Nigeria's fight against Lassa fever, cholera outbreak
After successfully containing a meningitis outbreak in the Northern part of the country earlier this year which claimed 1,166 people, Nigeria's Centre for Disease Control is once again battling to contain a Lassa fever and Cholera outbreak.
Thu, 06 Jul 2017 11:16:29 GMT
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- Lessons learned from past outbreaks, such as meningitis, are being used to tackle the current Lassa fever and cholera outbreaks.
- The NCDC is focusing on early detection, digitalization of surveillance, and improved laboratory diagnostic capacity to enhance response to outbreaks.
- Collaborations with partners in vaccination programs are underway to introduce vaccines for diseases like meningitis to prevent future outbreaks.
Nigeria has been facing a series of infectious disease outbreaks, with the recent challenges being Lassa fever and cholera. After successfully containing a meningitis outbreak earlier this year, the Nigeria Center for Disease Control (NCDC) is once again at the forefront of battling these new outbreaks. Dr. Chikwe Ihekweazu, the head of the NCDC, provided insights into the current situation and the strategies being implemented to address the challenges. The lessons learned from past outbreaks, such as the meningitis outbreak, are being used to tackle the current situation. Dr. Ihekweazu highlighted the importance of detecting and responding to outbreaks early, emphasizing the need for a coordinated approach across all levels of government. The NCDC has been working on digitalizing the surveillance process, improving laboratory diagnostic capacity, and enhancing risk communication to prevent large-scale outbreaks. Additionally, collaborations with partners in vaccination programs are underway to introduce vaccines for diseases like meningitis.
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