LassaFever Scourge, NCDC Director General Olajide Idris meets with house committee on health

Abuja, March 17, 2026 — The National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) held a strategic meeting with the House of Representatives Committee on Health at the National Assembly Complex to address key challenges affecting public health management in Nigeria.
The meeting, chaired by Hon. Amos Magaji, focused on strengthening disease prevention systems, improving institutional capacity, and enhancing collaboration between the NCDC and relevant stakeholders.

During the session, the Director-General of the NCDC, Dr. Ifedayo Oladipo Idris, presented updates on the operational difficulties facing the agency. He noted that insufficient human resources remain a major concern and called for increased staff strength to improve efficiency, surveillance, and emergency response capabilities.

Hon. Magaji also proposed the organization of a two-day stakeholder summit in Abuja to create a broader platform for dialogue, coordination, and strategic planning in the health sector.
The committee urged the NCDC to intensify its media advocacy efforts to ensure wider public awareness of its programmes and health interventions. Members emphasized the importance of continuous communication with local government authorities, state governments, and other stakeholders to guarantee effective implementation of health policies. They further encouraged the agency to engage the Governors’ Forum for stronger intergovernmental collaboration.
The NCDC highlighted recent research findings suggesting that Lassa fever transmission may involve multiple rodent species, not only the commonly identified rat species. The agency reiterated the need for expanded research, public education, and preventive measures to control the spread of the disease.
Lawmakers also stressed the importance of prioritizing health funding, describing the health sector as a critical component of national development and security.
Dr. Idris was accompanied by senior officials from the agency’s disease prevention and control departments.
In his closing remarks, Hon. Amos Magaji reaffirmed the committee’s commitment to fulfilling its oversight responsibilities and called on the NCDC leadership to remain dedicated to its mandate in the interest of public health in Nigeria.

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