Tag: NCDC
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NCDC confirms two new deaths, surge rises to 145
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has confirmed two new deaths from Lassa fever, bringing the total number of fatalities in 2025 to 145.
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Nigeria records 145 Lassa fever deaths
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has confirmed 145 deaths from Lassa fever in 2025, as the country continues to battle the viral hemorrhagic disease across 18 states.
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Lassa fever death rate rises as cases spread – NCDC
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reported a rise in the fatality rate of Lassa fever, as the disease continues to spread across states with new confirmed cases and more deaths.
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Lassa fever, meningitis kill 366 in 24 States – NCDC
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention has reported a total of 366 deaths from Lassa fever and meningitis in 24 states of the federation.
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Infection spreads to 18 States as Lassa fever claims 138 lives
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), says Lassa fever has claimed 138 lives between January till date with a 19.3 per cent case fatality rate.
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NCDC raises alarm over life-threatening impact of antimicrobial resistance
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has raised alarm over the life-threatening impact of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Dr Jide Idris, Director-General, NCDC raised the alarm in an interview with NAN on Saturday in Abuja.
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Diphtheria deaths skyrocket amidst vaccination crisis, NCDC warns
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) says 1,319 deaths have been recorded in the country’s ongoing diphtheria outbreak.
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SAD! Lassa Fever k!lls doctor, 97 others in Nigeria
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has emphasised the growing urgency for Nigerians to maintain rodent-free environments and enhance personal hygiene amid the ongoing Lassa fever outbreak. With the disease spreading and already claiming 98 lives in 2025, including a medical doctor, the agency stressed the need for preventive measures such as…
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NCDC alarmed by high fatality rate of Lassa fever
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reported 80 deaths from 413 confirmed Lassa fever cases across 11 states during Epidemiological Week 6 (Feb. 3–9, 2025).
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NCDC opens up on readiness as Uganda confirms Ebola outbreak
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has placed the country on high alert following the confirmation of an Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) outbreak in Uganda.