Visit our website for accurate information on #mpox and to stay informed!
➡️Factsheet: https://ncdc.gov.ng/diseases/factsheet/55
➡️Health advisory: https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/519/press-conference%3A-statement-of-the-ncdc-dg-on-the-declaration-of-mpox-as-a-public-health-emergency-of-international-concern
➡️ Response guidelines: https://ncdc.gov.ng/themes/common/docs/protocols/96_1577798337.pdf
➡️Situation reports: https://ncdc.gov.ng/diseases/sitreps/?cat=8&name=An%20Update%20of%20Monkeypox%20Outbreak%20in%20Nigeria

#Mpox spreads easily through contact with infected persons or contaminated materials.

Healthcare workers are advised to always practice standard care precautions when caring for patients.

Isolate any suspected or confirmed cases for proper diagnosis and treatment.

Out of the 48 confirmed cases of #mpox recorded this year in Nigeria, the most affected age group is children between 0 -5 years old.

Download our situation report for more information on the epidemiological situation of #mpox in Nigeria.

🔗https://ncdc.gov.ng/diseases/sitreps/?cat=8&name=An%20Update%20of%20Monkeypox%20Outbreak%20in%20Nigeria

Visit a healthcare facility when experiencing symptoms associated with #Mpox for diagnosis and proper care.

Symptoms include:
➡️Sudden fever
➡️Headache
➡️Body pain and weakness
➡️Sore throat
➡️Enlargement of glands
➡️Rash on the face, palms, soles of the feet and genitals

Most #Mpox patients recover after receiving proper and expert care.

Visit a healthcare facility when experiencing symptoms associated with the illness.

Symptoms include:
➡️Sudden fever
➡️Headache
➡️Body pain and weakness
➡️Sore throat
➡️Enlargement of glands
➡️Rash on the face, palms, soles of the feet and genitals

Our #Mpox situation report for week 35, 2024 has been published.

Our weekly situation reports provide an update on the current #mpox situation in Nigeria and national response activities.

🔗 Download the situation report via:
https://ncdc.gov.ng/diseases/sitreps/?cat=8&name=An%20Update%20of%20Monkeypox%20Outbreak%20in%20Nigeria

#Mpox prevention measures in less than 1 minute!

#TakeResponsibility to #StaySafe and #StayHealthy

#PreventMpox

Getting infected while providing care can be prevented.

#Healthcare workers are urged to always practice standard #infectionpreventionandcontrol measures when handling suspected or confirmed cases of #Mpox.

#PreventMpox

#Mpox spreads easily from one person to another through contact with:

➡️Respiratory fluids of an infected person
➡️Body fluids of an infected person
➡️contaminated materials of an infected person

If you or someone you know observes symptoms associated with #mpox, immediately visit a health facility for treatment.

Our #Mpox situation report for week 36, 2024 has been published.

Our weekly situation reports provide an update on the current #mpox situation in Nigeria and national response activities.

🔗 Download the situation report via:
https://ncdc.gov.ng/diseases/sitreps/?cat=8&name=An%20Update%20of%20Monkeypox%20Outbreak%20in%20Nigeria

Our #Mpox situation report for week 37, 2024 has been published.

Our weekly situation reports provide an update on the current #mpox situation in Nigeria and national response activities.

🔗 Download the situation report via:
https://ncdc.gov.ng/diseases/sitreps/?cat=8&name=An%20Update%20of%20Monkeypox%20Outbreak%20in%20Nigeria

#Mpox can be treated.

Do not self-medicate!

Visit a healthcare facility close to you for proper health care when you observe any symptoms associated with #mpox.

#StayHealthy

In epidemiological week 38, our National #Mpox Emergency Operations Centre reported 5 confirmed cases of #mpox.

This includes a backlog of 2 cases from epi week 37.

🔗 Download our situation report for an update on the #mpox situation in Nigeria and national response activities⬇️
https://ncdc.gov.ng/diseases/sitreps/?cat=8&name=An%20Update%20of%20Monkeypox%20Outbreak%20in%20Nigeria

#Mpox mainly spreads through contact with the

➡️blood or body fluids of infected animals, mostly via bites, scratches, handling, or eating inadequately cooked meats.

➡️virus from an infected person or contaminated materials

Visit a healthcare centre close to you if you notice symptoms associated with #mpox.

#PreventMpox

In epidemiological week 39, our National #Mpox Emergency Operations Centre reported 5 confirmed cases of #mpox.

This includes a backlog of 3 cases from epi week 38.

🔗 Download our situation report for an update on the #mpox situation in Nigeria and national response activities⬇️
https://ncdc.gov.ng/diseases/sitreps/?cat=8&name=An%20Update%20of%20Monkeypox%20Outbreak%20in%20Nigeria

Most #Mpox patients recover after receiving proper and expert care.

Visit a healthcare facility when experiencing symptoms associated with the illness for proper treatment.

Do not self-medicate.

Is it #Mpox?

Be aware of these symptoms:
❗️Rash containing pus on the face, palms, soles of the feet and genitals
❗️Persistent headaches
❗️Sudden fever
❗️Swollen lymph nodes
❗️Body pain and weakness

If you experience any of these symptoms, seek immediate medical attention. Do not self-medicate!

Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial for managing #mpox.

In epidemiological week 40, our National #Mpox Emergency Operations Centre reported 6 confirmed cases of #mpox.

The total confirmed cases include a backlog of 13 cases from epi week 39.

🔗 Download our situation report for an update on the #mpox situation in Nigeria and national response activities⬇️
https://ncdc.gov.ng/diseases/sitreps/?cat=8&name=An%20Update%20of%20Monkeypox%20Outbreak%20in%20Nigeria