NIGERIA CENTRE FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION

Diphtheria Outbreak in Nigeria: Lagos State Records Highest Incidence in 2025

March 17, 2025March 17, 2025 - by Isabella Chavez - Leave a Comment

Nigeria reports 23 new suspected Diphtheria cases, mainly in Lagos State, where an outbreak at Kings College has prompted vaccination campaigns. NCDC data shows significant historical fatalities and a high …

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Nigeria to Host Regional Summit on Lassa Fever Vaccine Development

January 13, 2025January 13, 2025 - by Mason Fitzgerald - Leave a Comment

Nigeria will host a regional meeting on January 15, 2024, to advance Lassa fever vaccine development, with significant implications for public health as the nation faces thousands of suspected cases …