NCDC intensifies Ebola preparedness as Nigeria strengthens border surveillance
“The task force has only met once, but we did not wait for its reconstitution because we started working immediately after the outbreak was reported,” he said.
Nigeria enters peak meningitis season November–May, says NCDC
“We are in the peak meningitis season, and the risk of transmission is high due to dry, dusty weather and overcrowding.
NCDC confirms UK returnee died of Lassa fever
In a public advisory issued on Sunday, the NCDC reported that the total number of confirmed Lassa fever cases has risen to 535 out of 2,728 suspected infections, with 98 fatalities recorded across 14 states as of March 2, 2025.
Nigeria reports 627 measles cases, Katsina, Jigawa states worst hit
The UN health organisation said that the symptoms usually start with fever, cough, runny nose, and red, watery eyes, followed by a rash that spreads across the body.
Former NCDC DG, Ihekweazu, appointed acting WHO regional director for Africa
His leadership at NCDC was instrumental in Nigeria’s response to several disease outbreaks including COVID-19.
Nigeria at moderate risk of Human Metapneumovirus – NCDC
Nigeria is at moderate risk of the Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) – a common respiratory virus that can infect people of all ages, a dynamic risk assessment conducted on Monday, January 6, 2025, has revealed.
