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May 28, 2026

NOA intensifies Ebola virus awareness campaign in Kaduna

He called on citizens to adopt preventive measures such as regular handwashing.

National Orientation Agency (NOA)
May 13, 2026

Dengue cases in Sri lanka rises amid monsoon risk

Sri Lanka has recorded 27,754 dengue cases and 14 deaths so far this year, with infections reported from all 25 districts, health officials said on Wednesday.

Dengue Mosquito
August 11, 2025

Lassa fever cases decreasing; fatality rate high, says NCDC

The NCDC said cases fell from 11 in week 29 to three in week 30, recorded in Edo and Ondo states.

Lassa fever
July 28, 2025

Lassa fever killed 152 in Nigeria: NCDC

Despite intensified efforts, the NCDC said that several persistent challenges remained.

LASSA FEVER; RODENTS
December 23, 2024

NCDC issues public advisory on Lassa fever amid rising cases

Mr Idris outlined key preventive measures to curb the spread of the disease.

Lassa fever infected patient
June 22, 2024

How to stay safe amid new wave of cholera across Nigeria

Lagos and several other states across Nigeria have reported a spike in cholera cases, marking one of the most severe outbreaks in recent history.

Cholera
June 19, 2024

Cholera Outbreak: Ogun govt. announces preventive measures in schools

He also directed school heads to promote the use of hand sanitisers with at least 60 per cent alcohol content as support to hand washing.

Dapo Abiodun
May 3, 2024

Over 400 people hospitalised in Vietnam over suspected food poisoning

Vietnam’s food safety department under the health ministry has ordered an investigation into the case.

Patients in Sri Lanka hospital
March 21, 2024

Lassa fever killed 20 across 16 states in one week: NCDC

The NCDC said the country registered 109 cases in one week.

NCDC
February 20, 2024

NPHCDA boss urges mass vigilance against meningitis

Most cases of viral meningitis occur in children under age five, while bacterial meningitis is common in individuals under age 20.

National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA)