Tag: NCDC
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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
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Death toll rises as cholera spreads at severe rate in Lagos, other States
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reported 1,598 suspected cases of cholera across 107 local government areas.
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Mysterious illness continues to trigger NCDC investigation
Mysterious illness surfaced in Kaduna, Sokoto and Zamfara states, prompting the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) to launch continuous investigation.
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Mysterious illness claims 8 lives in Sokoto
No fewer than eight deaths and 208 suspected cases related to a mysterious illness have been recorded in Sokoto State, an official disclosed.
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NCDC swings into action as mysterious disease rattles Sokoto State
A mysterious illness has emerged in Isa Local Government Area of Sokoto State, leaving both health authorities and community leaders confused.
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Lassa Fever: NCDC registers 20 deaths across 16 states
Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) says it has registered new cases of Lassa fever and 20 deaths across 16 states in one week. According to NCDC, the period spans from Feb. 26 to March 3.
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North Central Devt Commission Bill sails through 2nd reading in Senate
The bill seeking the establishment of North Central Development Commission (NCDC), being sponsored by the senator representing Benue South Senatorial District and Senate Minority Leader, Comrade Abba Moro and co-sponsored by all the senators from North Central, on Wednesday, passed Second Reading on the floor of the senate. The bill, which passed First Reading on…
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Tinubu approves new leadership in NCDC, re-appoints NAFDAC DG [See full appointments]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed a new Director-General for the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, Dr. Olajide Idris, who replaces Prof. Ifedayo Adetifa. He named Dr. Mansur Kabir as the new Chairman of the board of the National
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NCDC intensifies effort to combat meningitis outbreak
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) says it has demonstrated proactive approach in combating Cerebrospinal Meningitis (CSM) outbreak in the country. Director-General of the centre, Ifedayo Adetifa, said on Thursday in Abuja that the approach
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Sharp increase in Lassa Fever reported in week 51 of 2023 – NCDC
The Nigerian Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), has reported a sharp increase in Lassa Fever cases in week 51 of 2023. The centre, however, reported a lower fatality rate compared to the same period the previous year. The information was released in NCDC’s official website on Sunday in Abuja.