Tag: NCDC

He stated that approximately 70 per cent of infections are transmitted through hands, underscoring the need for consistent hand hygiene ...

They maintained that hand washing with soap and running water remained the most effective way to prevent healthcare-associated infections

The infectious disease agency also raised concerns over a potential surge in cholera cases as the country enters the rainy ...

Most of the people who have died presented late. This is why we keep saying, once you start noticing the ...

According to the NCDC, six states—Kebbi, Sokoto, Katsina, Jigawa, Yobe, and Gombe—remain high-burden areas.

"We are experiencing a sharp increase in (meningitis) cases, and urgent intervention is required to prevent more deaths."

The agency noted that 20 healthcare workers were among those infected.

According to him, other impacted LGAs include Alimosho, Badagry, Ikorodu, Kosofe, Ojo, Mushin and Lagos Island, where various numbers of ...

Doctors say the patients suffer from high fever, stiff neck, severe headache, nausea, vomiting, seizures, and sensitivity to light.

The NCDC called on affected states to strengthen their health systems and collaborate with federal authorities to curb the spread ...

The report noted a 75 per cent increase in cases and a 250 per cent rise in deaths compared to ...

NiMet listed the states most vulnerable to an outbreak of meningitis.

73 per cent of all confirmed cases were reported from Ondo, Bauchi and Edo.

The increase in Lagos’ cases follows the recent outbreak at Kings College Lagos, where 14 students were infected, and one ...

The NCDC noted that the number of new infections decreased from the 54 cases recorded in the previous week

The agency reported that as of 2 March, Nigeria had recorded 535 confirmed cases and 98 deaths across 14 states ...

The funds are aimed at ensuring continued access to life-saving antiretroviral therapy for people living with HIV, particularly as the ...

According to the report, the number of suspected cases decreased compared to that reported for the same period in 2024.

The institute emphasised the urgent need for enhanced disease surveillance, improved diagnostics, and increased public awareness to curb the spread ...

Mpox, a viral disease caused by the Monkeypox virus, spreads primarily through close contact with infected individuals, contaminated materials, and ...

“The affected age group is primarily 21 to 30 years, with a male-to-female ratio of 1:0.8."

The NCDC stated that Lassa fever is preventable and encouraged Nigerians to stay informed and take action to protect themselves ...

The case fatality rate (CFR) increased to 19.4 per cent compared to 17.5 per cent during the same period in ...

Represented by the Director of Health Planning Research and Statistics, Kamil Shoretire, the minister outlined the government's ambitious targets for ...

The infectious disease body noted that the deaths accounted for a Case Fatality Rate (CFR) of 5.1 per cent