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DAKAR, Nov 15 (Reuters) - Africa's top public health agency said on Sunday that the Ebola outbreak in Congo was still out of control six months after it was declared, citing problems including deadly attacks on health workers, unpaid staff and a lack of resources.
Six mois jour pour jour après le déclenchement de l'épidémie d'Ebola en République démocratique du Congo, le bilan est dramatique : plus de 11 000 contaminations, près de 5 500 morts. Le virus continue de se propager, malgré les moyens considérables mobilisés pour tenter de l'endiguer. Pour en parler, notre invité est Jean Kaseya, directeur général d'Africa
The CDCFIB has extended its 2024/2025 recruitment and NDLEA drug test deadline to November 28, 2026, following appeals from shortlisted candidates. Read More: https://punchng.com/cdcfib-extends-recruitment-ndlea-drug-test-deadline-to-november-28/
The NSCDC has disbanded its Anti-Vandalism Outpost in Gombe State following a shooting incident involving its personnel and a truck driver at New Mile 3. Read More: https://punchng.com/nscdc-disbands-gombe-outpost-after-shooting-incident/
The proposed facility, spread across approximately 18 acres, will process 300 tonnes of segregated organic municipal waste daily to produce 12.6 tonnes of CBG and 21.6 tonnes of fermented organic manure (FOM) every day
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention says 28 contacts of the country’s single imported Ebola case are still under surveillance. Read More: https://punchng.com/ebola-28-contacts-still-under-surveillance-34-cleared-says-ncdc/
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All Progressives Congress chieftain and member of the North Central Development Commission, Dr Atinuke Owolabi, has emphasised the need for sustained voter education to ensure increased participation… Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-ncdc-member-rallies-voters-for-tinubus-re-election/
Children and teenagers make up almost 60 percent of confirmed cases.
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has sanctioned 66 personnel across its formations nationwide over various offences, including involvement in arms dealing. Read More: https://punchng.com/nscdc-sanctions-66-personnel-over-misconduct/
The NSCDC and EFCC have pledged to strengthen intelligence sharing and operational collaboration to combat economic and financial crimes in Gombe State. Read More: https://punchng.com/nscdc-efcc-share-intelligence-reports-to-tackle-gombe-crimes/
The NSCDC in Kano has arrested a 30-year-old suspect, Abubakar Abdullahi, for allegedly vandalising a transformer and stealing cables and oil worth N2m. Read More: https://punchng.com/nscdc-nabs-suspect-with-stolen-cables-transformer-oil/
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has begun infrastructure projects worth over N1bn at its national headquarters in Abuja, targeting completion Read More: https://punchng.com/nscdc-begins-n1bn-headquarters-upgrade-targets-december-completion/
NY governor pointed to Kennedy's long-standing anti-vaccine work as spurring outbreaks.
The NCDC DG, Dr Jide Idris, says the N10bn intervention fund is not for Ebola alone but to strengthen Nigeria’s preparedness against multiple diseases. Read More: https://punchng.com/n10bn-intervention-not-for-ebola-alone-says-ncdc-boss/
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention has said the 62 contacts identified following the confirmation of an imported Ebola case in the country are expected to complete monitoring by November 13, 2026. The agency disclosed this in its latest Ebola Disease Situation Report, stating that the contacts were scheduled to complete follow-up at Read M
Fresh fears of an Ebola outbreak have emerged in Nigeria after the NCDC isolated two suspected cases in the North-East pending laboratory results. Read More: https://punchng.com/fresh-ebola-scare-as-ncdc-isolates-two/
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention has identified two suspected cases of Ebola in the North-East, isolating them pending lab results. Read More: https://punchng.com/ncdc-identifies-two-suspected-ebola-cases-in-north-east/
The NSCDC in Kano has arrested five suspects and sealed an illegal diesel refining site in Panisau, Ungoggo LGA, as part of its fight against economic sabo Read More: https://punchng.com/nscdc-arrests-five-over-illegal-refining-site/
The NSCDC has busted an illegal diesel refining site in Kano State, arresting five suspects allegedly involved in the unregistered oil and gas business. Read More: https://punchng.com/nscdc-busts-illegal-diesel-refining-site-in-kano-arrests-five-suspects/
The NSCDC has suspended Deputy Superintendent Onoja Babayo Samuel and ordered a trial over alleged sporadic shooting at Kubwa Market in Abuja. Read More: https://punchng.com/nscdc-suspends-officer-orders-trial-over-abuja-market-shooting/
The African Union and its member states have been urged to make concrete financial and policy commitments to expand Africa’s community health workforce, “with an estimated $4.3bn required annually to achieve the target of two million workers by 2030.” The Acting Deputy Director-General of the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, Dr Raji Tajudee
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has identified 19 "superbugs" that currently pose a threat to human health in the United States, plus another six that are being monitored as potential threats
The NSCDC in Kano has arrested a 27-year-old man, Yusuf Abdulrazaq, for allegedly impersonating an officer and extorting money from the public. Read More: https://punchng.com/nscdc-arrests-suspected-impersonator-in-civil-defence-uniform-in-kano/
The NSCDC has suspended Deputy Superintendent Onoja Babayo Samuel over alleged sporadic shooting during a confrontation with traders at Kubwa Market, Abuja Read More: https://punchng.com/nscdc-suspends-officer-over-abuja-market-shooting/
Police in the FCT have arrested an NSCDC officer, Onoja Samuel, for allegedly firing shots in a Kubwa market after his wife was reportedly assaulted by tra Read More: https://punchng.com/police-nab-nscdc-officer-for-shooting-in-abuja-market/
The FCT Police Command has arrested an NSCDC officer, Onoja Samuel, for allegedly firing shots at a market in Kubwa, Abuja, after his wife was assaulted. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-nscdc-officer-for-firing-gun-at-abuja-market/
ABC News contributor Dr. Alok Patel explains the report and what people can do for treatment and prevention.
A federal panel has identified 33 detainees, including children aged 11 and 12, who died in the custody of the NSCDC in Niger State in September 2026. Read More: https://punchng.com/panel-names-33-miners-who-died-in-nscdc-custody-in-niger/
Menurut laporan terbaru yang dirilis oleh Pusat Pengendalian dan Pencegahan Penyakit AS (CDC) pada hari Selasa (27/10) ...
Dr. Jennifer Shuford, the CDC’s deputy director, is leaving the agency after less than five months. It’s the latest example of the leadership turnover that has roiled the CDC.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's deputy director and chief medical officer has resigned, the agency said in a statement on Tuesday.
<p>Jennifer Shuford, a well-respected infectious disease researcher, cited a desire to spend more time with her family</p>
Dr. Jennifer Shuford, a respected former Texas health official, had been appointed by President Trump to help steady the agency.
Read today’s top stories: MTN explains fast data depletion, a panel indicts NSCDC over 37 miners’ deaths, and a new Lagos varsity gets NUC approval. Read More: https://punchng.com/afternoon-recap-mtn-explains-fast-data-depletion-panel-indicts-nscdc-over-miners-deaths-other-top-stories/
An investigative panel has found that 37 miners, including 14 minors, died from suffocation while in the custody of the NSCDC in Niger State. Read More: https://punchng.com/breaking-37-miners-died-of-suffocation-in-nscdc-custody-investigative-panel/
The NCDC has defended the N100,000 weekly support for Ebola contacts, calling it an unbudgeted, compassionate measure to prevent a public health issue. Read More: https://punchng.com/ncdc-defends-n100000-weekly-support-for-ebola-contacts/
The NSCDC in Kwara has arrested two suspects, Abraham Job and Adebowale Adeniyi, for allegedly operating an unlicensed private security outfit, Double Razz Read More: https://punchng.com/nscdc-arrests-two-over-unlicensed-security-outfit-in-kwara/
The NCDC has approved a N100,000 weekly payment for Ebola contacts in the FCT to support them during isolation and ensure compliance with monitoring. Read More: https://punchng.com/breaking-ebola-ncdc-approves-n100000-weekly-payment-for-contacts/
The NSCDC has arrested a 22-year-old man, Abdulrahman Ali, for allegedly vandalising an armoured electricity cable supplying the NNPC depot in Gombe State. Read More: https://punchng.com/nscdc-arrests-22-year-old-over-theft/
The flu hospitalization rate in the U.S. is at the highest level for this time of year since the 2010 season, according to an update published Friday from the CDC.
The NSCDC in Gombe has arrested a 22-year-old man for allegedly vandalizing an armoured cable supplying power to the NNPC depot in the state. Read More: https://punchng.com/nscdc-arrests-22-year-old-for-cable-vandalism-in-gombe/
The Federal Government has approved the promotion of 27,624 officers across the NSCDC, NCoS, NIS, and Federal Fire Service to boost morale and welfare. Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-promotes-27624-nscdc-ncos-officers-others/
The NSCDC in Kano has arrested two suspects and recovered 50 stolen railway sleeper clips in Madobi LGA, while one other suspect remains at large. Read More: https://punchng.com/nscdc-intercepts-50-stolen-railway-clips-in-kano/
The Federal Government has approved the promotion of 27,624 officers across the NSCDC, Fire Service, Correctional Service, and Immigration Service. Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-promotes-27624-nscdc-officers-others/
Africa CDC Genel Direktörü Dr. Jean Kaseya, Bundibugyo türü Ebola virüsüne karşı henüz onaylı bir aşının bulunmamasını uluslararası toplumun ilgisizliğine bağladı.
The Africa CDC has warned it will blacklist organisations that fail to provide transparency and accountability for funds received for disease outbreak resp Read More: https://punchng.com/africa-cdc-threatens-blacklist-over-outbreak-fund-transparency/
The Africa CDC says the Bundibugyo Ebola strain lacks an approved vaccine due to a lack of international interest because it is seen as an ‘African issue’. Read More: https://punchng.com/why-latest-ebola-strain-has-no-approved-vaccine-africa-cdc/
African health officials will hold a crisis meeting as the Ebola outbreak spreads from Congo to neighboring countries and beyond. The "extraordinary virtual meeting" will convene on October 28.
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention has convened an emergency meeting to finalise its incident action plan for the Ebola outbreak in Nige Read More: https://punchng.com/photos-ebola-ncdc-convenes-emergency-meeting-finalises-incident-action-plan/
The NCDC has detailed how a woman who travelled from Uganda tested positive for Ebola in the FCT, with 44 contacts now being monitored by health officials. Read More: https://punchng.com/ebola-ncdc-details-patients-arrival-symptoms-diagnosis/
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