The Anambra, Ebonyi and Enugu governments say they have activated all necessary response mechanisms to prevent the spread of Ebola Virus Disease.
The Nigerian government has assured Nigerians of activating precautionary measures against the Ebola virus disease.
Joe Tucker, a U.S.-based infectious disease physician, has emphasised the need for Nigeria to strengthen its response to Lassa fever.
The Akwa Ibom government has activated heightened COVID-19 surveillance following confirmation of a new outbreak in a neighbouring state.
“Although the lesion presentations may appear consistent with Buruli ulcer, there is a need for diagnostic confirmation,” he said.
Mr Nwokpor said, “This is the season when our people consume more rats, so there is need for enlightenment.
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention has reported a concerning increase in Lassa fever cases as Nigeria navigates epidemiological week 41 of 2024
Mr Gadanya said that there was a significant reduction in diphtheria cases nationwide.
Outside Africa, mpox cases have been detected in countries such as Pakistan, the Philippines, Sweden, and Thailand.
The NCDC said in 2024 alone, Mpox was confirmed in 19 states and the FCT affecting 30 LGAs.
