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About 13 Cases of Dengue Fever Confirmed in Northern Region, Says Nigeria Centre for Disease Control
About 13 Cases of Dengue Fever Confirmed in Northern Region, Says Nigeria Centre for Disease Control
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In October, the chief scientist of the World Health Organization (WHO), Jeremy Farrar said that as warmer temperatures are favorable for the mosquitoes... 17.12.2023, Sputnik Africa
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Approximately 71 suspected cases and 13 confirmed cases of dengue fever were reported in November in Nigeria's northern Sokoto State, the country's Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) said.Most of the suspected cases are between 21 and 40 years old, the center reported. Given that the reported cases have been confirmed only in Sokoto State, which has experience in responding to dengue outbreaks, and that no deaths or severe cases have been reported so far, the NCDC assessed the current risk level of the dengue outbreak as moderate.At the national level, the country has taken numerous steps to strengthen its preparedness for a large-scale outbreak, including developing an emergency action plan, sending alert notifications to all Subnational Public Health Emergency Operations Centers, preparing Trained Rapid Response Teams for deployment in the event of a nationwide outbreak, and others.Dengue fever is a viral infection found in tropical and subtropical climates, mostly in urban and semi-urban areas, that can be transmitted to humans through the bite of an infected mosquito.Another West African country is also subjected to the outbreak of the dengue fever. In late October, more than 200 people died in Burkina Faso due to the disease, with rapidly increasing new cases, the country's health ministry said.According to the WHO, the dengue fever could seriously threaten Africa, the US and Southern Europe this decade.
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About 13 Cases of Dengue Fever Confirmed in Northern Region, Says Nigeria Centre for Disease Control
In October, the chief scientist of the World Health Organization (WHO), Jeremy Farrar said that as warmer temperatures are favorable for the mosquitoes carrying the dengue fever infection, this decade the disease could become a serious threat to Africa, the US and the Southern Europe.
Approximately 71 suspected cases and 13 confirmed cases of dengue fever were reported in November in Nigeria's northern Sokoto State, the country's Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC)
said.Most of the suspected cases are between 21 and 40 years old, the center reported. Given that the reported cases have been confirmed only in Sokoto State, which has experience in responding to dengue outbreaks, and that no deaths or severe cases have been reported so far, the NCDC assessed the
current risk level of the dengue outbreak as moderate.
"There is currently adequate in-country capacity (including technical, health workforce and diagnostic) to respond effectively in the event of a large-scale outbreak. [...] An effective response system is in place with the availability of control capacities (including trained rapid response teams, and an effective infection, prevention, and control program) to limit the risk of spread to other states," the center noted.
At the national level,
the country has taken numerous steps to strengthen its preparedness for a large-scale outbreak, including developing an emergency action plan, sending alert notifications to all Subnational Public Health Emergency Operations Centers, preparing Trained Rapid Response Teams for deployment in the event of a nationwide outbreak, and others.
Dengue fever is a viral infection found in tropical and subtropical climates, mostly in urban and semi-urban areas, that can be transmitted to humans through the bite of an infected mosquito.
"Most people with dengue have mild or no symptoms and will get better in 1–2 weeks. Rarely, dengue can be severe and lead to death. If symptoms occur, they usually begin 4–10 days after infection and last for 2–7 days. Symptoms may include high fever (40°C/104°F), severe headache, pain behind the eyes, muscle and joint pains, nausea, vomiting, swollen glands, and rash. Individuals who are infected for the second time are at greater risk of severe dengue," the NCDC said.
Another West African country is also subjected to the outbreak of the dengue fever. In late October, more than 200
people died in Burkina Faso due to the disease, with rapidly increasing new cases, the country's health ministry said.
According to the WHO, the dengue fever could
seriously threaten Africa, the US and Southern Europe this decade.
