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An alarm was triggered in Italy after four individuals were placed under surveillance and one woman quarantined due to contact with a person infected with hantavirus on a flight. Health authorities are actively monitoring the situation, while general discussions about hantavirus spread continue.
Nigeria's NCDC has confirmed a new COVID-19 case in Cross River State, assuring the public there is no widespread transmission. Authorities are intensifying their response efforts to manage the fresh case.
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has issued an alert to 10 states regarding a high risk of cholera and other disease outbreaks. This warning is prompted by anticipated heavy rainfall and flooding, which could exacerbate public health concerns in the affected regions.
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) announced that 85% of confirmed Lassa fever cases this year are concentrated in five states: Bauchi, Ondo, Taraba, Benue, and Edo, according to its latest situation report for Epidemiological Week 10.
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.
A hantavirus outbreak linked to the MV Hondius cruise ship has led to heightened global surveillance and concerns, particularly as the vessel prepared to dock in the Canary Islands. Investigations are underway into the virus's origin, with a dumpsite in Argentina being considered.
Nigeria's Cross River State has reported a new case of COVID-19, prompting the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) to launch contact tracing efforts and activate a response center. Authorities have stated there is no evidence of community spread from this isolated case.
The Nigerian Army has justified a precision airstrike in Jilli village, Borno State, claiming it targeted a terrorist hub, despite reports of civilian deaths. Survivors have since recounted their ordeal, stating they were legitimate animal traders at Jilli market when the attack occurred, while Amnesty International condemned the incident.
NCDC records 109 deaths, 469 cases of Lassa fever in 2026 The Guardian Nigeria News
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.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has decided not to publish a report that was expected to detail the effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines. This move has drawn attention regarding transparency in public health data.
Nigeria's NCDC has placed 10 states on high alert for a potential cholera surge, attributing the risk to anticipated heavy rainfall and flooding. The alert emphasizes the need for preventive measures against the waterborne disease.
Nigeria's NCDC reported that Lassa fever deaths have reached 167, although confirmed cases significantly dropped to 26 in Week 13 from 51 in the previous week.
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.