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CDC

October 30, 2025

Group promotes women’s inclusion in peace, conflict resolution

Ms Rebecca Sako-John said that the workshop was designed to strengthen women’s leadership.

Women
December 10, 2024

Nigeria, model for public health leadership in Africa: CDC

Speaking at the National Tuberculosis Conference on Tuesday in Abuja, Jean Kaseya, the director-general of Africa CDC, described Nigeria as a model for Africa.

Africa CDC
November 1, 2024

Nigeria yet to announce date for mpox vaccination rollout, says Africa CDC

Mr Ngongo stated that logistical challenges delayed Nigeria’s vaccination efforts.

Monkeypox
August 15, 2024

NCDC confirms 39 cases of mpox in Lagos, Ogun, other states

NCDC’s director general, Jide Idris, said the diseases pose significant health risks and underscore the need for coordinated national and regional responses.

Monkeypox
July 13, 2024

Health groups test pregnant women, others in Lagos for HIV

“Today, we are at the mosque; tomorrow we can be in the church and subsequent days in the traditional centres,” said Mr Ogirima.

Health groups test pregnant women
May 2, 2024

U.S. contributed $914 million towards fight against malaria in Nigeria since 2011: Report

The PMI’s latest report said the U.S. supported Nigeria with $73 million to fight malaria in 2023 alone. 

MALARIA patient
December 27, 2023

Sokoto monarch preaches unity, religious tolerance

The traditional ruler said leadership is about selfless sacrifice to the people.

District Head of Gagi in Sokoto State, Alhaji Sani Umar-Jabbi
May 19, 2022

Nigeria, other African countries contained monkeypox in 2020; we’re concerned about outbreak in Europe: CDC

Mr Ouma’s comments come as the United Kingdom confirmed a case of the rare and sometimes fatal animal-borne disease.

Ahmed Ogwell Ouma