Tag: NCDC
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Nigerian languages going into extinction – NICO
Abuja, Sept. 8, 2020 The Executive Secretary, National Institute for Cultural Orientation (NICO), Mr. Ado Muhammed Yahuza, has said that some Nigerian Languages might go into extinction if urgent measures were not taken to reverse the trend. Yahuza said this at the 2nd edition of the Nigerian Indigenous Language Programme (NILP) on Monday in Abuja.…
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NCDC reports 298 new COVID-19 case, total infection hits 49,068
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has reported 298 new cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19), bringing the total number of infections in the country to 49,068. The NCDC made this known on its official twitter handle late on Sunday. According to it, one death was recorded in the country. According to the health agency,…
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COVID-19: NCDC urges preventive measures, records 481 new infections
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has called on Nigerians to take preventive measures against the Coronavirus during the Eid-el-Kabir celebrations as the country recorded 481 new infections. The NCDC made this known on its official twitter handle on Thursday. The health agency said that as Nigerians celebrate the festive period, they should remember…
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NCDC collaborates on COVID-19 research
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) is collaborating with relevant agencies to develop research evidence that would inform the prevention and control of the COVID-19 outbreak. Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu, the Director-General (D-G) of the NCDC, made the disclosure on Thursday in Abuja during the daily briefing of the Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19.…
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NCDC establishes COVID-19 testing laboratory for N/East in Borno
The Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has established a COVID-19 testing laboratory at the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital (UMTH) to enhance effective surveillance, detection and response to the pandemic in the North East region. The Chief Medical Director (CMD) of the hospital, Prof. Ahmed Ahidjo, confirmed this in an interview with the News Agency…
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COVID-19: Blind Association seeks adequate information in accessible format
The Nigeria Association of the Blind (NAB) has called on government at all levels to ensure public information and healthcare messages regarding COVID-19 were made accessible to the blind and partially sighted Nigerians. Mr Ishiyaku Adamu, National President of the association, made the call in Lagos on Wednesday. “Essential information should be made available for…
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Expert calls for more actions, funding to contain spread of Lassa fever
The Nigerian Academy of Science (NAS) has called for more actions and funding to tackle the outbreak of Lassa fever in the country. Prof. Mosto Onuoha, President of the Academy, made the call on Tuesday in Lagos. Onuoha also urged the Federal Government to declare Lassa fever a public health event of national concern. ALSO…