Avian influenza hits Kebbi as govt. intensifies control measures
Feb. 18, 2024 Dr. Alheri Ibrahim-Sanchi, the Director, Veterinary Services, Kebbi Ministry of Animal Husbandry, says the state government has stepped-up efforts to mitigate the spread of avian influenza in…
Cholera: Nigeria records 46 fatalities in one week – NCDC
Sept. 14, 2021 The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) says 46 new deaths linked to suspected cholera cases have been recorded in the country in the past one week….
Cholera: Nigeria records over 65,000 suspected cases, 2,141 deaths in 23 states – NCDC
Sept. 7, 2021 The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has announced a total 65,145 suspected cases of cholera, including 2,141 deaths, representing a Case Fatality Rate (CFR) of 3.3…
It’s time for action, NCDC says as Cholera kills 816 in 22 States, FCT
August 10, 2021 The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has called on state governments and citizens to be more proactive to combat the outbreak of cholera across the country….
Cholera outbreak: NCDC urges state govts to strengthen WASH
Aug. 10, 2021 The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), says there is urgent need for states to strengthen Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) following the outbreak of cholera in…
Six states record I,786 cases of cholera in 6 days
July 10, 2021 Six states reported 1,786 suspected cases of cholera between June 20 and June 26, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), said in Abuja on Saturday. NCDC…
NCDC confirms bird flu outbreak in 7 Northern states
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), has confirmed reported human cases of Avian Influenza H5N1 also called “Bird flu” Kano, Plateau, Bauchi, Gombe, Nasarawa, Kaduna and Niger States. The…
Death toll from Lassa fever rises to 193
The death toll from the Lassa fever outbreak has risen to 193 the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has said. The NCDC said that this represents a Case Fatality Rate…
We should have an EOC in every airport- FAAN
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has revealed that an Emergency Operation Centre (EOC) was part of criteria to deal with crisis situations when they arise. The Managing Director…