NCDC
Coverage of NCDC in the Nexus archive.
- Nigeria: Nigerian Lawmakers Worry Over 53,000 Annual Deaths Linked to Unsafe Food
Nigerian lawmakers expressed concern over 53,000 annual deaths linked to unsafe food, urging the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, NAFDAC, SON, and NCDC to enhance surveillance, inspections, and certification in the food production and distribution chain.
- Nigerian lawmakers worry over 53,000 annual deaths linked to unsafe food
Nigerian lawmakers are concerned about 53,000 annual deaths linked to unsafe food and are urging health and regulatory agencies to strengthen food safety measures. They called for enhanced surveillance, inspections, and certification processes across the food production and distribution chain.
- Lassa Fever: Death toll hits 221 as fatality rate rises above 2025 level – NCDC
The death toll from Lassa Fever has reached 221, with the fatality rate exceeding the 2025 level, according to the NCDC's situation report for epidemiological week 26. The report was released on Friday, highlighting a concerning increase in mortality rates.
- NCDC updates Lassa fever death rate to 19.3% as outbreak reaches 23 states
The NCDC has updated the Lassa fever death rate to 19.3%, with the outbreak now affecting 23 states and 109 Local Government Areas (LGAs) since the beginning of the year.