Gov Alia seeks collaboration with North-Central Development Commission
Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr Hyacinth Alia, has called for stronger collaboration between the North-Central Development Commission (NCDC) and his government to tackle insecurity and resettle people in IDP camps. He made the call while hosting the NCDC board in Makurdi. Governor Alia highlighted the progress made in reducing local insecurity but noted that security […]
Lassa fever outbreak in Taraba State claims 15 lives
Taraba State is grappling with a severe outbreak of Lassa fever, which has reportedly claimed 15 lives, according to health authorities. The outbreak has raised concerns among residents and prompted urgent action by the state Ministry of Health to contain the spread. Officials have confirmed that both urban and rural communities in the state are […]
Nigeria currently battling multiple disease outbreaks – NCDC
Nigeria is currently battling several infectious disease outbreaks across the country, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has said. The Director-General of the agency, Dr Jide Idris, disclosed this during a three-day stakeholder workshop on public health emergency preparedness, organised by the NCDC with support from UNICEF and the World Health Organization […]
Haemorrhagic Fever In Abuja: NCDC Issues Public Alert
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has issued a public health alert following reports of suspected viral haemorrhagic fever (VHF) cases in Abuja. According to the agency, two recent suspected cases have tested negative for Ebola and Marburg viruses. However, further investigations are ongoing for other viral haemorrhagic fevers such as Lassa […]
Cholera outbreak claim 58 lives in Bauchi
Bauchi State is facing another health crisis as a fresh outbreak of cholera has claimed at least 58 lives across 14 out of its 20 local government areas. Officials also confirmed 258 new cases of the disease, raising concerns about the state’s health system. Speaking during the inauguration of two response committees — the State […]
NCDC records 832 Lassa fever, Mpox cases, 135 deaths
In 2025, Nigeria has reported a total of 832 confirmed cases of Lassa fever and Mpox, with 135 deaths. This was disclosed by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) during a press briefing on Friday in Abuja. The NCDC’s Director-General, Dr. Jide Idris, highlighted that 132 deaths were attributed to Lassa fever, […]
41,000 cases of diphtheria recorded – NCDC
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reported that the country is still battling a diphtheria outbreak. According to its latest update, a total of 41,336 suspected cases have been recorded across all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). These cases were reported from 350 local government areas between 2022 […]
President Tinubu Signs North-Central Development Commission Bill Into Law
Nigeria’s President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially signed the North-Central Development Commission (NCDC) Bill into law. This move is expected to boost development in North-Central Nigeria, especially at the grassroots level. The NCDC is a new government agency created to support development in North-Central Nigeria. Its main goals include: The signing of the bill was […]
Risk of HMPV infection in Nigeria moderate. FG monitoring the developments – NCDC
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has announced that the risk of human metapneumovirus (HMPV) infection in Nigeria is currently considered moderate. The virus, which was first discovered in the Netherlands in 2001, causes symptoms similar to the common cold or flu, such as coughing, fever, nasal congestion, and tiredness. It has an incubation […]
NCDC Reports Seven New Lassa Fever Cases in Nigeria
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has confirmed seven new cases of Lassa fever in Nigeria, with cases recorded in Edo, Bauchi, and Kogi states between July 22 and July 28, 2024. Edo State reported the highest number of cases with four, while Bauchi and Kogi recorded two and one case, respectively. […]