Hospitals won’t be able to handle serious COVID-19 cases soon — NCDC
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control says the country is now reaching a critical level, adding that the hospital capacity will no longer be able […]
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NCDC chief: We may no longer be able to handle some coronavirus cases
The Director-General of Nigeria Center for Disease Control (NCDC), Chikwe Ihekweazu, on Monday warned Nigerians to take responsibility and adhere to COVID-19 safety protocols as […]
COVID-19: Lack of oxygen, bed space hampers treatment
Shortage of oxygen and bed spaces at isolation centres, due to increasing cases is hindering the treatment of Coronavirus patients, the Presidential Task Force (PTF) […]
COVID-19: Don’t conduct usual Christmas festivities this year, FG warns Nigerians
The Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 has urged Nigerians not to conduct usual Christmas festivities such as carol services this year. Chikwe Ihekweazu, the […]
Will NYSC Camps Be Closed If A COVID-19 Case Is Detected? Check Out What The NCDC Has To Say
The Director-General, Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, Dr. Chikwe Ihekweazu, has said none of the 37 orientation camps of the National Youth Service Corps would […]
States to probe police brutality
Extra-judicial killings and police brutality are to be probed by governors through judicial commissions of inquiries, the National Economic Council (NEC) said on Thursday. […]
NCDC Issues New Guidelines For Conducting Forthcoming Elections Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has released new rules and guidelines for conducting the State and Local Government elections in the country during […]
COVID-19: NCDC launches online course on infection control for health workers
By Abujah Racheal Abuja – The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has launched an online course on infection prevention and control (ICP) for health […]
COVID-19: We have not relaxed ban on mass gatherings – NCDC
By Abujah Racheal Abuja – Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu, Director-General, Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) says the centre has not relaxed its guidelines on mass […]
Young people aged 20 to 40 driving COVID-19 transmission – NCDC
By Abujah Racheal Abuja – Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu, Director-General (DG), Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), has said that young people, aged between 20 and […]
FG may lock down Eti-Osa, Ikeja, Lagos Mainland, others
Eleven councils in Lagos are facing imminent lockdown following a spike in COVID-19 infections. The Lagos councils are part of the 18 endemic others across […]
COVID-19: Nigerians must thank God over low mortality rate – PTF Chairman
The Chairman, Presidential Task Force on COVID-19, Boss Mustapha, says Nigerians must continue to thank God in view of the country’s low mortality rate being […]
Buhari receives briefing from PTF on COVID-19
President Muhammadu Buhari has just been briefed in the State House, in Abuja, by the Presidential Task Force (PTF) on the next line of actions […]
No State In Nigeria Is COVID-19 Free- NCDC Chikwe Ihekweazu
Chikwe Ihekweazu, Director-General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), has said that no state in the country is COVID-19 free. Ihekweazu said this […]
COVID-19: NYSC proposes camp reopening
By Franca Ofili Abuja – The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) says it has embarked on measures that will ensure safety and efficient operations post […]
812 Health Workers Infected With Coronavirus – NCDC Boss, Chikwe Ihekweazu
The Director-General of the Nigeria Center for Disease Control NCDC, Chikwe Ihekweazu, today revealed that not less than 812 health workers have been infected with […]
Rivers warns hotel owner against blackmailing Wike
Rivers State Government has warned the owner of the demolished Prodest Hotel, Promise Gogorobari, against blackmailing the state Governor, Nyesom Wike, following his recent claims […]
Nigeria records breakthrough as NCDC validates viral RNA extraction
The country has blazed a trail in Africa with the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) successfully validating the first phase of the viral Ribonucleic […]
Why COVID-19 Patients Play And Dance In Isolation Centres – NCDC Reveals
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control says the fact that some coronavirus patients are seen in videos on social media playing and dancing in isolation […]
COVID-19: NCDC collaborates with global partners on testing challenges- Ihekweazu
By Abujah Racheal Abuja – The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), says it will collaborate with global partners to tackle bottlenecks to its target […]