Home Africa Nigeria: Study raises alarm over silent mpox transmission in Nigeria

Nigeria: Study raises alarm over silent mpox transmission in Nigeria

Nigeria: Study raises alarm over silent mpox transmission in Nigeria

Africa Links 24 with Sade Oguntola
Published on 2026-02-05 05:20:00

Scientists have warned that the mpox virus may be circulating silently in parts of Nigeria, often without symptoms typically associated with the disease.

A study published in Nature Communications found that exposure to the mpox virus can occur without recognised illness and that residual immunity from historic smallpox vaccination continues to influence the spread of the virus in human populations.

Researchers from the University of Cambridge, in collaboration with Nigerian…

Read the Full article on Nigerian Tribune

Previous articleGambia: GGC Disburses Billions but Faces Logistical Challenges in Groundnut Procurement –
Next articleNigeria: Suswam resigns from PDP — Africa Links 24