The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control-NCDC says a total of 39 confirmed cases and zero deaths from Mpox have been recorded across 33 states and the Federal Capital Territory.
The Director General of the NCDC, Jide Idris, made this known at a press briefing on the declaration of Mpox as a public health emergency of international concern on Thursday.
According to the Director General, Bayelsa (5), Cross River (5), Ogun (4), Lagos (4), Ondo (3), and Ebonyi (3) are currently leading in the number of reported cases.
Mr. Idris who revealed that the NCDC is intensifying surveillance across Nigeria to swiftly detect and respond to new cases, said all port health services across all five international airports, 10 seaports, and 51 land/foot crossing borders are on high alert.
He said some states have also been put on high alert including Lagos, Enugu, Kano, Rivers, Cross-River, Akwa-Ibom, Adamawa, Taraba, and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.
“Given the significant concern over the ease of cross-border transmission, this press conference is part of our effort to enhance coordination and communication with stakeholders to manage the spread of the virus and prevent further importation of the disease,” Dr. Idris stated.
