Friday, June 19, 2026

NCDC's director-general

April 22, 2026

NCDC, Cross River intensify response to fresh COVID-19 case

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control says it is working closely with authorities in Cross River following the confirmation of a COVID-19 case.

Jide Idris
September 25, 2024

AMR threatens to reverse medical advances, push millions into poverty: NCDC

AMR causes 700,000 deaths globally each year, a number that could rise to 10 million by 2050.

Jide Idris
January 20, 2023

NCDC issues alert over diphtheria outbreak in Lagos, Kano, Osun, Oyo

“Symptoms of diphtheria include fever, runny nose, sore throat, cough, red eyes (conjunctivitis), and neck swelling,” the agency said.

Ifedayo Adetifa, NCDC's director-general