Transport costs and data gaps hindering Lassa fever response - NCDC
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention highlights that high transportation costs and data issues are impacting the response to Lassa fever cases in Nigeria.
NCDC urges states to intensify contact tracing as Lassa fever kills 70
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control has urged state governments to enhance contact tracing efforts due to a rising outbreak of Lassa fever that has led to 70 confirmed deaths.
Natasha not a member of NCDC Senate committee, was never invited — Chairman
Senator Titus Zam clarified that Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan is not a member of the Senate Committee on the North Central Development Commission, contradicting her claims of exclusion from the committee's attendance register.
Lassa fever hits 15 health workers, kills two – NCDC
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control reported a rise in Lassa fever cases among health workers, with 15 confirmed infections and two deaths.
NCDC raises the alarm as Lassa fever kills two health workers, 15 infected
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control is warning about a rise in Lassa fever infections among health workers, with two deaths and 15 confirmed cases reported.
Budget: Senate urges NCDC to prioritise investment in agriculture
The Nigerian Senate has called for the North-Central Development Commission to focus on agriculture and security in its 2026 budget.