The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has raised concern over a fresh surge in Lassa fever infections across the country, and confirming that at least 162 people have lost their lives to the virus so far in 2025. The outbreak, which has now spread to 21 states, continues to pose a serious
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has issued a public health advisory in response to a fresh outbreak of the Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), which has so far claimed at least 15 lives. The advisory comes amid growing regional concern over the potential cross-border spread
Abuja, Nigeria | September 7, 2025 The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has confirmed that there are currently no cases of Ebola virus disease (EVD) in Nigeria. The announcement was made in a public health advisory issued on Saturday in Abuja and signed by NCDC Director-General, Dr. Jide Idris. The agency stated
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
