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NCDC Alerts on Risk of Cerebrospinal Meningitis

Web News 12 January 2024 173 0

By Annabel Nwachukwu Due to the prevailing weather conditions in the country, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has released a public health advisory concerning cerebrospinal meningitis. Cerebrospinal Meningitis (CSM) is an acute inflammation of the membranes covering Continue Reading

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Don’t create unnecessary panic, share only verified information – NCDC DG

Web News 26 August 2023 286 0

By Nafiu Busari The Director General, Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, NCDC, Dr Ifedayo Adetifa says the purported new Omicron variant of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, named BA.2.86 is not in Nigeria. It also denied any increase in cases of COVID-19 in the country. In a statement on the new COVID-19 variant, Dr Adetifa […]Continue Reading

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FG Increases Hazard Allowance for NAFDAC, NCDC, Others’ Workers

Web News 28 July 2023 330 0

The Federal Government has approved the upward review of hazard allowance for non-hospital-based health professionals in the country. The government made this known in a circular dated July 26, 2023, and signed by the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the National Salaries, Incomes, and Wages Commission, Ekpo Nta. The circular was titled, “Review of […]Continue Reading

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NCDC Wants Aggressive Campaign against Epidemics

Web News 12 July 2023 412 0

By Nafiu Busari The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention(NCDC) has tasked media organizations on accurate reportage of epidemics to combat public health challenges in Nigeria effectively. The Director General of NCDC, Dr. Ifedayo Adetifa, in his speech at the Media EIS Epidemiology, Infodemiology and Social Behaviour Change Programme Press Conference in Abuja, Continue Reading

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Diphtheria: Medical Experts Call for Maximum Attention to Effective Vaccination

Web News 30 January 2023 747 0

Francisca Irekpita Medical experts want Nigerians to pay more attention to routine immunization coverage and effective vaccinations in the bid to combat the spread of diphtheria in the country.  The experts, while speaking with Radio Nigeria on the reported upsurge in cases of diphtheria in parts of the country also emphasized the need for sustainable […]Continue Reading

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Monkey Pox: NCDC Reports 21 Cases in Seven Days

Web News 11 September 2022 360 0

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control , NCDC, has reported 21 more cases of monkeypox in the country within the past seven days. The NCDC via its official website announced on Sunday that the disease could be spread by close contact and exposure to an infected person’s respiratory droplets, skin lesions or bodily fluids. The […]Continue Reading

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NCDC Releases Lassa Fever Infection Report for Week 33

Web News 28 August 2022 341 0

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, says the number of Lassa fever infections since the beginning of 2022 is 894, with 168 deaths. The latest situation report released for week 33 by the NCDC also showed that there are 6392 suspected cases of the infection across 101 Local Government Areas in 25 states. The […]Continue Reading

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Monkey Pox: NCDC Confirms 157 Cases, 4 Deaths

Web News 8 August 2022 346 0

Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, has confirmed 157 cases of monkeypox across 26 States in the country. The Centre disclosed this in its latest Monkeypox situation report for week 30. Monkeypox is a rare viral zoonotic infectious disease transmitted from animals to humans that occur sporadically, primarily in remote villages of Central and West […]Continue Reading

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NCDC Records 880 Fresh COVID Cases 

Web News 9 July 2022 633 0

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control NCDC reported 880 new cases of coronavirus on Saturday, raising the tally to 258,517 since the onset of the pandemic. The figure is the highest number of weekly cases recorded since between January 17 and 23, when the cases reached 1,258 . According to the agency’s latest update, the […]Continue Reading

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NCDC Confirms 62 Cases of Monkeypox in 19 States

Web News 28 June 2022 334 0

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control says,62 cases of monkeypox have been confirmed in the country. The NCDC disclosed this in its latest monkeypox situation report released on Tuesday. The World Health Organisation says monkeypox is a viral zoonosis, a virus transmitted to humans from animals, with symptoms very similar to those seen in the […]Continue Reading

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Monkeypox: NCDC Confirms 66 Suspected Cases, One Death

Web News 29 May 2022 1071 0

The monkeypox situation report released on Sunday by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control revealed that no fewer than 66 suspected cases of monkeypox disease have been reported in Nigeria. The agency also noted that while 21 had been confirmed, only a single death had been reported. Report says, monkeypox is a rare disease caused […]Continue Reading

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Lagos, Adamawa lead as NCDC confirms 15 Monkeypox Cases

Web News 11 May 2022 1875 0

Lagos and Adamawa states have the highest figures of three each as Nigeria recorded 15 confirmed cases of monkeypox in seven states between January 1 and April 30, 2022. The confirmed cases were from the 46 suspected cases recorded during the period. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control disclosed this in its latest Monkeypox situation […]Continue Reading

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We are working on developing local COVID-19 vaccines – Professor Damen

Web News 16 January 2022 646 0

The Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists of Nigeria says its members are working towards developing indigenous vaccines against the Novel SARS-COV 2 and other infectious diseases. In a communiqué issued at the end of the association’s Special General meeting, the National President, Professor Garba Damen solicited the federal government’s support for Continue Reading

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NCDC Confirms 2 Cases of Omicron Variant in Nigeria

Web News 1 December 2021 623 0

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control on Wednesday morning confirmed the first case of the Omicron variant in the country. This was contained in a press release by the centre and signed by the Director-General, Dr Ifedayo Adetifa. Omicron variant, a new strain of the coronavirus disease, was reported by South Africa and first detected […]Continue Reading

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Ajo NCDC Nfe Kawon Omo Ile Nigeria Si Ma Tele Ilana Abo Covid-19

Web News 14 April 2021 884 0

Olori eka to nrisi isele pajawiri, lajo to n mojuto itankale aarun nile yi, dokita EVERISTUS ANIAKU, ti kesi awon eeyan ile yii lati ma kaare nidi igbese liana abo arun covid-19. Dokita Aniaku, soro amoran yi lasiko eto idanieko fawon osise naa nipinle Eko. O tokasi pe gbigba abere ajesara ko ni kawon eeyan […]Continue Reading

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Enhancing Adherence To COVID-19 Guidelines By Primary And Secondary Schools

Web News 20 January 2021 946 0

The reopening of schools amidst the second wave of COVID-19 has been generating hiccups as the House of Representatives and some stakeholders faulted the decision, citing a surge in the cases. The House said the reopening would pose a threat to the fight against the second wave of COVID-19. It therefore advised the federal government […]Continue Reading

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Àjọ NCDC Pa Ní Dandan Fún Àwọn Àgùnbánirọ̀ Láti S’àyẹ̀wò COVID-19

Web News 4 November 2020 626 0

Káabo tó péye le wà láwọn ibùdó ìfinimọ́lé fáwọn àgùnbánirọ̀ yíká orílẹ̀èdè yí, àjọ tón gbógunti ìtànkẹ́lẹ̀ àrùn ti sọpé gbogbo àwọn tó fẹ́ sìnrúlu ni wọ́n yo se àyẹ̀wò fun nípa irinsẹ́ tuntun fún síse àyẹ̀wò fún àrùn COVID-19. Olùdarí àjọ náà Ọ̀mọ̀wé Chukwe Ihekweazu ló sọ̀rọ̀ yí lásìkò tón jíròrò papọ̀ pẹ̀lú àwọn […]Continue Reading

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COVID-19: 125 New Cases in Nigeria as Total Rises to 57,849

Web News 24 September 2020 948 0

125 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria; Lagos-37Plateau-18FCT-17Ogun-15Rivers-10Benue-7Kaduna-7Anambra-5Oyo-3Cross River-2Ondo-2Edo-1Imo-1 57,849 confirmed49,098 discharged1,102 deaths Source: NCDCContinue Reading

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COVID-19: Nigeria Records 221 New Cases

Web News 18 September 2020 757 0

221 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria; Lagos-59Abia-46FCT-22Gombe-20Plateau-17Rivers-11Bauchi-7Benue-6Ekiti-6Imo-6Kaduna-4Kwara-4Ondo-4Ogun-3Osun-3Bayelsa-1Edo-1Kano-1 56,956 confirmed48,305 discharged1,094 deaths Source: NCDCContinue Reading

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COVID-19: Nigeria Records Lowest Daily Infections in Five Months

Web News 13 September 2020 706 0

79 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria; Lagos-30Kaduna-17Ogun-7Anambra-5Kano-4Katsina-3FCT-3Akwa Ibom-3Oyo-2Rivers-2Delta-1Plateau-1Ondo-1 56,256 confirmed44,152 discharged1,082 deaths Source: NCDCContinue Reading

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COVID-19: Nigeria Records 197 New Cases

Web News 10 September 2020 722 0

197 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria; Plateau-83Lagos-48Kaduna-17FCT-16Ogun-11Katsina-7Imo-4Edo-3Nasarawa-3Rivers-2Bayelsa-1Oyo-1Osun-1 55,829 confirmed43,810 discharged1,075 deaths Source: NCDCContinue Reading

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COVID-19: 176 New Cases in Nigeria as Total Rises to 55,632

Web News 9 September 2020 731 0

176 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria; FCT-40Lagos-34Plateau-26Enugu-14Delta-12Ogun-12Ondo-9Oyo-8Ekiti-6Ebonyi-4Adamawa-2Nasarawa-2Kwara-2Rivers-2Edo-1Osun-1Bauchi-1 55,632 confirmed43,610 discharged1,070 deaths Source: NCDCContinue Reading

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COVID-19: 100 New Cases in Nigeria as Total Surpasses 55,000

Web News 6 September 2020 623 0

100 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria; Lagos-39FCT-22Kaduna-19Oyo-7Ebonyi-6Edo-3Katsina-1Ekiti-1Bauchi-1Nasarawa-1 55,005 confirmed43,013 discharged1,057 deaths Source: NCDCContinue Reading

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COVID-19: 216 New Cases Recorded in Nigeria

Web News 2 September 2020 648 0

216 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria; Plateau-59Rivers-27Abia-22Lagos-20Oyo-18Enugu-17Kaduna-11FCT-11Ogun-10Ebonyi-4Osun-4Ekiti-4Delta-3Edo-3Akwa Ibom-2Bauchi-1 54,463 confirmed42,439 discharged1,027 deaths Source: NCDCContinue Reading

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COVID-19: Nigeria Records 239 New Cases

Web News 1 September 2020 623 0

239 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria; Plateau-116FCT-33Lagos-19Ekiti-12Kaduna-11Ogun-11Ebonyi-8Benue-7Abia-5Delta-5Ondo-4Edo-3Imo-2Osun-2Bauchi-1 54,247 confirmed42,010 discharged1,023 deaths Source: NCDCContinue Reading