NPHCDA stresses on the importance of yellow fever vaccine, preventive measures
NAN reports that Yellow Fever is a viral infection transmitted by mosquitoes, primarily in tropical regions of Africa and South America.
NPHCDA stresses on the importance of yellow fever vaccine, preventive measures [cgtn]
Recommended articles
![Niger State Governor, Umar Bago. [Twitter:@Umarfryda]](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg'%20width%3D'100'%20height%3D'100'%20data-ring-placeholder%3D'1'%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E "Niger State Governor, Umar Bago. [Twitter:@Umarfryda]")
The agency’s Executive Director, Dr Muyi Aina, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Friday that public health vigilance is equally critical in tackling the menace. NAN reports that Yellow Fever is a viral infection transmitted by mosquitoes, primarily in tropical regions of Africa and South America.
The disease is diagnosed based on laboratory testing, person’s symptoms and travel history and the symptoms include fever, headache, jaundice, and severe bleeding. There is no medicine to treat or cure infection.
However, vaccination is effective in preventing the disease. The NPHCDA boss, therefore, highlighted measures taken by the agency to promote awareness and ensure widespread access to the single vaccine dose.
ADVERTISEMENT
He underscored the broader public health implications, emphasising that individual protection extends beyond personal well-being to contribute significantly to the collective resilience against Yellow Fever.
He added that “it is essential to get vaccinated. Additionally, use insect repellent, wear long-sleeved clothing, and sleep under a mosquito net in affected areas to prevent mosquito bite.”
He said that as the NPHCDA takes proactive stance in advocating for vaccination, “healthcare professionals, policymakers, and the public must also join forces in the relentless pursuit of eradicating Yellow Fever.”
Meanwhile, the country’s situation report from the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) website stated that during the reporting period of September 1 to 30, 2023, the agency closely monitored yellow fever cases across the country.
The NCDC said that a total of 193 suspected cases were reported from 104 local government areas in 27 states, with no death in the reporting month. Cumulatively from January 1 to September 30, 2023, a total of 2,203 suspected yellow fever cases were reported across 492 local government areas of the federation and the FCT, it added.
JOIN OUR PULSE COMMUNITY!
ADVERTISEMENT
Eyewitness? Submit your stories now via social or:
Email: eyewitness@pulse.ng
Recommended articles
FG presents 1,437 metric tonnes food commodities to Niger Govt
Jimoh Ibrahim warns Tinubu about danger of not dropping ministers accused of corruption
EFCC to arraign Sirika and his daughter on Thursday over ₦2.7bn fraud
Fubara's loyalist, Jumbo emerges Rivers Assembly Speaker
Reps want military joint taskforce to flush out criminals in Niger
Okomu Oil Palm threatens to shut down operations due to militant invasions
Delta Assembly confirms appointment of Governor Oborevwori’s 5 nominees
Reps form committee to probe death of 4-year-old at Brickhall school
FCT residents choose ponmo, crayfish for protein amid soaring meat, fish prices
Pulse Sports
DAVID AND VICTORIA BECKHAM: How the global soccer superstar and the Spice Girl-turned-fashion designer make and spend their millions
Chelsea set to offer Romelu Lukaku and cash for Super Eagles star Victor Osimhen
Mikel Obi: Super Eagles legend goes viral speaking Hausa
Anthony Joshua: Nigerian-born boxer teams up with Mariah Carey, Naomi Campbell and Cuppy in France
ADVERTISEMENT
![Bola Tinubu. [Facebook]](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg'%20width%3D'300'%20height%3D'172'%20data-ring-placeholder%3D'1'%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E "Bola Tinubu. [Facebook]")