“Dengue Fever hits Sokoto State with 71 suspected cases, Zero Deaths” – NCDC
Following reported cases of dengue fever outbreak in Sokoto State in November, Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has said 71 suspected cases have emerged with 13 confirmed…
#HandHygieneDay: NCDC urges Nigerians to prioritize ‘Hand Hygiene’ to save more lives!
Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has urged Nigerians to make cleaning of their hands a top priority at all times in order to avert the spread of deadly diseases…
NCDC introduces toll free “6232” shortcode to disseminate updates on all infectious diseases!
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) with support from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has activated a short code– “6232”. This number has been introduced as a means for…
NCDC issues End-of-Year Travel Advisory on Covid-19
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has issued the public health advisory for all members of the public to increase awareness about the continued risks relating to the COVID-19…
NCDC offers ways to maximize the use of facial mask to prevent #Covid19
Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has shared useful information on ways to maximize the use of facial mask – (which only covers the nose and mouth region) in protecting…
“Our Dr Chikwe is not in quarantine over Coronavirus” – NCDC debunks rumours
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has finally responded to rumors and reports being peddled by naysayers that her Director General, Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu is in ‘quarantine over coronavirus’.…
WHO, NCDC others Synergise to train public health experts in Africa on IPC for COVID-19
Nigeria, through the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) in collaboration with the Africa Centre for Disease Control (Africa CDC) and with the support of the World Health Organization (WHO)…
FGN launches new Laboratories in the fight against Yellow Fever, Measles and Rubella in Nigeria!
The Federal Ministry of Health through the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has formally announced the inclusion of three new laboratories into the national yellow fever/measles/rubella laboratory network. The…
Minister of Health commends the good services of Disease Control Centre in Nigeria!
The Honourable Minister of Health, Dr. Osagie Ehanire has expressed satisfaction with the good services and the commitments of Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) toward the prevention of epidemic…
Nigeria holds Mid-Term Joint External Evaluation of International Health Regulations
With the review of Nigeria’s International Health Regulations (IHR, 2005) capacities to prevent, detect and respond to public health threats, a new average JEE score of 46% for Nigeria has…