NCDC caution Nigerians on the spread of cholera
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Nigeria Centre for Disease Prevention and Control is warning that beverages, ice, and drinks prepared with unclean or contaminated water can spread cholera. The NCDC raised the alarm on its X handle today, and urged Nigerians to protect themselves and their loved ones by not consuming foods or drinks prepared with water from unreliable sources. […]
NCDC begins investigation on strange illness identified in Sokoto
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The Director-General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), Dr Jide Idris, says the agency has begun investigating and responding to a strange illness identified in six wards in Sokoto State. Speaking at a press conference in Abuja yesterday, Idris explained that the agency has deployed a National Rapid Response Team to […]
NCDC activates emergency operations centre for Lassa fever over escalating incidence
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Nigeria’s Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has activated its Lassa fever emergency operations centre in response to the country’s escalating incidence of the disease. A statement signed by the NCDC Director General, Ifedayo Adetifa, on Thursday stated that in 2023, there was an increase in the number of cases reported from week 49 […]