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Jide Idris

April 9, 2024

NCDC says four killed as mysterious illness hits Sokoto

The NCDC boss said 164 suspected cases, including four fatalities, of the disease, had been recorded in six wards across the Isa Local Government Area of Sokoto.

NCDC
March 31, 2024

NCDC aims to become world-renowned public health institute, says DG

The director-general said the roadmap aims “to make NCDC a world-renowned health institute.”

NCDC
February 23, 2024

NCDC closely monitoring Lassa fever outbreak in Kaduna: Official

He emphasised the importance of early detection, prompt treatment, and community engagement in curbing the spread of the disease.

Jide Idris
February 16, 2024

Tinubu appoints Lagos ex-commissioner Jide Idris as NCDC DG

Mr Idris succeeds Ifedayo Adetifa, who has headed the NCDC since September 6, 2021.

Jide Idris