Ogun records 4 new cases of monkeypox
Four new cases of monkeypox have been recorded in Ogun State.
This was revealed Thursday by Director of Public Health Dr. Festus Soyinka to Abeokuta reporters.
The health worker said two cases were recorded in Ota, Ado-Odo/Ota local government, and one each in Abeokuta North and Abeokuta South council areas, respectively .
Soyinka explained that the cumulative number of confirmed cases of the disease had risen to seven.
The doctor noted that Disease Surveillance and Notification Officers (DSNOs) in the affected local government areas have carried out summary listing and contact tracing of patients.
While adding that those affected by the disease were placed on medication in an undisclosed hospital.
“The DSNO LGAs conducted an outline list and contact tracing. The DSNOs reported that the patients were taking medications prescribed to them at the hospital,” Soyinka said.
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Four new cases of monkeypox have been recorded in Ogun State.
This was revealed Thursday by Director of Public Health Dr. Festus Soyinka to Abeokuta reporters.
The health worker said two cases were recorded in Ota, Ado-Odo/Ota local government, and one each in Abeokuta North and Abeokuta South council areas, respectively .
Soyinka explained that the cumulative number of confirmed cases of the disease had risen to seven.
The doctor noted that Disease Surveillance and Notification Officers (DSNOs) in the affected local government areas have carried out summary listing and contact tracing of patients.
While adding that those affected by the disease were placed on medication in an undisclosed hospital.
“The DSNO LGAs conducted an outline list and contact tracing. The DSNOs reported that the patients were taking medications prescribed to them at the hospital,” Soyinka said.
READ ALSO IN NIGERIAN TRIBUNE
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