The NCDC said the case fatality rate currently stands at 23.2 per cent, higher than the 18.7 per cent recorded during the same period in 2025. The post Lassa fever death toll hits 109 despite decline in new infections– NCDC appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The National Curriculum Development Centre (NCDC) has provided an explanation regarding the newly introduced A-Level grading system in Uganda.

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.

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.

Nigeria's NCDC has expressed concern over increasing Lassa Fever infections and deaths among healthcare workers across several states, including Ondo, Edo, and Bauchi.

According to the report, the infections occurred as the country continues to battle the viral haemorrhagic disease across several states. The post Six health workers contract Lassa fever in one week…

“Protecting healthcare workers and preventing healthcare-associated transmission must remain a national priority,” the advisory stated. The post NCDC, NMA urge doctors to heighten vigilance amid…

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.

Nigeria's NCDC has deployed dialysis machines to states to manage Lassa fever cases, reporting 74 new confirmed cases and 51 deaths in 2026 across multiple states.

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.

Nigeria’s NCDC and NMA issue a joint Lassa fever alert to doctors, urging heightened vigilance and infection control due to rising cases among healthcare w Read More:…

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.

Traditional rulers in Nigeria have pledged their support for President Tinubu’s health reforms, outlining six key commitments to improve health outcomes and national development at the grassroots level.