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Delivery of vaccines to Africa marks significant progress in efforts to combat malaria on a wider scale
In an effort to combat one of Africa's most pressing health challenges - malaria, various nations throughout the continent are receiving shipments of life-saving vaccinations. This milestone marks a crucial step towards eradicating malaria, which claims thousands of lives annually, primarily affecting young children under the age of five. Experts estimate that with continued investment […]
CDCR Hosts Integrated Disease Testing and Surveillance (IDTS) Abuja Representatives
The Centre for Disease Control and Research (CDCR) recently welcomed representatives from the Integrated Disease Testing and Surveillance (IDTS) Abuja on the 21st of October, 2024 for a 2-days inspection and evaluation of our facility including the molecular laboratory. The IDTS team's visit aimed to assess CDCR's capacity in disease surveillance, testing and response. The […]
ECEWS Conducts Official Visit and Training at CDCR FMC Asaba
The Excellence Community Education Welfare Scheme (ECEWS), a non-profit organization, recently paid an official visit to the Center for Disease Control and Research (CDCR) at Federal Medical Center (FMC) Asaba on the 3rd of March, 2025. The visit, led by Miss Uche Okudo, aimed to strengthen collaboration and support for public health initiatives. Training on […]
NCDC Team Conducts Assessment Visit to Center for Disease Control and Research, FMC Asaba for MPOX Screening Center
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) team from Abuja recently visited the Center for Disease Control and Research at Federal Medical Center (FMC) Asaba to assess its readiness to become a screening center for MPOX. The visit, which took place on the 10th and 11th, involved a reception by the management and an assessment […]
State Epidemiology Team Visits CDCR, FMC, Asaba
The State Epidemiology Team conducted a visit to the Center for Disease Control and Research (CDCR) at Federal Medical Center (FMC) Asaba on Friday, June 13, 2025. This visit is part of the team's ongoing state surveillance activities. Response to Recent Lassa Fever CaseThe visit is specifically in response to a recent positive Lassa fever […]
WHO Declares Mpox Outbreak a Public Health Emergency of International Concern
The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the mpox outbreak a public health emergency of international concern, citing the rapid spread of the disease and the need for a coordinated global response. Temporary RecommendationsThe WHO Director-General has issued temporary recommendations to states parties experiencing mpox transmission, including: 1. Enhancing surveillance and reporting 2. Expanding access […]
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