Festive Travel Raises Lassa, Meningitis Risks – NCDC Warns Nigerians
ABUJA, Nigeria – As millions of Nigerians prepare for end-of-year celebrations, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) urges citizens to celebrate…
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Ogun Strengthens PHCs After Tackling Seven Disease Outbreaks in 2025
ABEOKUTA, Nigeria – The Ogun State Government says it has successfully managed seven disease outbreaks in 2025 and is reinforcing infection prevention and control…
Japan Donates Cholera Kits to Strengthen Nigeria’s Outbreak Response
ABUJA, Nigeria- Nigeria’s fight against cholera has received a major boost following the donation of essential cholera kits funded by the Government of Japan…
Nigeria Records 12 New Lassa Fever Cases as Fatality Rate Climbs to 18.3%
ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria has recorded 12 new confirmed Lassa fever cases in epidemiological week 44 of 2025 — slightly above the 11 infections…
Rising Lassa Fever Deaths Trigger National Health Response
ABUJA, Nigeria — The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) says at least 176 people have died from Lassa fever across 21…
NCDC Launches Language Hackathon to Combat Antimicrobial Resistance
ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has launched an innovative programme to bridge language gaps in the fight…
NCDC Urges States to Boost Health Emergency Preparedness
ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has urged state governments to strengthen emergency preparedness and response under the…
Nigeria’s Lassa Fever Death Toll Hits 168 in 2025
KANO, Nigeria – The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) reports that 168 people have died from Lassa fever this year, with…
Nigeria Reports 166 Lassa Fever Deaths, Fatality Rate Hits 18.5%
KANO, Nigeria – The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has reported 166 deaths from Lassa fever between January 1 and September 14, 2025,…
World Bank to Loan $750m to Strengthen Nigeria Health, Digital Growth
LAGOS, Nigeria – The World Bank has announced plans to approve two major loans worth $750 million for Nigeria on Tuesday, September 30, 2025,…