The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has disclosed that 701 suspected cases of cholera have been recorded in Nigeria in the first two months of 2022. According to the agency’s recent cholera situation report, the cases were recorded in 12 states, which include Abia, Adamawa, Bauchi, Bayelsa, Borno, Cross River, Kwara, Lagos, Nasarawa, Rivers, … Read more
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has informed Nigerians to be alert due to the likely return of the Ebola Virus Disease, EVD. This follows the risk assessment by the NCDC-led multi-sectoral National Emerging Viral Haemorrhagic Diseases Technical Working Group (NEVHD TWG), following the outbreak of the Sudan strain of the Ebola virus in … Read more
Delta state has confirmed twenty (20) new cases of the novel coronavirus, according to statistics released by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC on Tuesday night. According to the report by the NCDC, the total record of confirmed cases for the Big Heart state has risen to a hundred and seventy-five (175), following the … Read more
There has been an outbreak of a disease in Sokoto State that nobody knows the cause of. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has confirmed that so far, a total of 164 suspected cases have been identified in six (6) wards of the Isa local government area. NCDC stated that about four … Read more
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has announced a total of five new COVID-19 cases in the country. According to the NCDC, the figures new COVID-19 cases were recorded between February 25 to March 31. The agency listed Rivers and Lagos as states with the latest infection record. It days Rivers has four cases, … Read more
Nigeria reported 222 new Lassa fever cases and two new deaths across 15 states and the Federal Capital Territory within one week. On Monday, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control released its weekly situation report. According to the report, 69 people are currently being treated in treatment facilities. “There is an increase in the number … Read more
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, NCDC, has given an update on the Lassa fever cases in the country. It recorded 6,704 suspected Lassa fever cases and 162 deaths across 125 Local Government Areas in 28 states. The NCDC confirmed said 911 cases from the suspected cases from January to June … Read more
The Nigerian Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has said Nigerians are to be blamed for the outbreak of Monkeypox in the country. Dr John Oladejo, the NCDC Director of Health Emergency Preparedness and Response, said citizens are not following the preventive measures against the current outbreak of the disease in Nigeria. He made this assertion … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed Dr. Ifedayo Morayo Adetifa as the new Director-General of Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC Garba Shehu, special Assistant on Media & Publicity to the president, Confirmed the appointment in a statement on Monday. Also Read: Buhari Reappoints Oloyede As JAMB Registrar Shehu made it known that Adetifa will take … Read more
leadership of the Executive Governor, Yahaya Bello has rejected the two index Coronavirus cases reported by the Nigeria Center for Disease Control, NCDC against the state. During a press statement released on Wednesday, the state’s Commissioner of Health, Dr. Saka Haruna, stated that the claims by the NCDC was a mere fallacy. Hence, the results … Read more
The Nigeria Center for Disease Control, NCDC has announced 313 new cases of the novel coronavirus as recorded by the country on Sunday, May 24. In an official tweet showing the country’s coronavirus statistics on Sunday, the NCDC charts reveal that the most populous black nation is likely crossing the 8000 mark in 24hrs as … Read more
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has confirmed 40 cases of Mpox (Monkeypox) across 13 states, with a focus on the southern regions. No deaths have been reported, and the NCDC is working to increase testing capacity and implement active surveillance measures. The NCDC has recorded 40 confirmed cases of Mpox out of … Read more
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has recorded 10 new cases of monkeypox in six states. The health agency reported 44 new suspected cases of monkeypox from May 29 to June 5 in 14 states. It confirmed 10 positive cases from six States. The States are; Edo (2), Rivers (2), Plateau (2), Lagos (2), … Read more
Anthrax, a deadly infectious disease caused by the bacterium Bacillus anthracis, has been a growing concern in Nigeria. This zoonotic disease poses significant threats to both humans and animals, impacting public health, agriculture, and the economy. In this article, we delve into the effects and causes of Anthrax in Nigeria, shedding light on the measures … Read more
Over one thousand cases of Lassa Fever has been confirmed by the NSCDC. According to NSCDC reports, a total of 174 Deaths have also been recorded in different states in Nigeria. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, NCDC has confirmed over one thousand confirmed cases of Lassa Fever in the country. According to … Read more
For the 15th consecutive day, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC  on Saturday reported zero new COVID-19 related deaths. According to the agency’s update for June 19, 2021, Nigeria recorded 51 new coronavirus cases in four states and the federal capital territory. Lagos topped the list with 41 fresh infections, followed by Rivers with five … Read more