Dr. Jide Idris, Director-General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), has issued vital advice aimed at curbing the spread of Cholera, Malaria, and Dengue Fever across the country. Speaking in a recent health briefing, Dr. Idris emphasized the importance of proactive measures and community involvement in preventing these diseases, which continue to pose
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has confirmed alarming outbreaks of multiple infectious diseases, including cholera, dengue fever, Mpox (formerly known as monkeypox), and diphtheria, in several parts of the country. The announcement was made on Thursday, July 18, 2025, as the NCDC raised concerns over the rapid spread and increasing number
Abuja, July 1, 2025 — With the rainy season intensifying across Nigeria, health authorities are ramping up efforts to prevent and contain a potential surge in cholera cases, which often spike due to flooding and contaminated water sources. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO)
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has expressed serious concern over glaring deficiencies in the monitoring and reporting of cholera cases across several affected regions, with Nigeria featuring prominently among countries currently battling a sharp increase in suspected infections. The global health body warned that inadequate surveillance systems and delayed data reporting are hindering effective response
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMET) has sounded the alarm over the high risk of cholera outbreaks and other waterborne diseases in parts of the country as it released its 2025 Seasonal Climate Prediction. The forecast warns of severe health and environmental consequences due to anticipated heavy rainfall and widespread flooding across multiple states. In its
Nigeria is among the countries grappling with surge in cholera infections, with the World Health Organization (WHO) reporting a significant number of cases. According to the latest data from WHO, Nigeria recorded 1,227 cholera cases and 28 deaths between January and March 2025, placing it among the hardest-hit nations in the African region. The African
