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The Digest: The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has reported 17 fatalities from Lassa fever in the first three weeks of 2026. A total of 93 confirmed cases have been recorded across eight states: Bauchi, Taraba, Plateau, Ondo, Edo, Ebonyi, Benue, and Nasarawa. Bauchi State alone...

The Digest: The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has confirmed 13 new Lassa fever cases and four deaths in a single week. According to the Daily Post, the latest report for early October brings the year's total to 924 confirmed cases and 172 fatalities, with a rising Case Fatality...

The Digest: Nigeria's Lassa fever outbreak has claimed 166 lives in 2025, with a rising fatality rate surpassing last year's figures. According to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), the epidemic has spread across 21 states and 106 local government areas, with 90% of confirmed cases...

The Digest: The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has confirmed that two suspected cases of viral hemorrhagic fever in Abuja tested negative for Ebola and Marburg viruses. The agency commended the prompt reporting by a recent traveler and the vigilance of healthcare workers, which...

The Digest: President Bola Tinubu has named five Executive Directors for the North Central Development Commission (NCDC). This move, confirmed by the SGF's office, aims to drive sustainable development in a region grappling with insecurity and ecological challenges. It’s a step toward mending...

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has released a public health advisory in response to a declared Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). While no cases have been detected in Nigeria, the NCDC is actively monitoring the situation...

Introduction: The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has issued a health alert about the rising threat of infectious diseases across Nigeria. The public health agency has confirmed widespread outbreaks of cholera, monkeypox, diphtheria, and yellow fever, urging urgent action to contain...