Bassey Bassey, has said flooding in various parts of the country
contributed to quick spread of monkey pox across the affected states.
Bassey said this in Abuja on Thursday at a one-day colloquium
organised by the Association of Medical Scientists of Nigeria, FCT
branch.
"So, when flooding happens, this is what you see. For floods that last
for seven days, expect waterborne diseases.
Those lasting for one to four weeks, expect rodent-borne diseases. And
the floods exceeding four weeks, you will have a combination of all."
Also speaking, the National Coordinator of the NCDC, Dr Chikwe
Ihekweazu, who was represented by Dr Adedeji Adebayo, said floodwater
had become the major source of infectious diseases.
Dear reader how much do you know about the monkeypox virus, tell us in
the comment box.
Stay safe.
