Unknown illness kills 8, 208 suspected cases recorded in Sokoto — Official
April 19, 2024 No fewer than eight deaths and 208 suspected cases related to a mysterious illness have been recorded in Sokoto State, an official disclosed. Dr. Ibrahim Usman, Center…
No Lassa fever outbreak in Kogi – Commissioner
April 9, 2024 The Kogi Commissioner for Health, Dr Adams Abdulazeez, has refuted reports of any outbreak of Lassa fever in any of the Local Government Areas of the state….
Meningitis: Gombe records 6 deaths
Feb. 29, 2024 The Gombe government says it has recorded six deaths out of the 95 suspected cases of Cerebro Spinal Meningitis (CSM) in the state. The state recorded suspected…
Lassa Fever: Kaduna State govt. confirms 5 deaths
Feb. 27, 2024 The Kaduna State Government has confirmed five deaths following Lassa Fever outbreak in the state. The confirmation is in a report on the outbreak of the disease…
Highlights of Federal Executive Council decisions held on MondayÂ
Feb. 27, 2024 Here are some of the highlights of the far reaching decisions taken at the Federal Executive Council meeting, chaired by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. 1. FEC approved…
Lassa fever: Army says no cause for panic over suspected outbreak in 44 NARHK after death of 3 medical staff
Feb. 23, 2024 …Begin contact tracing, fumigation, decontamination, emplacement of other measures of Infection Prevention Control The attention of the Nigerian Army has been dawn to public concern and apprehension…
Lassa fever: NCDC confirms 411 cases, 72 deaths in 6 weeks
Feb. 22, 2024 The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has confirmed 411 cases of Lassa fever and 72 fatalities across 21 states of the federation from week one to…
NCDC sets Health Security agenda for 2024, to amplify Mpox, Lassa Fever Vaccine Development research
Jan. 15, 2024 The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has outlined its health security agenda for 2024. Its Director-General, Dr. Ifedayo Adetifa, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)…
NCDC reports 13 cases of dengue fever in Sokoto
Dec 18, 2023 The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), has reported 13 cases of Dengue fever in Sokoto state, sparking concerns about the low level of awareness…
NCDC clarifies misinterpretation of COVID-19 cases in Benue, urges responsible reporting
Dec. 15, 2023 The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has issued clarification regarding recent report of resurgence of COVID-19 cases in Benue. The NCDC in a message…