Nigeria, April 26 -- The Director-General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), Jide Idris, recently sat with PREMIUM TIMES to discuss the outbreaks of Lassa Fever, Mpox, Meningitis and other infectious diseases, the factors contributing to their persistent spread, and the country's vaccine challenges.

Here's an excerpt of the discussion

PT: During the last NCDC press conference in 2024, you mentioned a seasonal surge in Lassa Fever transmission attributed to climate change. Can you explain this further?

Mr Idris: As I said last year, many factors contribute to the rise of Lassa Fever. However, climate change is a key contributor, further compounding the situation. If you look at how Lassa Fever is transmitte...