The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) says 39 Mpox cases have been recorded in the country this year.
On Wednesday, August 14, the World Health Organisation (WHO) declared Mpox (formerly called Monkey Pox) a “public health emergency of international concern” after a surge in cases recorded in Africa.
Speaking at a press briefing on Thursday, August 15, Jide Idris, NCDC director-general (DG), said the cases were recorded across 33 states and the federal capital territory (FCT).
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