Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, is this week hosting a gathering that could shape the future of West Africa’s health security. The…
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The Executive Director of the International Centre of Excellence (IRCE), Prof. Alash’le Abimiku, says new research showing similarities among Lassa…
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has told Nigerians that there are no confirmed cases of Ebola…
Niger State Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago has lauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for selecting Prof. Muhammad Bashar Nuhu, as the…
The NCDC also advised people to keep their surroundings clean. They should get rid of standing water, empty containers, tyres, and flower pots, and clear gutters
Nigeria has recorded 145 deaths from Lassa fever as of Epidemiological Week 25 of 2025, with the case fatality rate (CFR) rising to 18.6%, according to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC).
The federal government has approved ₦32 billion for Primary Health Care (PHC) centres across Nigeria. This money will be used to fund their work from April to June 2025. The funds are expected to be shared by the end of August 2025 or as soon as the necessary authorities release them.
Nigeria has officially activated its roadmap to host the 5th Global Ministerial Conference on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) in 2026—marking the first time this event will be held on African soil.
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reported a rise in the fatality rate of Lassa fever, warning that the disease continues to spread with new confirmed cases and increasing deaths.
From January to June 1, 2025, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) confirmed 747 cases of Lassa fever out of 5,394 people who were suspected to have the disease