Five Cases Of Monkeypox Reported In Akwa Ibom

Five Cases Of Monkeypox Reported In Akwa Ibom

The Akwa Ibom State Government has issued a warning about the rising incidence of monkeypox within the state, with a total of five cases confirmed. Residents are advised to stay alert as the disease continues to spread across various local government areas.

On Friday, September 6, the state government reported that out of 30 diagnostic samples tested, five were positive for monkeypox. The initially confirmed cases involved three males and one female, ranging in age from 2 to 41 years old.

Samuel Etuk, the state’s disease surveillance and notification official, confirmed the fifth case and mentioned that efforts are being made to trace contacts. The affected individuals are currently in isolation.