NCDC Issues Alert On Dengue Fever, Cholera, Mpox, Diphtheria Outbreaks
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The Federal Government has issued an alert warning Nigerians of the outbreak of infectious diseases across the country.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Issuing the warning on Friday via its website, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) confirmed the widespread outbreak of cholera, dengue fever, Mpox, diphtheria, and yellow fever.<\/span><\/p>\n The public Health <\/a>agency warned of serious public Health <\/a>risks if urgent action was not taken, arguing that the ongoing outbreaks required immediate national attention.<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cThe situation demands heightened vigilance and intensified response efforts from all stakeholders,\u201d the NCDC said.<\/span><\/p>\n Suspected cholera cases have been reported in 34 states, with Zamfara accounting for 32 per cent of the total, as of epidemiological week 26 (June 23\u201329, 2025).<\/span><\/p>\n Other affected states include Bayelsa, Adamawa, Delta, Lagos, and Rivers.<\/span><\/p>\n Caused by Vibrio cholerae, Cholera can lead to severe diarrhoea, dehydration, and death if untreated.<\/span><\/p>\n NCDC also confirmed a dengue fever outbreak in Edo between June 9 and 13, following laboratory investigations.<\/span><\/p>\n Dengue, like yellow fever, is spread by Aedes mosquitoes and is being fuelled by poor sanitation and climate-related conditions.<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cNigeria is already experiencing a rising incidence of cholera, while yellow fever and dengue fever are beginning to be detected in some states,\u201d the NCDC said.<\/span><\/p>\n Yellow fever has been confirmed in Abia, Anambra, Edo, Ekiti, Lagos, and Rivers states, with seven cases verifie<\/span>d.<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cThe yellow fever vaccine remains the most effective prevention strategy,\u201d the<\/span> NCDC said.<\/span><\/p>\n The NCDC <\/span>said<\/span> Mpox and diphtheria <\/span>remained<\/span> ongoing threats.<\/span><\/p>\n Mpox causes fever, rash, and swollen lymph nodes, while diphtheria leads to severe throat infections and breathing difficulties.<\/span><\/p>\n It urged citizens to take preventive steps, including eliminating mosquito breeding sites, sleeping under insecticide-treated nets, using repellents, maintaining high hygiene standards, and avoiding self-medication.<\/span><\/p>\n