Via the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, an excerpt from the weekly epidemiological report for week 44:
In the reporting week ending on the 5th of November, 2017:
o There were 192 new cases of Acute Flaccid Paralysis (AFP) reported. None was confirmed as Polio. The last reported case of Polio in Nigeria was in August 2016. Active case search for AFP is being intensified as Nigeria has reinvigorated its efforts at eradicating Polio.
o 14 suspected cases of Cholera were reported from three LGAs in three States (Borno - 9, Cross River – 1 and Kaduna – 4). None was laboratory confirmed and three deaths were recorded.
o Four suspected cases of Lassa fever were reported from four LGAs in (two States: Bauchi – 2 & Ondo -2). One was laboratory confirmed (Ondo) and no death was recorded.
o There were 16 suspected cases of Cerebrospinal Meningitis (CSM) reported from eight LGAs in eight States (Abia -1, Adamawa – 1, Borno -1, FCT – 6, Osun – 1, Oyo – 3, Sokoto -2 & Taraba -1). Of these, none was laboratory confirmed and no death was recorded. Ongoing surveillance for CSM has been intensified in all the 26 States in the Nigeria meningitis belt.
o There were 362 suspected cases of Measles reported from 34 States. None was laboratory confirmed and one death was recorded.
In the reporting week, Edo State failed to send in their report. Timeliness of reporting remains 85% in both previous and current weeks (Week 43 and 44) while completeness remains at 100%. It is very important for all States to ensure timely and complete reporting at all times, especially during an outbreak.
