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Given the increase in the number of confirmed #Lassafever cases across the country & a joint risk assessment with partners & sister agencies, we have activated the national multi-sectoral, multi-disciplinary Lassa Fever Emergency Operations Centre.
Read: https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/357/ncdc-activates-eoc-for-lassa-fever-response-following-outbreaks-of-cases-in-nigeria
Read: https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/357/ncdc-activates-eoc-for-lassa-fever-response-following-outbreaks-of-cases-in-nigeria
#HandWashing is a basic and effective tool against infections.
If we don't become sick, we would not need to use #antibiotics.
Be an #AntibioticGuardian and promote the culture of #handwashing.
#KeepAntimicrobialsWorking
If we don't become sick, we would not need to use #antibiotics.
Be an #AntibioticGuardian and promote the culture of #handwashing.
#KeepAntimicrobialsWorking
75 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria;
Lagos-33
Gombe-13
FCT-11
Osun-8
Edo-3
Rivers-3
Plateau-2
Kaduna-1
Kano-1
252,753 confirmed
228,137 discharged
3,134 deaths
Today’s report includes:
▪️ 0 cases reported from Abia, Ekiti, Nasarawa, Ogun, Ondo, Oyo, and Sokoto
A breakdown of cases by state can be found via http://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng
#TakeResponsibility
Lagos-33
Gombe-13
FCT-11
Osun-8
Edo-3
Rivers-3
Plateau-2
Kaduna-1
Kano-1
252,753 confirmed
228,137 discharged
3,134 deaths
Today’s report includes:
▪️ 0 cases reported from Abia, Ekiti, Nasarawa, Ogun, Ondo, Oyo, and Sokoto
A breakdown of cases by state can be found via http://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng
#TakeResponsibility
In reporting week 3, the number of new confirmed #LassaFever cases increased to 74 cases.
These were reported from Ondo, Bauchi, Edo, Oyo, Ebonyi, Benue, Katsina, Kaduna and Taraba States.
Read our latest #LassaFever situation report: https://ncdc.gov.ng/themes/common/files/sitreps/ca7cbe062e7048afe09abb8f5fb7462e.pdf
These were reported from Ondo, Bauchi, Edo, Oyo, Ebonyi, Benue, Katsina, Kaduna and Taraba States.
Read our latest #LassaFever situation report: https://ncdc.gov.ng/themes/common/files/sitreps/ca7cbe062e7048afe09abb8f5fb7462e.pdf
Bacteria become resistant when they change and don't respond to the drugs used to treat the infections they cause.
#Antimicrobials given to humans, animals, fish and crops must be used ONLY with prescription. Do not misuse or overuse.
Prevent #AntimicrobialResistance.
#Antimicrobials given to humans, animals, fish and crops must be used ONLY with prescription. Do not misuse or overuse.
Prevent #AntimicrobialResistance.
87 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria;
Lagos-25
Rivers-16
FCT-15
Delta-9
Edo-7
Gombe-5
Nasarawa-4
Bauchi-3
Kano-1
Oyo-1
Borno-1
252,840 confirmed
228,404 discharged
3,134 deaths
Today’s report includes:
▪️ 0 cases reported from Abia, Plateau, Ekiti, Ogun, Ondo, Osun, and Sokoto
▪️9 and 7 cases reported for Delta and Edo state respectively are for January 26th January 2022
A breakdown of cases by state can be found via http://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng
#TakeResponsibility
Lagos-25
Rivers-16
FCT-15
Delta-9
Edo-7
Gombe-5
Nasarawa-4
Bauchi-3
Kano-1
Oyo-1
Borno-1
252,840 confirmed
228,404 discharged
3,134 deaths
Today’s report includes:
▪️ 0 cases reported from Abia, Plateau, Ekiti, Ogun, Ondo, Osun, and Sokoto
▪️9 and 7 cases reported for Delta and Edo state respectively are for January 26th January 2022
A breakdown of cases by state can be found via http://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng
#TakeResponsibility
Healthcare workers are advised to always be vigilant - lookout for symptoms of #LassaFever, not all fevers are malaria.
Any febrile illness that has not responded to the use of anti-malaria or antibiotics after 48 hrs should raise an index of suspicion for #LF.
#LassaFeverInfo
Any febrile illness that has not responded to the use of anti-malaria or antibiotics after 48 hrs should raise an index of suspicion for #LF.
#LassaFeverInfo
#COVID19 is caused by a virus, not bacteria.
Antibiotics should not be used in treatment, except in presence of bacterial infections. Misuse of antibiotics in treating #COVID19 could lead to the emergence and spread of #AntimicrobialResistance.
#BeAntibioticsAware
Antibiotics should not be used in treatment, except in presence of bacterial infections. Misuse of antibiotics in treating #COVID19 could lead to the emergence and spread of #AntimicrobialResistance.
#BeAntibioticsAware
#NCDCInTheNews
This week, we collaborated with the Japan International Cooperation Agency-Nigeria to conduct a Knowledge Sharing Workshop for researchers from the NCDC & Japanese universities on ongoing & proposed research for tackling infectious diseases
🔗
https://glonatnewsonline.com/japanese-agency-lauds-research-development-in-nigeria/
This week, we collaborated with the Japan International Cooperation Agency-Nigeria to conduct a Knowledge Sharing Workshop for researchers from the NCDC & Japanese universities on ongoing & proposed research for tackling infectious diseases
🔗
https://glonatnewsonline.com/japanese-agency-lauds-research-development-in-nigeria/
72 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria;
Lagos-22
FCT-13
Rivers-8
Oyo-7
Yobe-7
Osun-6
Delta-3
Kaduna-3
Nasarawa-2
Kano-1
252,912 confirmed
228,632 discharged
3,134 deaths
Today’s report includes:
▪️3 confirmed cases reported for Kaduna state is for 27th January 2022
▪️8 discharged cases reported for Kaduna state is for 27th January 2022
▪️189 discharged cases reported for FCT for 28th January 2022 are community discharges
▪️ 0 cases reported from Ekiti, Gombe, Ondo, Ogun, Plateau and Sokoto
A breakdown of cases by state can be found via http://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng
#TakeResponsibility
Lagos-22
FCT-13
Rivers-8
Oyo-7
Yobe-7
Osun-6
Delta-3
Kaduna-3
Nasarawa-2
Kano-1
252,912 confirmed
228,632 discharged
3,134 deaths
Today’s report includes:
▪️3 confirmed cases reported for Kaduna state is for 27th January 2022
▪️8 discharged cases reported for Kaduna state is for 27th January 2022
▪️189 discharged cases reported for FCT for 28th January 2022 are community discharges
▪️ 0 cases reported from Ekiti, Gombe, Ondo, Ogun, Plateau and Sokoto
A breakdown of cases by state can be found via http://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng
#TakeResponsibility
#LassaFever can be treated.
Early presentation to a healthcare facility greatly increases the chances of survival.
Report to the nearest health facility when you experience symptoms associated with #LassaFever.
Early presentation to a healthcare facility greatly increases the chances of survival.
Report to the nearest health facility when you experience symptoms associated with #LassaFever.
#AntimicrobialResistance is a global concern affecting everyone, everywhere, including users & non-users of #antimicrobials.
We need to take these medicines carefully, only as prescribed by a physician.
Use Antimicrobials Responsibly!!!
We need to take these medicines carefully, only as prescribed by a physician.
Use Antimicrobials Responsibly!!!
89 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria;
Lagos-26
Ondo-19
Imo-16
Edo-7
Kaduna-7
Rivers-7
FCT-3
Ogun-3
Kano-1
253,001 confirmed
228,702 discharged
3,135 deaths
Today’s report includes:
▪️1 death reported for Imo state is a backlog from January 24th 2022
▪️ 0 cases reported from Abia, Ekiti, Bauchi, Osun, Oyo, Plateau, and Sokoto
A breakdown of cases by state can be found via http://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng
#TakeResponsibility
Lagos-26
Ondo-19
Imo-16
Edo-7
Kaduna-7
Rivers-7
FCT-3
Ogun-3
Kano-1
253,001 confirmed
228,702 discharged
3,135 deaths
Today’s report includes:
▪️1 death reported for Imo state is a backlog from January 24th 2022
▪️ 0 cases reported from Abia, Ekiti, Bauchi, Osun, Oyo, Plateau, and Sokoto
A breakdown of cases by state can be found via http://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng
#TakeResponsibility
Our weekly #COVID19Nigeria situation report(Epi Week 3) has been published.
The weekly #COVID19 situation reports provide a summary of the epidemiological situation, datasheet & response activities in Nigeria.
Download:
https://ncdc.gov.ng/diseases/sitreps/?cat=14&name=An%20update%20of%20COVID-19%20outbreak%20in%20Nigeria
#TakeResponsibility
The weekly #COVID19 situation reports provide a summary of the epidemiological situation, datasheet & response activities in Nigeria.
Download:
https://ncdc.gov.ng/diseases/sitreps/?cat=14&name=An%20update%20of%20COVID-19%20outbreak%20in%20Nigeria
#TakeResponsibility
22 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria;
Osun -9
FCT-6
Delta-4
Rivers-2
Kano-1
253,023 confirmed
229,019 discharged
3,135 deaths
Today’s report includes:
▪️ 0 cases reported from Bauchi, Bayelsa, Ekiti, Kaduna, Ogun, Ondo, Oyo, Plateau, and Sokoto
▪️4 cases reported for Delta state are backlogs from January 28th (3) and 29th (1) 2022
A breakdown of cases by state can be found via http://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng
#TakeResponsibility
Osun -9
FCT-6
Delta-4
Rivers-2
Kano-1
253,023 confirmed
229,019 discharged
3,135 deaths
Today’s report includes:
▪️ 0 cases reported from Bauchi, Bayelsa, Ekiti, Kaduna, Ogun, Ondo, Oyo, Plateau, and Sokoto
▪️4 cases reported for Delta state are backlogs from January 28th (3) and 29th (1) 2022
A breakdown of cases by state can be found via http://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng
#TakeResponsibility
Home-based care is to be provided to #COVID19 patients with mild symptoms on the advice of designated & trained health workers
Patients & caregivers must strictly adhere to the home-based isolation criteria & other infection prevention & control measures
https://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng/media/files/COVID19PatientsBookforHomebasedCare.pdf
Patients & caregivers must strictly adhere to the home-based isolation criteria & other infection prevention & control measures
https://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng/media/files/COVID19PatientsBookforHomebasedCare.pdf