By EMMANUEL KUJE, Abuja- Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reported a surge in Lassa fever cases and deaths, with the fatality rate rising to 18.9% from 17.8% in 2024. According to the NCDC’s latest situation report, 758 confirmed cases and 143 deaths have been recorded...
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By CALLISTUS OFFOR, Abuja- The Director General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), Dr. Jide Idris, has emphasized the urgent need for regional collaboration to combat public health threats across Western and Central Africa. Dr. Idris made the call while declaring open a pivotal Health Security Program...
Lassa fever is surging across Nigeria, with the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) confirming a higher death rate and more infections despite ongoing public health interventions. According to the NCDC’s latest Situation Report, the country has recorded 747 confirmed cases and 142 deaths in 2025, representing...
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) said Lassa fever has claimed 127 lives across 18 states in Nigeria as of Epidemiological Week 14. According to the NCDC, Ondo, Bauchi, and Edo states account for more than 70 per cent of confirmed infections. In its latest weekly...
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reported that delayed hospital visits, high treatment costs, and poor environmental sanitation are exacerbating the ongoing Lassa fever outbreak in the country. In its latest Lassa Fever Situation Report for Week 8, 2025, the NCDC disclosed that 95 deaths...
By TYAV SAM TYAV, Makurdi – Director, Research and Publication, Benue Public Service Institute, Makurdi, Dr. Mark Nyitse, has hailed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the establishment of North Central Development Commission (NCDC), describing it as important for the development of the region. Speaking exclusively with NATIONAL ACCORD in...
By CHRISTIANA LOT, Jos – A coalition of youths from across the North Central zone has recognized Senator Simon Mwadkwon for his pivotal role in the establishment of the North Central Development Commission (NCDC), describing him as a key figure in the legislative push that led to its creation....
By CHRISTIANA LOT, Jos – The Gbong Gwom Jos, Da Jacob Gyang Buba, has commended President Bola Tinubu for signing the North Central Development Commission (NCDC) bill into law, describing it as a crucial step in addressing the region’s developmental challenges. Addressing newsmen in Jos, Plateau State, the traditional...
By TYAV SAM TYAV, Makurdi – The immediate past Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom has lauded President Bola Tinubu for approving and signing into law the bill for the establishment of North Central Development Commission (NCDC). A statement by the media aide to the former Governor, Terver Akase...
The Federal Government has launched the National Strategic Plan of Action on Cholera Control (NSPACC) 2025-2029, a 124 million dollars initiative aimed at eradicating cholera in Nigeria through a multi-sectoral approach. The plan was unveiled on Tuesday in Abuja by Prof. Muhammad Pate, the Coordinating Minister of Health and...