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A child infected with Monkey pox There is currently tension in Akwa-Ibom as the deadly monkeypox disease has hit the state. The development has caused panic in neighbouring states in the South-south and South-east regions. Charles Udoh, Akwa Ibom State commissioner for information and strategy, who confirmed the outbreak of the disease in the state, said two other suspected cases were under investigation. Udoh said the disease, which has no known treatment or vaccine, exhibits similar symptoms to smallpox, but was milder and with larger rashes. “Monkeypox currently has no treatment and no vaccine. It looks like Smallpox but the rashes are larger while the disease is milder,” adding that “we will provide more information in subsequent releases”. Meanwhile, Dominic Ukpong, the state commissioner for health has advised residents to cultivate the habit of washing their hands regularly. “The era of avoiding excessive handshake and body contact is here again. We ...

The Bayelsa Government on Thursday, October 5, allayed fears of possible epidemic following the outbreak of a contagious viral disease called “monkey pox” in the state. Monkey Pox Victim The state’s Commissioner for Health, Prof. Ebitimitula Etebu, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Yenogoa that the state government was on top of the situation. Etebu said that the government had contained the outbreak and commenced public sensitisation to curtail spread of the virus. He added that the focus of the enlightenment was enhanced personal hygiene and vigilance with wild animals, the primary vectors of the virus. The commissioner said “the situation is under control but we are taking further steps to enlighten the public about personal hygiene and to be careful with any wild animals around them. “We are harping on increased washing of hands. “We are also working with Veterinary Unit of Ministry of Agriculture to increase surveillance at abattoirs where animals are slaug...