No Mpox Outbreak Confirmed In Benue, Says Health Commissioner
Health officials have deployed surveillance teams and collected samples as they await lab confirmation of the suspected case, the commissioner said.
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Benue probes suspected Mpox case
The Benue State government has launched an investigation into a suspected case of Mpox reported in Konshisha Local Government Area (LGA) of the state. State Commissioner for Health and Human Services, Dr. Paul Ogwuche, who disclosed this in a statement at the weekend, assured residents that no outbreak of the viral disease has been confirmed in the state. Ogwuche said his ministry, however activated its disease surveillance system immediately af…
No Mpox Outbreak Confirmed In Benue, Says Health Commissioner
The Benue State Government has dismissed reports of a Mpox outbreak in the state, saying no case has been confirmed, following the emergence of social media reports alleging a suspected outbreak in Konshisha Local Government Area.The state Ministry of Health and Human Services said it immediately activated its disease surveillance system after receiving reports of a suspected Mpox case at Tyokula Achihi Residence in Korinya, Konshisha Local Gove…
Benue begins investigation after suspected Mpox report
The Benue State Government has launched an investigation into a suspected case of Mpox reported in Konshisha Local Government Area. The Commissioner for Health and Human Services, Dr. Paul Ogwuche, made this known on Saturday while reacting to reports of a suspected infection at the Tyokula Achihi residence in Korinya, Konshisha LGA. According to him, the Ministry of Health swiftly activated its disease surveillance mechanism in line with public…
Mpox: Benue investigates suspected cases in Konshisha LG
The Benue State Ministry of Health and Human Services has launched an investigation into reports of a suspected Mpox outbreak in Korinya, Konshisha Local Government Area, LGA, following a distress call by residents who appealed for urgent government and international intervention over an unidentified skin disease affecting several people in their community. The post Mpox: Benue investigates suspected cases in Konshisha LG appeared first on Vangu…
Benue State: 12 Things You Need To Know About Mpox Outbreak
The Benue State Ministry of Health and Human Services has disclosed that it is investigating a suspected Mpox case in Korinya community, Konshisha LGA. Dr. Paul Egwuche, Commissioner for Health, while addressing newsmen, disclosed that the ministry triggered its surveillance system after social media reports of a suspected case at a home in Korinya. According to Egwuche, the Director of Public Health has instructed the State Epidemiologist to …
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