The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has warned the public about a rise in diseases like cholera, yellow fever, and dengue fever. The alert comes as many parts of the country are currently experiencing floods.
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The Edo State Government has confirmed that there is an outbreak of dengue fever in the state. So far, 86 cases have been reported.
A new study has revealed that climate change is responsible for nearly 20% of the record-breaking dengue cases reported worldwide in 2024.
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has launched the Global Strategic Preparedness, Readiness and Response Plan (SPRP) to tackle dengue and other Aedes-borne arboviruses.
Dengue fever, which is spread by mosquitoes in warm and humid weather, is the highest on record especially in Latin American countries where more than 9.7 million dengue cases have been reported this year. According to the CDC, that is more than double the cases in 2023.