By Joke Kujenya THE NIGERIAN Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has highlighted a troubling trend: the Mpox outbreak is disproportionately affecting children aged 0-5 years. The center’s recent update reveals that of the 48 confirmed Mpox cases in Nigeria this year, a significant majority involve young children. Mpox, which spreads throug...
By Joke Kujenya BORDER SURVEILLANCE has ramped up by the Nigerian health authorities following a significant rise in mpox cases across Africa. Moreover, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has announced heightened monitoring at key entry points, including international airports, seaports, and land borders, to prevent t...
