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Ebola contacts tracing ends Nov 13 – NCDC
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 Ebola scare as NCDC isolates two
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/
NCDC identifies two suspected Ebola cases in North-East
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/
NSCDC arrests five over illegal refining site
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/
NSCDC busts illegal diesel refining site in Kano, arrests five suspects
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/
NSCDC suspends officer, orders trial over Abuja market shooting
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/
Africa needs $4.3bn annually for health workers — CDC
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
Drug-Resistant Germs Now Kill More Than 50,000 Americans Each Year, According to a New CDC Report
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
NSCDC arrests suspected impersonator in Civil Defence uniform in Kano
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/
NSCDC suspends officer over Abuja market shooting
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 nab NSCDC officer for shooting in Abuja market
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/
Police arrest NSCDC officer for firing gun at 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/
WATCH: CDC report warns of 'urgent' threat of drug-resistant bacteria
ABC News contributor Dr. Alok Patel explains the report and what people can do for treatment and prevention.
Panel names 33 miners who died in NSCDC custody in Niger
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/
Laporan CDC: 19 patogen sebabkan 50.800 kematian setiap tahun di AS
Menurut laporan terbaru yang dirilis oleh Pusat Pengendalian dan Pencegahan Penyakit AS (CDC) pada hari Selasa (27/10) ...
CDC’s deputy director to depart after four months in the role
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.
CDC's deputy director resigns after being hired in April
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's deputy director and chief medical officer has resigned, the agency said in a statement on Tuesday.
CDC deputy director Jennifer Shuford resigns after just four months in the role
<p>Jennifer Shuford, a well-respected infectious disease researcher, cited a desire to spend more time with her family</p>
Trump-Appointed CDC Deputy Director Jennifer Shuford Resigns After 4 Months
Dr. Jennifer Shuford, a respected former Texas health official, had been appointed by President Trump to help steady the agency.
Afternoon recap: MTN explains fast data depletion, panel indicts NSCDC over miners’ deaths, other top stories
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/
BREAKING: 37 miners died of suffocation in NSCDC custody — Investigative panel
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/
NCDC defends N100,000 weekly support for Ebola contacts
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/
NSCDC arrests two over unlicensed security outfit in Kwara
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/
Ebola: NCDC approves N100,000 weekly payment for contacts
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/
CDC warns storm raises the risk of some diseases
NSCDC arrests 22-year-old over theft
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/
Flu hospitalization rate at highest level this time of year since 2010 season: CDC
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.
NSCDC arrests 22-year-old for cable vandalism in Gombe
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/
FG promotes 27,624 NSCDC, NCoS officers, others
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/
NSCDC intercepts 50 stolen railway clips in Kano
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/
FG promotes 27,624 NSCDC officers, others
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, Ebola aşısının geliştirilmesinde Afrika'nın ihmal edildiğini söyledi
Africa CDC Genel Direktörü Dr. Jean Kaseya, Bundibugyo türü Ebola virüsüne karşı henüz onaylı bir aşının bulunmamasını uluslararası toplumun ilgisizliğine bağladı.
Africa CDC threatens blacklist over outbreak fund transparency
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/
Why latest Ebola strain has no approved vaccine — Africa CDC
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/
Africa CDC calls crisis meeting as Ebola spreads
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.
Mpox cases hit two-year high, CDC data show
(PHOTOS) Ebola: NCDC convenes emergency meeting, finalises incident action plan
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/
Ebola: NCDC details patient’s arrival, symptoms, diagnosis
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/
CDC reports third measles death in the United States this year
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