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NCDC raises alarm over rising meningitis risk in Nigeria
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NCDC raises alarm over rising meningitis risk in Nigeria

According to the agency, meningitis cases occur more frequently between December and April when dry and dusty weather conditions, overcrowding and poor ventilation increase the likelihood of the disease spreading. The post NCDC raises alarm over rising meningitis risk in Nigeria appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

NCDC Highlights Challenges in Lassa Fever Response
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NCDC Highlights Challenges in Lassa Fever Response

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has identified specimen transport costs and data gaps as major obstacles hindering the country's response to Lassa fever, despite improvements in testing turnaround times.

Lassa Fever: Nigeria records 82 cases, 20 deaths in one week– NCDC
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Lassa Fever: Nigeria records 82 cases, 20 deaths in one week– NCDC

New infections were reported in Ondo, Bauchi, Taraba, Edo, Plateau, Gombe, Nasarawa, Kano, Ebonyi, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Kogi, Kebbi, Kaduna, and Benue states. The post Lassa Fever: Nigeria records 82 cases, 20 deaths in one week– NCDC appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Benue seeks N242bn for roads, partners with NCDC for development
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Benue seeks N242bn for roads, partners with NCDC for development

Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State has disclosed that his administration requires about N242 billion to construct roads across all 23 Local Government Areas (LGAs) of the state. The post Benue seeks N242bn for roads, partners with NCDC for development appeared first on Vanguard News.

High transport costs, weak reporting systems slowing Lassa fever response – NCDC
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High transport costs, weak reporting systems slowing Lassa fever response – NCDC

Mr Idris said transporting samples from remote communities to state laboratories remains expensive and logistically difficult, particularly in hard-to-reach areas, slowing confirmation and response efforts. The post High transport costs, weak reporting systems slowing Lassa fever response – NCDC appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.