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NCDC says antimicrobial resistance deadlier than HIV, TB, malaria

NCDC says antimicrobial resistance deadlier than HIV, TB, malaria

Offor Callistus May 3, 2025
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has raised alarm over the growing threat of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR). The NCDC described AMR as a ‘silent killer’ deadlier than malaria, Tuberculosis (TB), and Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) combined. Director General, NCDC, Dr Jide Idris, said this in an...
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NCDC raises alarm over life-threatening impact of antimicrobial resistance

NCDC raises alarm over life-threatening impact of antimicrobial resistance

Offor Callistus April 19, 2025
Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has raised alarm over the life-threatening impact of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Director-General, NCDC, Dr Jide Idris, raised the alarm in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday in Abuja. NAN reports that AMR occurs when microorganisms such...
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Lassa fever: 127 lives lost in Nigeria, Ondo, Bauchi, Edo worst hit – NCDC Lassa fever

Lassa fever: 127 lives lost in Nigeria, Ondo, Bauchi, Edo worst hit – NCDC

Offor Callistus April 15, 2025
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) said Lassa fever has claimed 127 lives across 18 states in Nigeria as of Epidemiological Week 14. According to the NCDC, Ondo, Bauchi, and Edo states account for more than 70 per cent of confirmed infections. In its latest weekly...
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NCDC reports rising cases of cerebrospinal meningitis, urges vigilance

NCDC reports rising cases of cerebrospinal meningitis, urges vigilance

Offor Callistus April 6, 2025
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has reported a rising number of suspected cerebrospinal meningitis (CSM) cases across the country. The NCDC’s official website stated on Sunday that, during the epidemiological week of March 17-23, 2025, 315 suspected cases were reported in three states: Kebbi, Sokoto, and Yobe....
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Nigeria enters peak meningitis season November–May, says NCDC

Nigeria enters peak meningitis season November–May, says NCDC

Offor Callistus March 31, 2025
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has raised concerns over the increasing number of Cerebrospinal Meningitis (CSM) cases across the country, saying its peak season is between November and May. The latest figures indicate a surge in infections, with 807 suspected cases and 74 deaths reported...
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Lassa Fever cases decline in Nigeria, fatality rate remains high – NCDC

Lassa Fever cases decline in Nigeria, fatality rate remains high – NCDC

Offor Callistus March 17, 2025
Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reported a decline in new confirmed Lassa fever cases in its Epidemiological Week 9 2025 report. The NCDC via its official website on Sunday, said that the fatality rate remained alarmingly high at 18.7 per cent, with 100 deaths recorded...
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NCDC confirms new Lassa fever case, calls for enhanced surveillance

NCDC confirms new Lassa fever case, calls for enhanced surveillance

Offor Callistus March 10, 2025
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has confirmed a new case of Lassa fever in a 31-year-old physician who had recently travelled to the United Kingdom. NCDC Director-General, Dr Jide Idris, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in...
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NCDC reports rising Lassa Fever deaths from delayed treatment, poor sanitation Lassa fever

NCDC reports rising Lassa Fever deaths from delayed treatment, poor sanitation

Offor Callistus March 5, 2025
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reported that delayed hospital visits, high treatment costs, and poor environmental sanitation are exacerbating the ongoing Lassa fever outbreak in the country. In its latest Lassa Fever Situation Report for Week 8, 2025, the NCDC disclosed that 95 deaths...
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Research director hails Tinubu for establishing NCDC, says it’s major boost for North Central img tmp tag1740066246213 1

Research director hails Tinubu for establishing NCDC, says it’s major boost for North Central

Offor Callistus February 20, 2025
By TYAV SAM TYAV, Makurdi – Director, Research and Publication, Benue Public Service Institute, Makurdi, Dr. Mark Nyitse, has hailed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the establishment of North Central Development Commission (NCDC), describing it as important for the development of the region. Speaking exclusively with NATIONAL ACCORD in...
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North Central youths hail Sen. Mwadkwon for championing Development Commission Bill IMG 20250211 WA0000

North Central youths hail Sen. Mwadkwon for championing Development Commission Bill

Offor Callistus February 10, 2025
By CHRISTIANA LOT, Jos – A coalition of youths from across the North Central zone has recognized Senator Simon Mwadkwon for his pivotal role in the establishment of the North Central Development Commission (NCDC), describing him as a key figure in the legislative push that led to its creation....
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Nigeria reports 41,000 diphtheria cases, with children mostly affected – NCDC

Nigeria reports 41,000 diphtheria cases, with children mostly affected – NCDC

Offor Callistus February 8, 2025
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has said the country has continued to grapple with diphtheria outbreak. The NCDC, via its official website, said that a total of 41,336 suspected cases of diphtheria had been reported from 37 states. It said that the cases were reported...
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Gbong Gwom Jos hails Tinubu for North Central Development Commission, calls for fair implementation Gbong Gwom Jos, Da Jacob Gyang Buba,

Gbong Gwom Jos hails Tinubu for North Central Development Commission, calls for fair implementation

Offor Callistus February 7, 2025
By CHRISTIANA LOT, Jos – The Gbong Gwom Jos, Da Jacob Gyang Buba, has commended President Bola Tinubu for signing the North Central Development Commission (NCDC) bill into law, describing it as a crucial step in addressing the region’s developmental challenges. Addressing newsmen in Jos, Plateau State, the traditional...
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NCDC takes proactive measures to address HMPV outbreak amid global trends

NCDC takes proactive measures to address HMPV outbreak amid global trends

Offor Callistus January 7, 2025
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) on Tuesday said it is committed to safeguarding public health, following reports of a Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) outbreak in China and other regions. Director-General of the NCDC, Dr Jide Idris, said this in a statement in Abuja, emphasising the agency’s...
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NCDC raises alarm over rising Lassa fever cases amid peak season Lassa fever

NCDC raises alarm over rising Lassa fever cases amid peak season

Offor Callistus December 23, 2024
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has raised concerns over what it described as “increasing number of Lassa fever cases and fatalities, a significant public health risk.” The NCDC Director-General, Dr Jide Idris, revealed this on Monday in Abuja, saying that 1,154 confirmed cases and 190...
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