Tag: Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu
Ihekweazu bows out as NCDC DG; Adetifa takes over
Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu has officially handed over the position of Director-General, Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, to Dr Ifedayo Adetifa.
Ihekweazu’s kinsmen react to WHO appointment
WHO) said Ihekweazu will head its new Hub for Pandemic and Epidemic Intelligence based in Berlin, Germany.
WHO explains Nigerian Ihekweazu’s new job in Berlin
The Berlin hub aims at helping countries better assess and respond to global disease threats in the wake of the…
Ihekweazu’s WHO appointment excites Gov. Uzodimma
Ihekweazu will be in charge of WHO Hub for Pandemic and Epidemic Intelligence, based in Berlin.
Avoid non-essential travels during Easter, Ramadan – NCDC warns
The Nigeria Centre For Disease Control (NCDC), re-emphasises the need to avoid non-essential travels during the Easter and Ramadan celebrations…
Nigeria: COVID-19 infections at lowest level in months
The Nigeria Centre for Disease announced 120 new COVID-19 infections on Sunday, another indication that Nigeria is almost slipping out…
NCDC pledges to support states’ health security
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has said it will continue to support states to strengthen their health security…
COVID-19: Nigeria’s Reference Laboratory to provide capacity for Africa
By Abujah Racheal The National Reference Laboratory (NRL), has been selected as one of 12 laboratories in Africa that will…
NCDC commends Delta state over virus containment efforts
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has lauded Delta State Government over its efforts in containing the spread of…
Coronavirus: Observe your Easter at home – NCDC
Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu, the Director-General Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), has urged Nigerians to continue to comply with Federal…
Nigeria battles Lassa Fever amid Coronavirus outbreak
Amid the coronavirus outbreak in the country, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) announced an increase in the death…
COVID-19: NCDC calls for cancellation of mass gatherings
Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) says mass gatherings can amplify the spread of infectious diseases including Coronavirus (COVID-19) disease.
Coronavirus: NCDC calls for collective action
The Director-General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu, says that collective responsibility is required to…
Fake report on bovine tuberculosis in beef debunked
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) on Monday dismissed as absolutely false, social media reports on purported outbreak of…
FG working to control Lassa Fever – NCDC boss
Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu, Chief Executive Officer, Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) said that the Federal Government would intensify efforts…
NCDC hails Buhari for signing Bill establishing agency
The Chief Executive Officer, Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu, on Tuesday commended President Muhammadu Buhari for…