Nigeria has recorded no fatalities from Mpox in 2024, compared to 2022 and 2023 with two and seven deaths reported respectively.
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The age and sex distribution in the report showed that children below five years old are most affected, followed by age groups 26 to 30 and 46 to 50. A total of 67 cases have been confirmed in 2024. Out of the total 64 confirmed cases recorded in 2024, children below age five accounted for the highest cases with a total of 15 confirmed cases.Support journalism driven by facts, created by Nigerians for Nigerians. Our thorough, researched reporting relies on the support of readers like you.
To reduce transmission and contain the outbreak, WHO on Friday announced the approval of the MVA-BN vaccine as the first vaccine against Mpox to be added to its prequalification list.At Premium Times, we firmly believe in the importance of high-quality journalism. Recognizing that not everyone can afford costly news subscriptions, we are dedicated to delivering meticulously researched, fact-checked news that remains freely accessible to all.
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