Q: How does #diphtheria spread?

A: #Diphtheria spreads easily through:
➡️Direct contact with infected people
➡️Droplets from an infected person while coughing or sneezing
➡️Contact with contaminated objects/clothing

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#Cholera Situation Report

Our monthly Cholera Situation Report for March 2024 has been published on our website.

🔗You can download, read and share via
https://ncdc.gov.ng/diseases/sitreps/?cat=7&name=An%20update%20of%20Cholera%20outbreak%20in%20Nigeria

Share Facts NOT Fear❗

🔗Visit our website for accurate information on #diphtheria and to stay informed!
➡️Factsheet: https://ncdc.gov.ng/diseases/info/D
➡️Public health advisory: https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/435/diphtheria-public-health-advisory-amidst-outbreak-in-nigeria
➡️Healthcare workers advisory: https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/436/diphtheria-health-advisory-for-health-care-workers-amidst-outbreak-in-nigeria
➡️Situation reports: https://ncdc.gov.ng/diseases/sitreps/?cat=18&name=An%20Update%20of%20Diphtheria%20Outbreak%20in%20Nigeria

We have published our latest #LassaFever epidemiology data.

Here you can find a summary of all the latest figures in our weekly infographic.🔽

The full report can be accessed via
🔗https://ncdc.gov.ng/diseases/sitreps/?cat=5&name=An%20update%20of%20Lassa%20fever%20outbreak%20in%20Nigeria

The #COVID19 pandemic caused a global and national decline in immunisation coverage.

While more than 4 million more children were vaccinated globally in 2022 compared to 2021, there were still 20 million children who missed out on one or more of their vaccines.

Parents/caregivers are urged to visit any primary health care centre to get their children/wards up to date with their vaccination.

#WorldImmunisationWeek

Eliminating #malaria requires continued implementation of measures proven to stop the local spread of the malaria parasite.

Every Nigerian has a role to play in accelerating the fight against #malaria infection⬇️
➡️Use insecticide-treated nets when sleeping in places where malaria is present
➡️Use mosquito repellents after dusk
➡️Use coils and vaporizers
➡️Wear protective clothing
➡️Use window nets
➡️Clear stagnant water in your environment to prevent the breeding of mosquitoes

#WorldMalariaDay2024

Of the 3,036 confirmed cases of #diphtheria recorded so far in 2024, most of the cases occurred among children aged 1 - 14 years, with those aged 5-14 years bearing most of the brunt of the disease.

Parents and caregivers should ensure that their children/ward are fully vaccinated against #diphtheria.

#StaySafeStayHealthy
#VaccinesWork
#AfricanVaccination
#WorldImmunisationWeek

Individuals at higher risk of #diphtheria infection are strongly advised to get vaccinated against diphtheria.

Visit a primary health care centre close to you to get the anti-diphtheria vaccine.

#TakeResponsibility to stay safe and healthy.

UNCLEAN WATER, unwashed hands, and uncovered food are some of the ways #Cholera germs are spread.

Ensure your water is safe before use:
➡️BOIL water before drinking
➡️USE water from safe sources
➡️STORE water in properly coverer containers
➡️STOP open defecation

#STOPCholera

Set a reminder ⏰

Join us tomorrow as we host an educative and interesting XSpaces conversation on #IPC measures in healthcare facilities, featuring Infection Prevention and Control experts Prof Manga Mohammed, Dr Festus Adetonwa, and our National #IPC Programme Coordinator, Dr Tochi Okwor!

🗓️ Monday, May 6th, 2024
🕕 6pm

🔗 Join us via
https://x.com/i/spaces/1eaJbgveWlkxX

#WorldHandHygieneDay
#CleanHandsSaveLives

⏳IN 30 MINUTES

As we navigate the complexities of pandemic prevention, response, and preparedness, we invite you to join us alongside other stakeholders and partners.

Let's exchange insights and expertise to guide our joint endeavors in securing funding and fortifying our public health systems.

🕙 10 AM

🔗Join the national dialogue via
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#PandemicFund #PandemicPreparedness
#onehealth

Symptoms of #Cholera include:

➡️Profuse watery stool
➡️Nausea
➡️Vomiting
➡️Weakness

Do not ignore them! Visit a healthcare facility close to you for prompt diagnosis and treatment.

#TakeResponsibility to stay safe and healthy.

#STOPCholera

You can not be too safe!

#Lassafever presents with symptoms similar to those of many illnesses like malaria.

Healthcare workers are urged to always have a high index of suspicion and practice standard infection prevention and control measures when attending to patients.

#LassafeverInfo

In this week's #LassaFever situation report, we provide a summary of the epidemiological situation and response activities in Nigeria.

🔗Download, read, and share via
https://ncdc.gov.ng/diseases/sitreps/?cat=5&name=An%20update%20of%20Lassa%20fever%20outbreak%ll20in%20Nigeria

#LassaFeverInfo

To prevent #cholera infection, Nigerians are urged to:

✅ Keep their environments clean
✅ Drink or use water that is boiled and stored safely
✅ Ensure food is cooked and stored in a clean and safe environment
✅ Avoid open defecation
✅Wash their hands regularly with soap and running water.

Read our public health advisory:
🔗https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/337/cholera-in-nigeria%3A-urgent-call-to-strengthen-water%2C-sanitation-and-hygiene-%28wash%29

#Antimicrobials are not always needed when you are feeling unwell.

Antibiotics should only be prescribed by healthcare professionals after an appropriate diagnostic test.

Be an #AntimicrobialResistance guardian

📋 Take part in our #Cholera KAP Survey!

Help us fight #cholera by sharing your knowledge, attitudes, and practices.

It will only take a few minutes to complete the survey. 🙏🏽

🔗 https://forms.gle/zBZtTgXgPczCEWpW7

#STOPCholera

The Pandemic Fund provides a dedicated stream of additional, long-term financing to strengthen critical pandemic prevention, preparedness, and response capabilities in low- and middle-income countries.

Did you miss our national dialogue on #Nigeria's application? You can catch up via⬇️

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https://youtube.com/live/X4wjZNyiHi8

Three (3) doses of the pentavalent vaccine are recommended for children in the 6th-, 10th- and 14th- week of life according to the #Nigeria childhood immunisation schedule.

Parents and caregivers should ensure that their children are fully vaccinated against #diphtheria.

#VaccinesWork.

#Measles is highly infectious.

Early symptoms are high-grade fever, cough, runny nose, red eyes & tiny white spots in the mouth.

Please report immediately to a health facility when these symptoms are observed.

Read more via:
https://ncdc.gov.ng/diseases/info/M