Weekly Epidemiological Report

August 2019 Week 31

Editoral

Strong Partnerships to Prevent Epidemics in Nigeria

Posted: 20-08-2019 09:11:12 AM

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has a strong network of partners that support the agency in the delivery of its mandate to protect the health of Nigerians. Since 2017, NCDC has been collaborating with Resolve to Save Lives (RTSL), an initiative of Vital Strategies, to prevent epidemics in Nigeria. On the 5th of August 2019, the collaboration between NCDC and RTSL was formally launched in Abuja, Nigeria.

Since the collaboration began, RTSL has provided support to NCDC across five main areas:

1. Implementation of the World Bank Regional Disease Surveillance System Enhancement project

2. Development and implementation of the National Action Plan for Health Security (NAPHS)

3. Epidemic preparedness through:

a. Capacity building of mid-level NCDC technical staff on project management for epidemic preparedness

b. Provision of emergency revolving fund

4. Improvement of coordination of the national yellow fever and measles networks of laboratories

5. Public awareness and domestic resource mobilisation through advocacy

The formal launch of the collaboration also provided an opportunity for the President/CEO of RTSL, Dr. Tom Frieden to visit the NCDC Headquarters, National Reference Laboratory and Maitama District Hospital.

The visit provided the two institutions with an opportunity to reflect, consolidate on and redefine the working relationship that has led to strong outputs. The visit also enabled the two institutions to assess the existing relationship and agree on priorities in the coming years.

We remain grateful to RTSL for the support that has led to improved capacities at NCDC, and are committed to strengthening national and global health security.


Summary of Incidents

Ongoing Incidents are defined as confirmed cases where a national EOC or equivalent has been activated

Other incidents are those confirmed cases for which EOC is not activated.

Notes

1. Information for this disease was retrieved from the Technical Working Group and Situation Reports

2. Case Fatality Rate (CFR) for this disease is reported for confirmed cases only

3. Information for this disease was retrieved from IDSR 002 data

4. CFR for this disease is reported for total cases i.e. suspected + confirmed

5. Information for sentinel influenza was retrieved from the laboratory.


Lassa Fever

Key points

• There were 93 suspected cases of Lassa Fever reported from 19 LGAs in 11 States and FCT (Edo – 50, Ondo – 20, Ebonyi – 7, Bauchi – 7, Nasarawa – 1, Plateau – 2, FCT – 1, Kwara – 1, Gombe – 1, Kano – 1, Delta – 1, Ogun - 1). There were 11 confirmed cases and one death was death recorded.

Actions

To date:

• National LF multi-partner, multi-sectoral Technical Working Group (TWG) continues to coordinate the response activities at all levels

• Implementation of targeted risk communication and enhanced surveillance activities in affected states

Planned:

• States to complete After Action Review template

• Implementation of rodent control measures in hotspot LGAs (Phase 2) .


Cerebrospinal Meningitis (CSM)

Key points

• There were 11 suspected cases of Cerebrospinal Meningitis reported from eight LGAs in six states (Benue – 1, Katsina – 4, Ondo – 3, Plateau – 1, Sokoto – 1, Yobe - 1). None was laboratory confirmed and no death was recorded.

Actions

To date:

• The National CSM TWG meets weekly to review reports from states and plan appropriately

Planned:

Conduct After Action Review (AAR).


Yellow Fever

Key points

• There were 62 suspected cases of Yellow fever reported from 42 LGAs in 17 states (Anambra – 1, Benue – 1, Borno – 10, Ebonyi – 12, Enugu – 2, FCT – 1, Jigawa – 3, Katsina – 6, Kebbi – 14, Kogi – 2, Kwara – 1, Nasarawa – 2, Ogun – 1, Ondo – 1, Osun – 2, Plateau – 1 & Taraba - 2). None was laboratory confirmed and four deaths were recorded.

Actions

To date:

• The multi-agency YF TWG is coordinating national response activities

• The Ebonyi State Incident Coordination Centre is leading the outbreak investigation with support from the National team (NCDC and NPHCDA) and WHO

Planned:

• Production and distribution of Yellow Fever IEC materials to states

• Operationalisation of the three new laboratories added to the Yellow Fever Laboratory network

Reactive vaccination campaign in Ebonyi led by National Primary Healthcare Development Agency (NPHCDA).


Cholera

Key points

• There were 83 suspected cases of Cholera reported from three LGAs in Adamawa state. There were 14 laboratory confirmed cases and no death was recorded.

Actions

To date:

• The Cholera TWG continues to coordinate activities in states in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Water Resources (FMWR) and support from partners

• Adamawa state EOC is leading the response to cases in the state

Planned:

• Follow up with states to ensure continued surveillance and early reporting

• Deploy a team to conduct an in-depth investigation in Adamawa state.


Measles

Key points

• There were 470 suspected cases of Measles reported from 136 LGAs in 28 States and FCT. None was laboratory confirmed and no death was recorded

Actions

To date:

• The multi-agency National Measles TWG is monitoring and coordinating response activities across the States

• Measles TWG is working closely with NPHCDA towards measles Supplemental Immunization Activity in the country

Planned:

• Review of measles surveillance data across the country

• Conduct After Action Review (AAR) and measles guideline review meeting.


Monkeypox

Key points

• There was one suspected case of Monkeypox reported from Ojo LGA, Lagos State. Only one case was confirmed and no death was recorded.

Actions

To date:

• The monkeypox TWG is monitoring and coordinating response activities across the states

• Surveillance has been enhanced in all affected states

• Offsite support given to affected states

Planned:

• Supportive supervision to non-reporting states in North-Central, South-East, South-West and South-South Zones


Acute Flaccid Paralysis (AFP)

Key points

• In the reporting week, 122 suspected cases of AFP were reported from 103 LGAs in 28 states and FCT

Actions

Planned:

• Complete documentation by the states on polio certification and presentation to National Committee on Certification for review from 5th – 9th August 2019.


National Influenza Sentinel Surveillance

Key points

• There was a positive case of Influenza subtype A&B (2.2%)

• The percentage influenza positive was highest (66.7%) in week 27.


Timeliness and Completeness of Reports


Timeliness and Completeness of Reports by States

Highlight of the week

  • Summary of Incidents
  • Lassa Fever
  • Cerebrospinal Meningitis (CSM)
  • Yellow Fever
  • Cholera
  • Measles
  • Monkeypox
  • Acute Flaccid Paralysis (AFP)
  • National Influenza Sentinel Surveillance
  • Timeliness and Completeness of Reports
  • Timeliness and Completeness of Reports by States

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