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Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC)

August 5, 2021

Market women are potential COVID-19 super spreader: Expert

The public health expert said that the older, less educated and those of lower social economic status were less likely to adhere to COVID-19 implemented preventive measures.

August 3, 2021

COVID-19 deaths spike in Nigeria, Delta variant spreads

NCDC has recorded 11 COVID-19-related deaths in the last 24 hours, adding to a recent surge in infections driven by Delta variant spread in the country.

Health workers attending to Covid-19 patient
August 2, 2021

Oyo NYSC camp jam-packed as COVID-19 protocols are flouted

Corps members undergoing orientation complained of non-compliance with COVID-19 protocols.

NYSC Corp members used to illustrate the story.
July 29, 2021

Nigeria, others facing syndemic in diseases outbreaks: Africa CDC

The Africa Centre for Disease Control (Africa CDC) says Nigeria and other nations on the continent face syndemics, a combination of emerging infectious diseases.

Africa CDC
July 29, 2021

Nigeria’s COVID-19 cases continue to rise amid Delta variant spread

Nigeria’s latest surge in coronavirus infections gathered pace on Wednesday, with new confirmed cases rising above 500 for the first time in four months.

NCDC DG
July 28, 2021

Nigeria records highest COVID-19 cases in four months

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has recorded 404 COVID-19 infections, the highest in four months.

Minister of health Osagie Ehanire and DG NCDC Chikwe Ihekweazu
July 20, 2021

COVID-19 protocols flouted as Oyo deputy governor Olaniyan, amid crowd, attends Eid prayers

The deputy governor along with other dignitaries prayed at the Agodi Praying Ground amid disregard of COVID-19 protocols by hundreds of worshippers.

Deputy Governor of Oyo State, Rauf Olaniyan
May 29, 2021

Lagos, Ondo top NCDC latest COVID-19 infection data

The daily COVID-19 infection rate in the country has climbed back above 50 after 10 days.

May 18, 2021

2 million tested for COVID-19 among 200 million Nigerians: NCDC

According to the agency, there are about 7,224 active COVID-19 cases in the country.

Buhari and Osinbajo taking COVID-19 vaccine jab
April 21, 2021

Tuface alleges extortion as NCDC leaves him, other Nigerian travelers stranded

The singer claims the incompetence of the agency disturbed his business plans .

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