Centre to take over polio surveillance from WHO, dismantle the UN agency's programme
India plans to take over polio surveillance from WHO, entrusting the work to the National Centre for Disease Control. The ...
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Death toll from diphtheria outbreak reaches 1,319, says NCDC
Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reported that 1,319 people have died in the country’s ongoing diphtheria outbreak.
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Diphtheria: Lagos, Katsina record 23 suspected cases in March, no deaths — NCDC
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has reported 23 suspected cases of diphtheria between March 3 and March 9 in two states, including 20 in Lagos State and 3 in Katsina State.In its latest ...
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Lassa fever cases decline in Nigeria, fatality rate remains high at 18.7% – NCDC
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reported a decline in new confirmed Lassa fever cases across ...
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Over 1,300 diphtheria deaths recorded as vaccination gaps persist – NCDC
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) says 1,319 deaths have been recorded in the country’s ongoing ...
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Nigeria Records 1,319 Diphtheria Deaths Amid Vaccination Gaps
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has said that 1,319 deaths have been recorded from diphtheria ...
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Diphtheria: Paediatricians demand scale-up of immunisation
It is a scientific fact that the protection conferred on children following primary vaccination in early infancy wanes with time, thus predisposing them to natural infections, without booster ...
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More Nigerians Die as Diphtheria Cases Spread
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reported 1,319 deaths from diphtheria between ...
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NCDC confirms new Lassa fever case
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has confirmed a new case of Lassa fever in a 31-year-old physician who had ...
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NCDC confirms Lassa fever death in Nigerian doctor after UK trip, raises surveillance alert
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has confirmed a new case of Lassa fever in a 31-year-old ...
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NCDC Monitors 357 Individuals for Possible Lassa Fever Infection
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has placed 357 individuals under surveillance following concerns ...
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Lassa Fever cases decline in Nigeria, fatality rate remains high – NCDC
This underscores the urgent need for better protective measures, adequate supply of personal protective equipment (PPEs), and ...