NCDC confirms 5 new coronavirus fatalities, death toll now 176
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, has confirmed 5 new fatalities from the coronavirus, bringing the total number of deaths to 176Â in 34 states including the Federal Capital…
Over 31,000 COVID-19 samples tested in Nigeria – NCDC
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, has published the #COVID19 Nigeria situation report for 14th May, 2020. According to the daily reports which provides a summary of the epidemiological situation…
NMA wants Madagascar Covid-19 drug to undergo further scrutiny before use
The Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) has decried the continued obstruction of the National Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) by the Kogi and Cross River State Governments. The NMA…
COVID-19 test results of voluntary returnees is not for public consumption – NCDC
NCDC DG, Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu The Director-General of Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu on Thursday said the agency does not share test results of individuals publicly…
COVID-19: Nigeria’s active cases now 3,737 as confirmed infections hits 4,971
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, says the country’s active COVID-19 infections now stands at 3,737. This was contained in NCDC’s COVID-19 situation report for 13th May, 2020. The…
Pathologists from high burden states to undergo training for probe on unexplained deaths
Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire The Federal Government says pathologists from Bauchi, Katsina, Jigawa, Yobe, and other high burden states, are to undergo training in Kano State, for…
COVID-19: Nigeria records 8 new fatalities as infections rises to 4,787
Nigeria has recorded 8 new fatalities from the coronavirus, pushing the toll to 158 The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) in a tweet Tuesday night confirmed the new…
NCDC announces Nigeria’s 24th testing lab, tests over 28,000 samples
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, has announced inclusion of the 24th laboratory to the National #COVID19 Laboratory Network. The NCDC made the announcement of the new lab;…
Reps seeks NCDC’s intervention in controversial Benue COVID-19 index case
Gov. Ortom The House of Representatives has resolved to investigate the case involving Mrs Susan Idoko, the index case of coronavirus in Benue State who was transferred to Abuja….
Nigeria tests 27,078 samples, records 17 deaths on May 10
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, says 17 deaths as at 10th May were recorded in Nigeria and no new state has reported a case in the last 24…