36 h. 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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4 d. 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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5 d. 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 Diphtheria: Nigeria Records 1,319 Deaths Amid Vaccination Gaps

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has said that 1,319 deaths have been recorded from diphtheria between epidemiological week 19 of 2022 and week 10 of 2025, highlighting significant gaps in vaccination coverage. On Sunday, NCDC‘s epidemiological report, posted on its official website, said that 42,642 suspected cases were recorded across 37 […]

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2 w. ago Diphtheria: Lagos, Katsina record 23 suspected cases in March, no deaths — NCDC

Tribune Online Diphtheria: Lagos, Katsina record 23 suspected cases in March, no deaths — NCDC According to the NCDC, Kano, Yobe, Katsina, Bauchi, Borno, Kaduna, and Jigawa accounted for 96.3 percent of all suspected cases. Diphtheria: Lagos, Katsina record 23 suspected cases in March, no deaths — NCDC Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Lassa Fever Death Toll Climbs To 53, 191 Suspected Patients Identified

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has confirmed a Lassa fever death in a 31-year-old physician who recently returned from the UK. As of March 2, 2025, the NCDC reported 535 confirmed cases out of 2,728 suspected cases, with 98 deaths across 14 states. The agency continues to monitor the situation, providing […] The post Lassa Fever Death Toll Climbs To 53, 191 Suspected Patients Identified appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago NCDC confirms UK returnee’s Lassa fever death, toll reaches 98

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention has confirmed the death of a 31-year-old physician who succumbed to Lassa fever after returning from the United Kingdom. The agency also reported that the cumulative number of Lassa fever cases has risen to 535 out of 2,728 suspected cases, with 98 deaths recorded across 14 states Read More

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3 w. ago Lassa Fever: Nigeria Records 506 Cases, 95 Deaths In 8 Weeks

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has recorded 506 confirmed cases of Lassa fever and 95 deaths in the first eight weeks of 2025. According to its epidemiological report for week eight, the number of new confirmed cases alone rose to 54 from 38 the previous week. These new cases were reported […]

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