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Nigeria Confirms 40 Mpox Cases as Africa CDC Declares Public Health Emergency
Nigeria has reported 40 confirmed cases of Monkeypox (Mpox) out of 830 suspected cases, according to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC). The agency also noted that no fatalities have been recorded in connection with the virus so far.
In a related development, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has raised concerns about the rising number of Mpox cases across the continent.
Citing a 160% surge in reported cases this year, the Africa CDC has declared Mpox a Public Health Emergency of Continental Security (PHECS).
This designation underscores the urgency of the situation and the need for coordinated efforts across African nations to contain the spread of the virus.
The increase in Mpox cases has heightened the focus on preventive measures and public health interventions.
Both the NCDC and Africa CDC are working closely with health authorities to monitor the situation and ensure that appropriate response strategies are in place.
These include increasing public awareness about the symptoms of the virus, encouraging timely medical attention for suspected cases, and bolstering vaccination efforts in affected areas.
Mpox, which can be transmitted through close contact with an infected person or animal, presents symptoms such as fever, headache, muscle aches, and a distinctive rash.
Public health experts continue to advise strict adherence to hygiene practices and caution in areas where the virus is known to be circulating. While no deaths have been recorded in Nigeria, health authorities remain vigilant, particularly in light of the regional increase in cases.
Nigerian news analyst, Mahmud Jega, has shared his opinion on the recent airstrike carried out by the United States in Nigeria, stating that Nigerians should not blame President Bola Tinubu for the incident.
Jega made this statement during a recent interview, where he said he does not believe many people will hold the Tinubu administration responsible, as Donald Trump had issued threats against Nigeria long before Tinubu’s administration.
“No, I don’t think many people will blame the Tinubu administration for what is happening now because President Donald Trump, when he first made the threats, it was clearly not in coordination with the Tinubu administration or the government of Nigeria,” Jega said.
It has been reported that the United States carried out an airstrike targeting ISIS in the northwest region of Nigeria. The order was reportedly given by former U.S. President Donald Trump.
“Tonight, at my direction as Commander in Chief, the United States launched a powerful and deadly strike against ISIS terrorist elements in northwest Nigeria,” Trump said.
He added, “I have previously warned these terrorists that if they did not stop the slaughtering of Christians, there would be hell to pay, and tonight, there was.”
The Federal Government of Nigeria has officially declared the holiday dates for the festive season.
Thursday, December 25 will be observed as Christmas Day, December 26 as Boxing Day, and Thursday, January 1 as New Year’s Day.
The declaration was made by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, Dr. Magdalene Ajani. He also added that Nigerians should celebrate the holidays in faith and pray for the nation.
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