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On August 27, Nigeria received 10,000 vaccine doses from the United States to aid in controlling the outbreak. To further prevent the virus’s spread, a health declaration form for international travellers has been introduced. The African Union has declared a public health emergency due to the rapid spread of the virus across the continent.
The number of monkeypox (Mpox) cases in Nigeria has reached 48, with the virus now detected in Abuja and 20 other states, according to the Nigerian Centre for Disease Control (NCDC). Despite the rising cases, no deaths have been reported.
On August 27, Nigeria received 10,000 vaccine doses from the United States to aid in controlling the outbreak. To further prevent the virus’s spread, a health declaration form for international travellers has been introduced. The African Union has declared a public health emergency due to the rapid spread of the virus across the continent.
While there is no specific treatment, antiviral drugs can help manage the disease. Most cases are mild, with recovery expected within a few weeks. Mpox, previously known as monkeypox, is related to smallpox but usually causes milder symptoms such as fever, headache, and body aches. In severe cases, painful sores and blisters can develop on the face, chest, hands, and genitals. The virus is primarily spread through close skin-to-skin contact.
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The World Health Organization (WHO) has estimated that around 230,000 vaccine doses could soon be sent to Congo and other affected areas. The WHO is also working on educational campaigns to raise awareness about preventing the spread of Mpox in outbreak regions.
