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NCDC Alerts Nigerians as Lassa Fever Kills 162
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention says the number of confirmed Lassa Fever cases have increased significantly resulting in a cumulative 162 deaths in 2024. The agency also urged the public to adhere to recommended safety protocols and to report any symptoms to local health authorities promptly. The NCDC said on Saturday via…
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NCDC Alerts on Risk of Cerebrospinal Meningitis
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 the brain and spinal cord. This disease becomes epidemic under certain circumstances, such as…
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Don’t create unnecessary panic, share only verified information – NCDC DG
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…
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FG Increases Hazard Allowance for NAFDAC, NCDC, Others’ Workers
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…
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NCDC Wants Aggressive Campaign against Epidemics
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, emphasized…
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Diphtheria: Medical Experts Call for Maximum Attention to Effective Vaccination
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…
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Monkey Pox: NCDC Reports 21 Cases in Seven Days
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…
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NCDC Releases Lassa Fever Infection Report for Week 33
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…
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Monkey Pox: NCDC Confirms 157 Cases, 4 Deaths
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…
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NCDC Records 880 Fresh COVID Cases
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…
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NCDC Confirms 62 Cases of Monkeypox in 19 States
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…
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Monkeypox: NCDC Confirms 66 Suspected Cases, One Death
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…
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Lagos, Adamawa lead as NCDC confirms 15 Monkeypox Cases
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…
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We are working on developing local COVID-19 vaccines – Professor Damen
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 adequate funding and laboratory…
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NCDC Confirms 2 Cases of Omicron Variant in Nigeria
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…
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Ajo NCDC Nfe Kawon Omo Ile Nigeria Si Ma Tele Ilana Abo Covid-19
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…
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Enhancing Adherence To COVID-19 Guidelines By Primary And Secondary Schools
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…
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Àjọ NCDC Pa Ní Dandan Fún Àwọn Àgùnbánirọ̀ Láti S’àyẹ̀wò COVID-19
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…
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COVID-19: 125 New Cases in Nigeria as Total Rises to 57,849
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: NCDC
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COVID-19: Nigeria Records 221 New Cases
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: NCDC
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COVID-19: Nigeria Records Lowest Daily Infections in Five Months
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: NCDC
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COVID-19: Nigeria Records 197 New Cases
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: NCDC
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COVID-19: 176 New Cases in Nigeria as Total Rises to 55,632
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: NCDC
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COVID-19: 100 New Cases in Nigeria as Total Surpasses 55,000
100 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria; Lagos-39FCT-22Kaduna-19Oyo-7Ebonyi-6Edo-3Katsina-1Ekiti-1Bauchi-1Nasarawa-1 55,005 confirmed43,013 discharged1,057 deaths Source: NCDC
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COVID-19: 216 New Cases Recorded in Nigeria
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: NCDC
