Tag: NCDC
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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 Special Projects and Partnerships Unit at NCDC, said this on Monday in Abuja, during a Ministerial bi-weekly meeting on the update of COVID-19 response and development in the…
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Kano Govt Confirms outbreak of Diphtheria in 13 LGs
The Kano State Government has confirmed the outbreak of Diphtheria in 13 Local Government Areas of the state.
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Nigerians placed on alert as new disease scare hits Lagos, Kano
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has placed Nigerians on alert, following response to reports of diphtheria cases in Lagos and Kano States.
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NCDC confirms 42 new cases of COVID-19
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has confirmed 42 additional COVID-19 infections in the country in two weeks, with Lagos State recording 27 cases.
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NCDC issues public health advisory as PSC relaxes COVID-19 safety measures
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), has issued a public health advisory in the country, following the Presidential approval for the relaxation of COVID-19 safety measures and travel advisory. The Director-General of NCDC, Dr. Ifedayo Adetifa, on Wednesday
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Senate investigates budgeting system of NACA
The Senate is investigating the 2021 and 2022 budgeting system used by the National Agency for the Control of Aids (NACA) in preparing its annual budget.
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NCDC cautions Nigerians against non-essential travel to Uganda
Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) on Monday cautioned Nigerians and other residents against embarking on non-essential travel to Uganda for now. The NCDC Director-General, Dr Ifedayo Adetifa, gave the caution in a statement he signed on Monday in Abuja.
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Nigeria on alert mode as Ebola resurfaces in Uganda
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) says it is aware of the ongoing outbreak of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) caused by the Sudan strain of the Ebola Virus (EV) in Uganda.
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NCDC records 8 new Lassa Fever infections, as death toll hits 171
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has recorded eight (8) more Lassa Fever infections and one death between September 5 and 11, 2022. The Centre on its official website said the new cases bring the total number of confirmed cases and deaths in the country to 917 and 171, respectively. It also…
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N10bn for local vaccines production intact – Minister
Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire, says the N10 billion earmarked in 2020 by the Federal Government for local production of vaccines, is still intact.