Understanding the Effects and Causes of Anthrax in Nigeria
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…
Nigeria records 100,000 COVID-19 cases,1358 Deaths
According to the latest figures by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), Nigeria has now recorded 100,087 cases. The health agency stated that out of the total 100,087 COVID-19…
Tinubu Changes NAFDAC DG, Names New NCDC Head
President Bola Tinubu has announced key leadership changes in Nigeria's health and social welfare sector. Tinubu's Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, announced the appointments in a statement…
No New COVID Death in Nigeria for 15 Days in a Row
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…
Unknown Disease Breaks Out in Nigerian State
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…
BREAKING: Buhari Appoints Adetifa New NCDC DG
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…
NCDC Records 6,704 Lassa Fever Cases, 162 Deaths In 23 weeks
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…
BREAKING: Unvaccinated Civil Servants Barred From Federal Secretariat Abuja
Unvaccinated civil servants under the federal government where on Wednesday morning barred from accessing the secretariat building in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory. According to a Punch report seen by…
Nigeria Records 40 Cases of Mpox
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,…
NCDC Reports 222 New Lassa Fever Infections
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…