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Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC)

October 6, 2025
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention
October 2, 2025

Lassa fever killed 166 in nine months; fatality rate higher than 2024: NCDC

NCDC noted that Ondo, Bauchi, Edo, Taraba and Ebonyi states continue to account for 90 per cent of all confirmed cases.

NCDC
September 16, 2025

Lassa Fever: Nigeria records surge in cases; deaths hit 162 in August

The NCDC, via its official website, on Tuesday reported 10 new confirmed cases in week 35 alone, up from three in the previous week.

Lassa-fever
September 11, 2025

Niger scales up response to deadly diphtheria outbreak as disease kills 10 babies

Mr Idris stressed that vaccination was not only an individual responsibility but a community one.

Niger State
July 18, 2025

NCDC announces yellow fever outbreaks in six states, calls for vigilance

The NCDC said that yellow fever is a viral haemorrhagic disease transmitted by infected mosquitoes (Aedes aegypti)

Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention
June 27, 2025

Lassa Fever: Nigeria records 766 cases, 145 deaths

The agency said the states most affected were Ondo, Bauchi, Edo, Taraba, and Ebonyi, which accounted for 91 per cent of the confirmed cases.

Lassa-fever
June 2, 2025

New COVID-19 variant NB.1.8.1 descendant of Omicron JN.1 lineage: WHO

The symptoms of NB.1.8.1 are similar to previous COVID-19 variants and may include sore throat, cough, fever, and fatigue.

COVID-19
May 5, 2025

NCDC urges stronger hand hygiene culture in healthcare

Ms Okwor reiterated that hand hygiene remained one of the most effective measures for preventing infections.

Handwashing
March 30, 2025

Lassa fever killed 118 Nigerians in Q1 2025: NCDC

NCDC has distributed essential medical supplies, including personal protective equipment and medications, to affected states.

Lassa-fever
March 18, 2025

2018 Lassa fever outbreak exposed infection prevention, control gaps: NCDC

Nigeria records Lassa fever cases year-round, with peak transmission occurring between October and May.

Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention