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NCDC stated that by the time the cases were reported, it was too late to collect samples for confirmation from the cases.
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The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control on Saturday said a suspected
outbreak of yellow fever in Ebonyi State had killed 20 people.
The agency in a statement signed by its Director General, Dr.
Chikwe Ihekweazu, said a rapid response team had been sent to support
the state since July 30, 2019, in partnership with the World Health
Organisation.
It stated, “ Following a report of cases and deaths from fever
of unknown origin in Izzi Local Government Area in Ebonyi State, the
state public health team commenced investigation. As at the 31st of July
2019, three cases had tested positive for Yellow fever at NCDC’s
National Reference Laboratory, which triggered an immediate response.
“Ebonyi State Epidemiology Team is leading the response with
support from NCDC, National Primary Health Care Development Agency and
WHO.
“In the course of investigation, it was discovered that between
May 1 and August 7, 2019, there had been cases that fit into the case
definition for Yellow fever and 20 deaths in Izzi LGA, Ebonyi State,
indicating that the outbreak may have been going on for a few months
undetected by local health authorities.”
NCDC stated that by the time the cases were reported, it was too late to collect samples for confirmation from the cases.
“Immediately it was notified, NCDC deployed a rapid response
team to support Ebonyi State with contact tracing, case finding, risk
communications and the management of cases. Detailed analysis and plans
are in advanced stages to apply to the international vaccine stockpile
to enable a reactive vaccination campaign in Ebonyi state, in response
to the cluster of cases.”
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