News on nscdc

You're referring to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC). Here are some recent news updates on the NCDC:

Latest Updates:

  1. COVID-19 Update: As of March 15, 2023, Nigeria has recorded 264,445 confirmed cases of COVID-19, with 3,544 deaths and 244,901 recoveries. (Source: NCDC)
  2. Lassa Fever Outbreak: The NCDC has reported an outbreak of Lassa fever in several states, including Ondo, Edo, and Ebonyi. As of March 10, 2023, there have been 145 confirmed cases and 24 deaths. (Source: NCDC)
  3. Monkeypox Outbreak: The NCDC has reported an outbreak of monkeypox in several states, including Lagos, Ogun, and Rivers. As of March 15, 2023, there have been 15 confirmed cases and 2 deaths. (Source: NCDC)

Recent Press Releases:

  1. NCDC Launches New Surveillance System: The NCDC has launched a new surveillance system to improve disease detection and response in Nigeria. The system, called the "NCDC Surveillance System," will enable the agency to track and analyze disease trends in real-time. (Source: NCDC Press Release, February 2023)
  2. NCDC Partners with WHO to Strengthen Public Health Infrastructure: The NCDC has partnered with the World Health Organization (WHO) to strengthen public health infrastructure in Nigeria. The partnership aims to improve disease surveillance, laboratory testing, and response to public health emergencies. (Source: NCDC Press Release, January 2023)

Recent Research and Studies:

  1. Study on COVID-19 Transmission in Nigeria: A study published in the Journal of Infectious Diseases found that COVID-19 transmission in Nigeria was highest in urban areas and among individuals with underlying health conditions. (Source: Journal of Infectious Diseases, February 2023)
  2. Study on Lassa Fever Vaccine: A study published in the New England Journal of Medicine found that a vaccine against Lassa fever was safe and effective in preventing the disease. (Source: New England Journal of Medicine, January 2023)

I hope this information is helpful!