National Telescope national telescope newspaper
By Christie Doyin |
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has declared Mpox a Public Health Emergency in the African region due to recent outbreaks in the Democratic Republic of Congo and other African countries.
In response, Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Health (FMoH), in collaboration with the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), has intensified preventive measures at all international borders, including creation of awareness as monitored by The National Telescope.
These efforts are being coordinated through the Port Health Services to enhance surveillance and control the spread of the disease.
The declaration underscores the serious health threat posed by the Mpox virus, which has shown a worrying trend of spreading across multiple countries in the region.
The enhanced surveillance measures include monitoring travellers at points of entry, ensuring early detection of potential cases, and implementing stringent health protocols to prevent further transmission.
In addition to border control measures, public health officials are working closely with international health bodies to share information, resources, and strategies to combat the outbreak.
According to reports monitored across health information, the collaborative effort is aimed at mitigating the spread of Mpox, protecting public health, and preventing the situation from escalating further.
A medical practitioner, who claimed anonymity noted that the African CDC’s declaration serves as a critical reminder of the importance of vigilance and rapid response in managing public health emergencies, especially in regions with limited resources, especially now that the continent is on red alert because of the exit of medical personnel to Europe and the US of A.
The FMoH and NCDC’s proactive measures are crucial steps in safeguarding the health of the population and preventing a broader outbreak across the continent.
