The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control has revealed young Nigerians are responsible for the rapid COVID-19 spread in the country. Dr. Chikwe Ihekweazu, the NCDC Director-General stated this during the…
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SERAP tells court to compel Health Minister & NCDC DG to account for Covid-19 funds
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has dragged the Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire, and Director General, Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu, to court over…
Infectious Diseases Bill gives me excessive powers, says NCDC boss
Director General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), Chikwe Ihekweazu, has said the Control of Infectious Diseases Bill gives him excessive powers. He said: “The NCDC feels the…
NCDC DG reveals differences between COVID-19 & Malaria after Dokpesi demanded answers (video)
Dr Chikwe Iheakweazu, the Director-General of the National Center for Disease Control has spoken about distinction between the ravaging viral disease, COVID-19 and Malaria which is caused by a parasite. This…
NCDC boss reacts to Kogi state govt faceoff with officials of the Centre
Chikwe Ihekweazu, the Director-General of the Nigeria Center for Disease Control NCDC, has reacted to the faceoff between some of the officials from the agency and the Kogi state government. The NCDC…
Coronavirus: We are struggling with bed spaces in Lagos – NCDC laments
The Nigeria Center for Disease Control (NCDC) says it is currently struggling with lack of bed spaces for the treatment of COVID-19 patients in Lagos state. Chikwe Ihekweazu, director-general of NCDC,…
We desperately need more Coronavirus test kits – NCDC Boss cries out
Dr. Chikwe Ihekweazu, the Director-General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has raised alarm over a major shortfall in Coronavirus test kits as the centre expands testing. In…
Nigeria not at Coronavirus peak yet; still have weeks to go – NCDC DG, Chikwe Ihekweazu
The Director-General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), Chikwe Ihekweazu has revealed that Nigeria still has some number of weeks to go before reaching its Coronavirus peak. Chikwe…
Just in: Coronavirus outbreak will hit all 36 states in Nigeria – NCDC boss says
Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu, the Director-General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), has state that all 36 states in Nigeria are likely to record coronavirus cases. As of April…
