…. As Edo, Sokoto, Account For 86 Percent
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has disclosed that Sokoto State recorded one death from Dengue fever out of the 29 suspected cases and six confirmed cases.
It said the incident happened in November 2025.
Dengue fever is a viral infection transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes, particularly Aedes aegypti, which are active during the day.
The disease causes high fever, severe headache, joint and muscle pain, nausea, and rashes. In severe cases, it can lead to bleeding, organ failure, and death.
The agency via its official website revealed that the three local government areas in Sokoto State, Sokoto South, Sokoto North, and Wurno, recorded at least one suspected case each.
The public health agency said that the confirmed fatality was among these cases.
Cumulatively, it said from January to November 2025, Nigeria reported 735 suspected dengue cases across five states and 17 LGAs, with 219 confirmed infections and two deaths, giving a case fatality rate (CFR) of 0.91per cent.
“Edo and Sokoto State accounted for over 86 per cent of all suspected cases, with Edo alone reporting 537 suspected cases and 198 confirmed infections,” he said.
The agency further indicated that the most affected age group was 31 to 50 years, accounting for 43.8 percent of confirmed cases, while both men and women were affected.
The NCDC urged Nigerians to adopt these preventive measures and seek medical care promptly if dengue symptoms occur.
It also pointed out that the importance of timely reporting of suspected cases to control the spread and prevent fatalities.
