Re-emergence of monkeypox virus outbreak in Nigeria: epidemic preparedness and response (Review-Commentary)

This study assessed Nigeria's preparedness and response to the re-emergence of the monkeypox virus. The Nigerian Government showed its preparedness in the fight against the monkeypox virus by bringing together both Human and Animal Health Sectors. It ensured interventions and programs were created. Among these is Surveillance Outbreak, Response, Management, and Analysis System, a Surveillance and monitoring intervention to manage any outbreak. A second intervention is the Emergency Operation Center. It is recommended that vaccines should be made available, personnel should be adequately trained, and improved diagnostics equipment be made available. Nigeria has had cases of the monkeypox virus, and we wanted to see how far it has come in its preparedness and how it will respond if the need arises. This study reviewed existing literature on Nigeria's battle against the monkeypox virus in times past, the actions taken, and the programs developed.PMID:37554898 | PMC:PMC10406091 | DOI:10.1097/MS9.0000000000001069

Source: Annals of Medicine - August 9, 2023 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Nengak D Precious Progress Agboola Oladapo Oluwatimilehin Olawale K Olakunle Peter Olaniyi Azeez I Adiatu Agboola P Olusogo Danielle J Obiwulu Olowoyeye A Adeola Eze S Ebubechukwu Adebayo M Oluwakayode Olatokun S Akano Queen O Kolawole Source Type: research