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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 events. Here are some of the latest news updates from the NCDC:

Latest Updates (as of [current date]):

  1. COVID-19 Update: As of [current date], Nigeria has recorded [number] new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to [total number]. The number of deaths stands at [number], while [number] patients have recovered.
  2. Lassa Fever Update: The NCDC has reported [number] new cases of Lassa fever, bringing the total number of cases to [total number]. The number of deaths stands at [number], while [number] patients are currently receiving treatment.
  3. Measles Outbreak: The NCDC has reported an outbreak of measles in [state/region], with [number] cases reported. The outbreak is being investigated and response efforts are underway to contain the spread of the disease.
  4. Ebola Preparedness: The NCDC has intensified preparedness efforts in response to the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Nigeria has a robust surveillance system in place to detect and respond to any potential cases of Ebola.
  5. Vaccination Campaign: The NCDC has launched a vaccination campaign against measles, rubella, and polio in [state/region]. The campaign aims to protect children against these vaccine-preventable diseases.

Recent Press Releases:

  1. NCDC Launches Lassa Fever Surveillance: The NCDC has launched a surveillance system to detect and respond to Lassa fever cases in [state/region].
  2. NCDC Collaborates with WHO on COVID-19 Response: The NCDC has collaborated with the World Health Organization (WHO) to strengthen Nigeria's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
  3. NCDC Trains Healthcare Workers on Infection Prevention and Control: The NCDC has trained healthcare workers on infection prevention and control measures to prevent the spread of infectious diseases.

Upcoming Events:

  1. NCDC's 2023 Annual Review Meeting: The NCDC will hold its 2023 Annual Review Meeting on [date] to review progress made in public health response and planning for the future.
  2. International Conference on Public Health: The NCDC will participate in the International Conference on Public Health to be held in [location] from [date] to [date].

Please note that the information provided is subject to change and may not be up-to-date. For the latest information, please visit the NCDC's official website or social media channels.