35 new confirmed cases of #COVID19Nigeria;

Lagos-22
FCT-4
Rivers-3
Ekiti-2
Kano-2
Cross River-1
Kaduna-1

255,972 confirmed
250,024 discharged
3,143 deaths

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This report includes:

▪️Data for 21st to 23rd May, 2022
▪️8 States with zero cases reported: Abia, Delta, Ogun, Ondo, Osun, Oyo, Plateau and Sokoto

For a breakdown of cases by state visit covid19.ncdc.gov.ng

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In 2017, the Nigeria #AMR Technical Working Group identified limited diagnostics utilisation & inadequate lab quality assurance as major factors affecting effective pathogen identification & #antimicrobial susceptibility testing in Nigerian health facilities.

In an ongoing collaboration between the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control & Robert Koch Institut, a baseline study was conducted aimed to improve diagnostic stewardship & expand #AntimicrobialResistance surveillance capacity, particularly in Nigerian secondary healthcare facilities.

Findings via
https://aricjournal.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s13756-022-01080-4

Human-to-human transmission of #Monkeypox may occur through direct contact with infected persons or contaminated materials and exposure to respiratory droplets.

Read more on the background, transmission, symptoms, diagnosis & prevention of #Monkeypox via https://ncdc.gov.ng/diseases/info/M

Vaccines are a safe and effective way to prevent infectious diseases like #yellowfever, #cholera, #measles, #meningitis, #COVID19 & others.

Play your part to achieve #LongLifeForAll. Get vaccinated.

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Following a risk assessment and to strengthen our response, a national multisectoral Emergency Operations Centre for #Monkeypox has been activated.

The EOC will continue to coordinate ongoing response activities in-country while contributing to the global response.

#Monkeypox is usually self-limiting, with symptoms lasting between 2 and 3 weeks.

Report to a healthcare facility close to you for accurate diagnosis immediately, if you notice any of these symptoms 👆🏾

#COVID19 has continued to threaten lives and livelihoods and we must take all necessary precautions to ensure our safety and that of our nation.

Do not let down your guard.

#TakeResponsibility to #GetVaccinated, practice prevention measures and stay safe.

The wellbeing of our #children is important to their success in the future and a better #Nigeria!

Together, we can protect the health of our #children.

Happy Children's Day!

Prevention is better than cure!

✔ Wash your hands frequently with soap under running water
✔ Thoroughly cook all animal products before eating
❌Avoid contact with infected animals
❌Avoid contact with blood or body fluids of suspected or confirmed cases

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Following the activation of a Monkeypox Emergency Operation Centre at NCDC, our focus remains to intensify surveillance & coordinate in-country efforts to reduce the risk of spread while contributing to the global response.

📰 News Agency of Nigeria
https://www.nannews.ng/2022/05/27/ncdc-activates-emergency-operations-centre-for-monkeypox/

Frequent #handwashing with soap under running water at home, work, health facilities, gatherings, and in public spaces is highly important to stay healthy.

Let us all make #cleanhands a regular habit. It protects us all.

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📜Public Health Advisory

➡ What is #Monkeypox & how is it transmitted?
➡ What are the symptoms?
➡ What are the recommended #InfectionPreventionandControl measures for the general public, #healthcare workers, veterinarians, pet owners & hunters?

Read:
https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/367/public-health-advisory-on-monkeypox

UPDATE 📌

Despite Nigeria’s high risk of exposure to the #Monkeypox virus, the current situation in-country & globally has shown no significant threat to life or community that can result in severe disease or high case fatality

Our latest press release⬇️
https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/368/ncdc-activates-monkeypox-emergency-operations-centre-to-strengthen-in-country-preparedness-and-contribute-to-the-global-response

#COVID19 may cause severe complications in the elderly & people with underlying health conditions.

✅Wear a face mask
✅Maintain physical distance
✅Wash your hands regularly

Avoid:
❌Non-essential outings
❌Large gatherings
❌Contact anyone showing symptoms of #COVID19

To prevent #Monkeypox, members of the public are urged to practise infection prevention and control measures that have proven to limit the spread of infection.

📜Read and share our public health advisory: https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/367/public-health-advisory-on-monkeypox

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