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Coronavirus: NCDC DG under self-Quarantine, says Health Minister

Ihesiulo Grace 12 March 2020 0

Mr Chikwe Ihekweazu, the Director-General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, has been reported to be presently undergoing self-quarantine for possible infection of the deadly pandemic disease,coronavirus. The Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire, who was at the National Assembly on

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COVID19: 23 suspected cases identified in 5 states

Ihesiulo Grace 9 March 2020 0

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) says 23 suspected cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) have been identified in Edo, Lagos, Ogun, FCT and Kano states, out of which one was confirmed positive index case with no death. NCDC Director General, Dr. Chikwe Ihekweazu, disclosed this while speaking on Sunday in Abuja, adding that as at […]

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Nigeria needs N1.6bn emergency funding to fight COVID-19 – NCDC

Ihesiulo Grace 7 March 2020 0

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) says the country requires N1.6 billion emergency funding to fight Coronavirus (COVID19). Dr. Precillia Ibekwe, Deputy Director, Special Duties, NCDC, disclosed this at a news briefing addressed by the Minister of Health, Dr. Osagie Ehanire, and update on the virus on Friday in Abuja. The News Agency of […]

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Coronavirus: WHO, NCDC team hold talks with Ogun governor

Ihesiulo Grace 4 March 2020 0

The team from the Africa regional office of the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) was Wednesday on a working visit to the office of the Ogun state Governor, Dapo Abiodun in respect of the index coronavirus case traced to an Italian who works as a consultant to a […]

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NCDC says fake news on COVID-19 worsening disease outbreak

Ihesiulo Grace 4 March 2020 0

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) says misinformation during epidemics could make disease outbreaks such as the Coronavirus (COVID-19) worse. NCDC’s Director-General, Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu in a statement, ”We are also battling with fake news and misinformation alongside with managing COVID-19 in Nigeria. READ ALSO: NDLEA arrests woman on watch list for 10

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NCDC releases 4th advisory to Nigerians on COVID-19

Ihesiulo Grace 2 March 2020 0

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has released the fourth public health advisory on the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) to Nigerians. Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu, the Director-General of NCDC, made available a copy of the advisory to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja. UN welcomes U.S.-Taliban peace agreement NAN reports that COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2) is […]

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NCDC reiterates commitment to protect health of Nigerians

Ihesiulo Grace 29 February 2020 0

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has reiterated commitment to protect the health of Nigerians, in response to the first COVID-19 case detected in Lagos. The centre’s stance was assured by the Director General, Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu in an interview with News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday in Abuja, while reassuring Nigerians of […]

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Covid-19: NCDC boss, Ihekweazu chairs WHO global forum

Ihesiulo Grace 19 February 2020 0

Director-General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), Dr. Chikwe Ihekweazu, has been appointed as one of the chairpersons for the 2019 novel coronavirus global research and innovation forum. According to a press release from the World Health Organisation (WHO), Ihekweazu, an epidemiologist and three other chairperson appointees, namely J. Farrar, M.P. Kieny

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No coronavirus in broiler chickens – NCDC

Ihesiulo Grace 18 February 2020 0

 The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has debunked a rumour being shared on social media that the Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) can be spread through broiler chickens. NCDC Director General, Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu, in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja said the centre was aware of  the rumour  and emphasised that the information was […]

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Firm partners FG to deepen consumer engagement against Lassa fever

Ihesiulo Grace 14 February 2020 0

In a combined effort to ensure that the Lassa endemic remains significantly curtailed, Hypo, makers of a bleach brand joined forces with the Nigerian Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) to conduct a national outreach programs in major markets especially in the most tensioned states across Nigeria. The national market outreach program which is meant to […]

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NCDC records 472 cases, 70 deaths

Ihesiulo Grace 13 February 2020 0

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) says it has recorded 472 cases and 70 deaths of Lassa fever as at February 11, 2020, Director General of the centre, Dr. Chikwe Ihekweazu has said. Ihekweazu said on Thursday in Abuja, while giving an update on the Lassa fever outbreak that the overall case fatality rate for […]

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NCDC manages 95 cases of Lassa fever in 1 week

Ihesiulo Grace 1 February 2020 0

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), says it will continue to work closely with  states  affected by the Lassa fever outbreak in the midst of the novel coronavirus outbreak. It said the move was to ensure that the 95 confirmed cases of Lassa fever in some states across the country within the week were effectively managed. […]

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Coronavirus: Port health services on alert at points of entry – NCDC

Ihesiulo Grace 23 January 2020 0

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) says Nigeria port health services are on alert at points of entry to curb the spread of coronavirus disease to the country. The novel coronavirus (nCoV) was first identified by Chinese researchers with the pathogen behind a mysterious illness that had sickened 59 people in Wuhan, a city […]

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NCDC, PHN partner private sector to check disease outbreaks

Ihesiulo Grace 10 August 2018 0

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) and the Private Sector Health Alliance of Nigeria (PHN), have launched a new initiative known as the Alliance for Epidemic Preparedness and Response (A4EPR) to check disease outbreaks. According to the two bodies, the aim of the initiative is to develop a formal structure for the private sector […]

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Diseases: Centre wants improved information sharing, data mgt

Ihesiulo Grace 20 July 2018 0

The Chief Executive Officer, Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu, on Wednesday called for improved information sharing and data management in the country. Ihekweazu made the call on the sideline of a conference with the Centre on Global Health Security, Chatham House, on Wednesday in Abuja. He said that the aim of […]

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WHO pledges to strengthen NAFDAC, NCDC laboratories for optimal performance

Ihesiulo Grace 19 April 2018 0

The World Health Organisation (WHO), has pledged to support the ongoing effort of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) in getting its laboratory WHO prequalified for essential medicines. WHO said this would be done through technical support to the agency and capacity building for its staff for effective laboratory management. […]

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Medical doctor’s death: 30 under observation in Abia over Lassa fever

Ihesiulo Grace 4 April 2018 0

…Hold FG responsible over doctor’s death- PDP There are strong indications that about 30 persons have been placed on surveillance following the death a medical doctor and a child said to have died from diseases suspected to be Lassa fever. The Medical Director, Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Umuahia, Abia State, Dr Abali Chiku, who spoke […]