Tag: nCDC

Relaxing COVID-19 lockdown at communal infection stage is dangerous, NMA warns govt

Describes  Bauchi Governor's order for use of Chloroquine and Zithromax as improper…

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Nigeria records first COVID-19 death

 Cases rise to 36 The first death from Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in…

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COVID-19: Lagos isolates 6 more

 3 test negative A family of four children and their teacher who…

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Isolation or quarantine? NCDC confused over word to describe DG’s condition

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) momentarily lost its path finding…

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Nigeria confirms first Coronavirus case

 The Federal Ministry of Health has confirmed a cotonavirus (COVID-19) in Lagos…

Juliet Umeh

NCDC issues second health advisory on Coronavirus

ABUJA – The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has issued another…

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Lassa fever: Death toll now 29, 195 confirmed cases

No fewer than  195 confirmed cases and 29 deaths have been reported…

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Lassa fever death toll rises

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control said the number of deaths associated…

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CORONAVIRUS: WHO Emergency Committee urges countries to prepare for containment as death toll rises

NCDC issues Public Alert   The World Health Organisation (WHO) Emergency Committee…

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Health minister lauds NCDC over leading role in prevention, control of communicable diseases

The minister at the lab The Minister of Health, Dr. Osagie Ehanire,…

Sam EFERARO

Yellow Fever report for September

34 Deaths 28 cases confirmed 243 Susupected cases Situation report on Yellow…

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Lassa fever kills 93 in Nigeria in less than two months

93 persons have been killed by Lassa fever in Nigeria in less…

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NCDC investigates fresh yellow fever cases in Edo state

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) today announced that it has…

Sam EFERARO

US Ambassador visits NCDC

• says centre is a model for Africa The United States Ambassador…

Sam EFERARO

Cholera outbreak declines

• NCDC attributes major cause to poor water and hygiene facilities in…

Sam EFERARO

We need media support to prevent, curb epidemics – NCDC boss

... holds workshop to sensitize health editors Dr. Ihekweazu (Centre in black)…

Sam EFERARO

NCDC issues Public Health Advisory on Ebola

Following the recent confirmation of an outbreak of Ebola in Congo, the…

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90 Nigerians died from Lassa fever since January – NCDC

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) yesterday released an update on…

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Edo governor releases N100m to fight Lassa fever

Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo has ordered the immediate release of N100…

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16 die of Lassa fever in 3 weeks – FG

16 persons in Nigeria have died of Lassa fever disease between January…

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Lassa fever hits Ebonyi State

… 2 doctors, 1 patient dead The Nigeria  Centre for Disease Control…

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Monkeypox: FG confirms 3 cases

Four cases from Lagos confirmed negative ABUJA - The Federal Ministry of…

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Monkeypox spreads to six more states

Total suspected cases now  31 Lagos confirms 2 suspected cases Six more…

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NCDC cautions against health hazards associated with flooding

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, says Nigerians should resist some…

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Update: Nigeria gears up for Ebola

Health Minister Inspects Abuja airport health facilities, says "Don't panic" Screening of…

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