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Diphtheria: FCTA Deploys Vaccination Teams to Karshi, Angwan Kokosa, other communities

  The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has deployed vaccination and disease surveillance teams to Karshi, Angwan Kokosa and surrounding communities following the confirmation of...
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Lassa fever: NCDC moves early, warns against self-treatment

  The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has launched an Accelerated Readiness Plan to forestall a seasonal surge in Lassa fever, warning...
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Cholera Scare: 65,000 Suspected Cases Hit 35 States — NCDC

Nigeria is battling a major cholera outbreak, with more than 65,000 suspected cases recorded in 35 states and about 195 Local Government Areas (LGAs)...
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Lassa Fever Claims 221 Lives as NCDC Confirms 922 Cases in 23 States

  The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has confirmed that Lassa fever has killed 221 persons nationwide, with the number of laboratory-confirmed...
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Nigeria Sets Up Ebola Response Panel, Says No Case Yet

ABUJA, Nigeria — July 10, 2026 — The Federal Government has inaugurated a high-level communication and diplomacy sub-committee under the Presidential Task Force on...
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Lassa Fever Death Toll Hits 204 As Fresh Infections Spread Across Nigeria

  Nigeria’s worsening Lassa fever outbreak has claimed 204 lives this year, with health authorities raising fresh concerns over the rising fatality rate and spread...
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Nigeria on High Alert as NCDC Activates Emergency Response Over Ebola Threat – Idris

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has placed the country on high alert and activated emergency response systems following the worsening...
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Lassa Fever Death Toll Hits 75 as Fatality Rate Climbs to 23%

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has confirmed 75 deaths from Lassa fever between January and mid-February 2026, with the case...
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Ondo Toxic Alcohol Crisis: 48 Dead, 182

  ABUJA — At least 48 people have died while 182 others have been affected following the reported consumption of...
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Niger Detainees’ Deaths: Alake Sends Probe Team to Minna

ABUJA — Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, has ordered the deployment of a high-powered ministerial team to...
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ICPC Grills Ekiti APC Reps Candidate Over Contract, False Declaration Allegations

  The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has questioned the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for...

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Ondo Toxic Alcohol Crisis: 48 Dead, 182

  ABUJA — At least 48 people have died while...
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Niger Detainees’ Deaths: Alake Sends Probe Team to Minna

ABUJA — Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake,...

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