Nigeria is experiencing a renewed call for the fortification of infection prevention and control (IPC) measures amidst escalating concern over recurring infectious disease outbreaks. This call stems from the dire need to control the circulation of illnesses such as Lassa fever in both hospital and community settings. The importance of these measures was the focus…
In its epidemiological report for week nine of 2025, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) documents a decrease in newly confirmed cases of Lassa fever. Despite this promising development, the mortality rate remains distressingly high, underscoring the need for robust prevention measures and efficacious treatment strategies. The reported case fatality rate has…
The Karu Abattoir in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) of Nigeria is the ground zero for an alarming healthcare crisis. Veterinarian and researcher, Dr. Matthew Chibuzor, is at the frontlines - tracking the spread of drug-resistant bacteria from animals to humans. His disturbing discovery reveals the presence of multidrug-resistant Salmonella and E. coli strains not…
The Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Technical Working Group in Nigeria has been officially launched. The inauguration was led by Dr. Jide Idris, the director-general of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention. Dr. Idris was functioning in the capacity of the representative for the Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Muhammad Pate.…