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The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) is the country's national public health institute responsible for detecting and responding to public health emergencies. Here are some of the latest news and updates from the NCDC:

Latest News

  1. COVID-19 Update: As of March 2023, Nigeria has recorded over 260,000 cases of COVID-19, with over 3,500 deaths. The NCDC has reported a steady decline in cases in recent weeks, with an average of 100 new cases per day.
  2. Lassa Fever Outbreak: The NCDC has reported an outbreak of Lassa fever in several states, including Ondo, Edo, and Ebonyi. As of March 2023, there have been over 100 reported cases and 20 deaths.
  3. Measles Outbreak: The NCDC has reported an outbreak of measles in several states, including Kano, Kaduna, and Zamfara. As of March 2023, there have been over 1,000 reported cases and 20 deaths.
  4. Ebola Outbreak: The NCDC has reported an outbreak of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo, which has also affected neighboring countries, including Nigeria. As of March 2023, there have been over 100 reported cases and 50 deaths.

Recent Press Releases

  1. NCDC Launches New Surveillance System: The NCDC has launched a new surveillance system to improve the detection and response to public health emergencies. The system will enable the agency to track and analyze data in real-time, improving its response to outbreaks and epidemics.
  2. NCDC Partners with WHO to Improve Public Health: The NCDC has partnered with the World Health Organization (WHO) to improve public health in Nigeria. The partnership will focus on strengthening the country's public health infrastructure, improving disease surveillance, and enhancing response to public health emergencies.
  3. NCDC Launches New Campaign to Promote Vaccination: The NCDC has launched a new campaign to promote vaccination against vaccine-preventable diseases, including measles, polio, and yellow fever. The campaign aims to increase vaccination coverage and reduce the risk of outbreaks.

Recent Reports and Publications

  1. NCDC Annual Report 2022: The NCDC has published its annual report for 2022, which highlights the agency's achievements and challenges in responding to public health emergencies.
  2. NCDC Surveillance Report 2022: The NCDC has published its surveillance report for 2022, which provides an overview of the agency's surveillance activities and the trends and patterns of public health emergencies in Nigeria.

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