Nigeria Records Decline in Disease Outbreaks Nationwide

Despite a significant reduction in reported yellow fever, diphtheria, and cholera cases, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has warned of an imminent surge in Lassa fever cases during the upcoming season. The disease control agency has intensified preparedness efforts to mitigate the impact of the expected surge, citing the seasonal nature of Lassa fever.

Key Takeaways:

Nigeria reported a decline in disease outbreaks nationwide, with a significant reduction in reported yellow fever, diphtheria, and cholera cases.
The Director General of NCDC, Jide Idris, warned of an imminent surge in Lassa fever cases during the upcoming season, citing the seasonal nature of the disease.
As of September 2024, Nigeria had reported 1,728 suspected yellow fever cases, of which 43 tested positive.
36 states and the FCT have been affected, with 496 Local Government Areas (LGAs) reporting cases.
Yellow fever vaccination is the best prevention, according to the NCDC.
Eight cases of yellow fever have been confirmed, with two deaths reported, resulting in a 0.1 per cent case fatality rate.
Nigeria has reported 7,973 suspected Lassa fever cases, with 982 confirmed cases and 168 deaths, resulting in a 17.1 per cent case fatality rate.
In 2024, Nigeria reported a total of 12,085 suspected diphtheria cases across 21 states and 170 Local Government Areas (LGAs).
Out of the suspected cases, 7,784 cases have been confirmed.
There have been 20 suspected cases of diphtheria reported in week 35, with 12 confirmed cases in three states and nine Local Government Areas.
Nigeria reported 141 suspected cholera cases and one death across five Local Government Areas in week 36.

Statistics:

1,728 suspected yellow fever cases reported as of September 2024, with 43 confirmed cases.
7,973 suspected Lassa fever cases reported, with 982 confirmed cases and 168 deaths.
17.1 per cent case fatality rate for Lassa fever.
12,085 suspected diphtheria cases reported in 2024, with 7,784 confirmed cases.
20 suspected cases of diphtheria reported in week 35, with 12 confirmed cases.
141 suspected cholera cases and one death reported in week 36.
36 states and the FCT affected by yellow fever outbreak.
496 Local Government Areas (LGAs) reporting cases of yellow fever.

Sources:

(https://ncdc.gov.ng/)
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