Monkeypox lands in Lagos, two quarantined

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The new health scare in Nigeria, monkey pox, has been recorded in Lagos as two individuals are currently under observation in Lagos.

This was revealed by the Lagos state government at a news conference in Lagos.

Commissioner for Health, Dr. Jide Idris, said although the cases are yet to be confirmed, the symptoms are similar to those who have been struck with the ailment in other parts of the country.

Idris said there is need to sensitize members of the public and provide adequate information on measures for prevention and control of the disease in line with the policy of the State government.

 

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