4 d. ago 23 states recorded 156 meningitis deaths, 1,858 suspected cases – NCDC

The death toll recorded from cerebrospinal meningitis has increased to 156, up from the previous 74 deaths, according to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention. The data, which highlighted details from week 40 of 2024 to week 12 of 2025, also showed that the confirmed cases are 126 out of the  1,858 suspected Read More

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4 d. ago Meningitis: Nigeria Records 1,858 Cases, 156 Deaths In 23 States

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has said that the country has recorded a total of 1,858 suspected cases of Cerebrospinal Meningitis (CSM) and 156 associated deaths since the beginning of the current meningitis season. NCDC, in its Cerebrospinal Meningitis Report on its website on Sunday, disclosed that 10 states were bearing […]

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1 week ago NCDC raises the alarm over rising meningitis cases, reports 74 deaths

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention has expressed concern over the rising cases of Cerebrospinal Meningitis in the country. NCDC warned that its peak season runs from November to May. As of March 26, 2025, 807 suspected cases and 74 deaths have been reported across 22 states and the Federal Capital Territory. NCDC Read More

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2 w. ago 807 meningitis cases, 74 deaths recorded in 22 states – NCDC

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention says the country has recorded a total of 807 suspected cases of cerebrospinal meningitis, and 74 deaths from 22 states as of March 26, 2025 The NCDC stated that the Case Fatality Rate is at 9.2 per cent as of March 26, 2025.3.27 The centre disclosed this Read More

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2 w. ago Meningitis: Kebbi, Katsina lead as NCDC records 807 suspected cases, 74 deaths

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention said the country has recorded a total of 807 suspected cases of cerebrospinal meningitis, and 74 deaths from 22 states as of March 26, 2025. The NCDC stated that the Case Fatality Rate is at 9.2 per cent as of March 26, 2025. The centre disclosed this Read More

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2 w. ago Kebbi urges calm as meningitis kills six university students

Kebbi State Governor, Dr Nasir Idris, has urged residents to remain calm and stay safe in the face of the cerebrospinal meningitis outbreak in the state. The governor’s call follows the death of six students of Kebbi State University of Science and Technology, Aliero, due to meningitis. In a statement made available to our correspondent Read More

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