Masks are still a key way to prevent the spread of #COVID19.

When you wear a mask in public domains and indoor gatherings.

Ensure it's fitted properly over your mouth and nose.

#TakeResponsibility

Washing your hands is still an effective way to reduce the spread of #COVID19 and other infectious diseases.

Be sure to wash your hands frequently with soap under running water.

If water is not available, use a hand sanitiser.

#TakeResponsibility

#Lassafever can be transmitted by food that has been contaminated by the urine and faeces of infected rats.

➡ Cook foods properly before eating.

➡ Store foods away from animals

#TakeResponsibility

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The Lancet commissioned a study that comprehensively assessed the global burden of bacterial #AntimicrobialResistance:
https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736%2821%2902724-0/fulltext#%20

Our epidemiologist, Dr Abiodun Egwuenu writes about the implications of this study results for Nigeria.

🔗Read via
https://nigeriahealthwatch.com/the-true-burden-of-antimicrobial-resistance-new-study-has-major-implications-for-nigeria/

Despite the decline in #COVID19 cases, Nigerians are encouraged to refrain from non-essential gatherings.

Comply with #COVID19 interventions guidelines such as the MANDATORY use of face masks in public settings.

🔗Guidelines:
http://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng/media/files/F5_-_IMPLEMENTATION_GUIDELINES_Ako.pdf

#TakeResponsibility

Malaria, like several other diseases, is preventable by harnessing disease-burden reduction innovations.

This #WorldMalariaDay2022, we join our voice with the global community to call for investments that bring new approaches to ensure resilient & equitable health systems.

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Timely access to emergency funding has been identified as a bottleneck in Nigeria's outbreak response.

In February 2019, through partnerships with AFENET Nigeria and Resolve to Save Lives, we established a Revolving Outbreak Investigation Fund (ROIF)

Read our peer-reviewed article on the impact of this ROIF on the timeliness of response to public health emergencies in Nigeria

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https://www.liebertpub.com/doi/full/10.1089/hs.2021.0126

It is #WorldImmunisationWeek

Vaccines are a safe and effective way to prevent infectious diseases like yellow fever, measles, meningitis, #COVID19 and others.

Play your part to achieve #LongLifeForAll.

#VaccinesWork

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To prevent the spread of #COVID19, ensure the use of face mask in enclosed and public spaces.

🔗 Presidential Steering Committee on COVID19 guidelines:
http://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng/media/files/F5_-_IMPLEMENTATION_GUIDELINES_Ako.pdf

#TakeResponsibility

Employers and business owners have a responsibility to ensure the use of face masks in their offices and shops.

Ensure adherence to other recommended #COVID19 prevention measures.

🔗Guidelines:
http://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng/media/files/F5_-_IMPLEMENTATION_GUIDELINES_Ako.pdf

#TakeResponsibility

Vaccines are critical to preventing and controlling infectious disease outbreaks.

Ensuring the use of existing vaccines and developing new vaccines are important ways to tackle antibiotic resistance and reduce preventable illnesses and deaths

#WorldImmunizationWeek

Elderly persons & those with existing medical conditions are encouraged to take extra precautions to stay safe & healthy.

#TakeResponsibility, observe all #COVID19 prevention measures

💉#GetVaccinated
😷Wear a face mask
🧼Wash your hands frequently
🌬Stay in ventilated spaces

The #WorldDayforSafetyandHealthatWork promotes the prevention of occupational accidents and diseases.

Everyone - government, employers and workers - is responsible to create, implement and maintain measures that ensure a working environment that is safe and healthy for all.

All arriving international passengers must register with the Nigeria International Travel Portal (https://nitp.ncdc.gov.ng) and abide by the Presidential Steering Committee on COVID-19 travel guidelines.

🔗Guidelines:
http://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng/media/files/Revised_Travel_protocol_revised_2nd_April_2022.pdf

#TakeResponsibility

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Low-resourced hospitals in African countries face substantial challenges in maintaining environmental hygiene standards.

Dr Tochi Okwor, our IPC & AMR lead, led a team in Nigeria that conducted a multi-period cluster randomised study comparing hypochlorous acid with sodium hypochlorite in Nigerian
hospitals.

Read the findings via
https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/10/5/910