Tag: NCDC
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NCDC cautions against outbreak of new disease in China
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) says it is committed to safeguarding public health, following reports of a Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) outbreak in China and other regions.
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NCDC gives fresh update on new COVID-19 variant
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has allayed public fears over the detection of the SARS-CoV-2 XEC subvariant globally.
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Lassa Fever cases surge in Ondo, Edo — NCDC
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) recorded a rise in Lassa fever cases in week 39 of 2024, with Ondo and Edo states reporting nine new confirmed cases. The NCDC stated this on its official website, based on latest Lassa Fever Situation Report.
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Nigeria’s cholera cases surge by 128% with Lagos as epicentre – NCDC
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 said that Lagos state accounted for 60 per cent of all cases, with Lagos Island being the most affected Locsl Government Area (LGA).
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Most mpox patients recover after receiving proper care, says NCDC
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reassured Nigerians that most Mpox patients recovered fully after receiving timely and expert medical care. The NCDC via its official website, on Thursday explained the importance of seeking
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Cross River Govt confirms 1 case of Mpox
The Cross River Government has confirmed one case of Mpox in Okoshe community in Obudu Local Government Area. The confirmation is coming a few days after the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, (NCDC) reported a case in the state.
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NCDC reports 40 confirmed cases of Mpox
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has recorded 40 confirmed cases of Mpox out of the 830 suspected cases in the country.
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39 cases of Mpox recorded in Nigeria– NCDC
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has said a total of 39 confirmed cases and zero deaths from mpox have been recorded across 33 states and the Federal Capital Territory.
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Cholera epidemic continues spread across Nigeria
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) says it registered 63 deaths and 2102 suspected cases in the ongoing cholera epidemic across the country.
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Cholera: Water safety threatened by improper refuse disposal, open defecation – NCDC
Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has expressed concern over growing threat to water safety in the country, which triggers outbreak of water-borne diseases, including cholera. Its Director-General, Dr Jide Idris, expressed worry in an interview with NAN on Sunday in Abuja, stressing