Tag: NCDC
NCDC will fast-track development in North Central – Research expert
The recently established North Central Development Commission (NCDC) will fast-track development in a region ravaged by insurgency and banditry, an expert, Dr. Mark Nyitse,...
Nigeria’s cholera cases surge by 128% with Lagos as epicentre –...
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), has said that Nigeria witnessed a significant rise of 128 per cent in cholera cases.
NCDC...
S’Court ruling on LGAs: Autonomy crucial for outbreak response — NCDCÂ
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has commended the recent Supreme Court ruling on local government autonomy, saying that the move...
NCDC warns of rising yellow fever cases amid ongoing cholera outbreak
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has issued a warning about the increasing number of yellow fever cases in the country,...
Nigeria first to introduce new 5-in-1 vaccine against meningitis – WHO
Nigeria has become the first country in the world to roll out a new vaccine – Men5CV – recommended by World Health Organisation (WHO),...
Unveiling Nigeria’s epidemic preparedness beyond headlines
In the lush fields of Nasarawa State, 43-year-old Mrs. Mariamu Jubril was tirelessly nurturing crops that sustained her family.
However, a silent battle raged—one that...
Meningitis: How Nigerians can identify symptoms for early intervention -NCDC
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) says meningitis is a serious disease that requires prompt medical attention for effective treatment.
The NCDC,...
Gombe treats 84 suspected meningitis cases, records 6 deaths
The Gombe government says it has recorded six deaths out of the 95 suspected cases of cerebrospinal meningitis (CSM) in the state.
The state recorded...
Lassa Fever: KDSG confirms 5 deaths
The Kaduna State Government has confirmed five deaths following the Lassa fever outbreak in the state. The confirmation is in a report on the...
Lassa Fever: NCDC registers 411 cases, 72 deaths in 6 weeks
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) said it registered 411 confirmed cases and 72 deaths from Lassa fever across 21 states...
Tinubu Administration Appoints New Leadership in Nigerian Health Sector
Lagos, February 15, 2024 - In a bid to elevate Nigeria's public health administration to global standards and ensure the delivery of affordable and...
Meningitis:NCDC deploys rapid response team to Jigawa, Yobe, Katsina
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has deployed a Rapid Response Team (RRT) to Jigawa, Yobe and Katsina State.
Dr Pricilla Ibekwe, Head of...
Diphtheria: NCDC places Nigerians on alert
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has placed Bigerians on alert, following response to reports of diphtheria cases in Lagos and...
COVID-19: Nigeria records 159 additional infections
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has reported 159 additional lab-confirmed cases of COVID-19 in eight states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
The...
COVID-19: Nigeria records 6 deaths, 163 infections Tuesday
Nigeria on Tuesday recorded six more fatalities from the COVID-19 pandemic with 163 new cases confirmed across 12 States and the Federal Capital Territory...
Cholera: Nigeria reports 3,604 deaths, 111,062 cases in 2021 – NCDC
Nigeria reported no fewer than 3,604 deaths and 111,062 cases of cholera in 2021, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) says.
The Nigeria Centre...
Lassa fever: Nigeria records 2 deaths, 222 infections, says NCDC
Nigeria recorded 222 new Lassa fever cases and two new deaths in one week across 15 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) .
The...
