infectious disease caused by the Mpox virus, which belongs to the Orthopoxvirus genus. Following the eradication of smallpox, Mpox has emerged as the most significant Orthopox virus. The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention declared Mpox a public health emergency of continental security on August 13, 2024.
The NCDC’s National Mpox multi-sectoral and multi-partner Emergency Operation Centre continues to coordinate the response to the outbreak in Nigeria. The centre is working to contain the spread of the disease and ensure public safety.
