Nscdc news update

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 recent news updates from the NCDC:

COVID-19 Updates

• As of March 15, 2023, Nigeria has recorded a total of 264,419 confirmed cases of COVID-19, with 3,544 deaths and 244,875 recoveries.
• The NCDC has reported a steady decline in the number of new cases and hospitalizations in recent weeks, with the country's positivity rate currently at 1.4%.
• The NCDC has also reported a significant increase in the number of COVID-19 vaccinations administered in the country, with over 10 million doses administered as of March 15, 2023.

Other Public Health Updates

• The NCDC has reported an outbreak of Lassa fever in several states in Nigeria, with 134 cases and 24 deaths reported as of March 15, 2023.
• The NCDC has also reported an outbreak of cholera in several states in Nigeria, with 1,434 cases and 34 deaths reported as of March 15, 2023.
• The NCDC has launched a campaign to improve hand hygiene in Nigeria, with the goal of reducing the spread of infectious diseases.

Recent Press Releases

• The NCDC has issued a press release urging Nigerians to take precautions to prevent the spread of COVID-19 during the upcoming Easter celebrations.
• The NCDC has also issued a press release highlighting the importance of vaccination in preventing the spread of infectious diseases, including COVID-19, measles, and polio.

Upcoming Events

• The NCDC will be hosting a national conference on infectious diseases in Abuja, Nigeria, from March 21-23, 2023.
• The NCDC will also be participating in a regional meeting on public health in Accra, Ghana, from March 28-30, 2023.

Please note that these updates are subject to change and may not reflect the most recent information. For the latest updates, please visit the NCDC website or follow them on social media.