The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has observed a notable decrease in confirmed Mpox cases during the week of August 12 to August 18, 2024.
According to the latest update on the NCDC’s official website, the number of confirmed cases has declined compared to the previous week.
Mpox, formerly known as Monkeypox, continues to pose a public health challenge in Nigeria, but the recent decrease offers a positive outlook.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) highlighted the importance of ongoing vigilance in combating the disease.
Historically, the country has managed sporadic cases but the current outbreak has intensified the urgency of the situation.
Caused by the monkeypox virus, Mpox is a zoonotic illness, meaning it can be transmitted from animals to humans and also spread between humans.
The NCDC reported only one confirmed case this week from Akwa Ibom, down from two cases in the previous week.
Additionally, the Nigerian Public Health Agency said 15 new suspected cases had been reported in week 33, an increase from the 12 suspected cases reported the previous week.
It said that these cases were distributed across five states and eight local government areas.