The National Orientation Agency (NOA) in Akwa Ibom State has begun a sensitization exercise to educate the public on the prevalence and prevention of Mpox disease in the state.
The National Orientation Agency in Akwa Ibom State has begun a sensitization exercise to educate the public on the prevalence and prevention of Mpox disease in the state. This initiative follows reports from the Ministry of Health that Akwa Ibom State has recorded eight cases of the Mpox outbreak, ranking it among the states with the highest prevalence of the virus. The NOA Coordinator in the state, Mr. Mkpoutom Mkpoutom, disclosed this while fielding questions from journalists in Uyo on Monday.
'Ten local governments are seriously affected, with the most impacted local government areas being Uyo, Onna, Mkpat Enin, and Ikot Ekpene. This means that, in the whole federation, Akwa Ibom ranks high in Mpox cases. 'Right now, this is the problem in Akwa Ibom, and we want everybody to be aware. According to the health sector, there is currently no cure for Mpox; management and treatment are the only options available.
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