The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has intensified its surveillance to prevent a potential Ebola outbreak in Nigeria. NCDC disclosed this in a statement on Sunday, noting that it is working closely with relevant ministries, departments, agencies, and partners to enhance preparedness. This development follows a confirmed case of Sudan virus disease, … Read more
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reiterated its commitment to safeguarding the health of all Nigerians amid reports of increased cases of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) in China and other regions. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Director General of NCDC, Jide Idris, said the agency is taking proactive measures to … Read more
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has inaugurated a National Genomics Surveillance Consortium (NGSC) to enhance the country’s public health infrastructure and strengthen health security. According to the NCDC Director-General, Jide Idris, the consortium will position Nigeria as a genomic sequencing hub in the global south. Speaking at the inauguration of the … Read more
