In February 2023, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) established its first Zonal Reference Laboratory (ZRL) in Ado-Ekiti to enhance rapid disease diagnosis across Southwest Nigeria. Supported by the World Bank, this facility at the Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital aims to reduce diagnostic turnaround times and strengthen surveillance for epidemic-prone pathogens. For more details, visit Punchng.com . NCDC: Ekiti Gets First Zonal Reference Laboratory