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Tochi Okwor

April 12, 2025

NCDC unveils four-pillar strategy to tackle antimicrobial resistance

Ms Okwor stressed the urgent need to act decisively and strategically at the country level.

Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention
March 20, 2025

Nigeria strengthens efforts to combat antimicrobial resistance

Nigeria ranks 20th out of 204 countries in AMR-related deaths, accounting for approximately 263,400 fatalities in 2019.

NCDC
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