Tag: NCDC
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NCDC Identifies Two New Suspected Ebola Cases in North-East Nigeria
By Paul Joseph The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has identified two suspected cases of Ebola disease in Nigeria’s North-East region, with both individuals isolated as laboratory investigations and contact tracing continue. The agency disclosed this on Saturday, October 31, 2026, through a statement published on its official X account, stressing that…
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NCDC Mobilises 500 Health Professionals, Media Fellows for Ebola Response
By George Omagbemi The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has mobilised infection prevention and control (IPC) alumni and media fellows to strengthen Nigeria’s preparedness and response to Ebola and other public health emergencies. The initiative was discussed during a virtual IPC Alumni Assembly held on Friday, October 23, under the theme, “One…
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No Hantavirus Case Recorded In Nigeria – NCDC Assures Citizens
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has assured Nigerians that there is currently no confirmed case of hantavirus in the country despite growing concerns over recent international reports of the disease. In a public health advisory issued on Friday, the agency said it was closely monitoring developments surrounding a hantavirus outbreak linked…
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No Evidence of Widespread COVID-19 Transmission in Cross River – NCDC
By Paul Joseph The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has moved to reassure the public following the confirmation of a new COVID-19 case in Cross River State, stating that there is no evidence of widespread transmission at this time. In a statement issued by its Director-General, Jide Idris, the agency said all…