Our multisectoral #MonkeyPox Emergency Operations Centre continues to meet regularly to coordinate the national response to the current outbreak with a critical focus on strengthening surveillance, lab diagnosis, case management, risk communications & research.
#NationalResponse
#NationalResponse
Our #Monkeypox situation report as of 14th August has been published.
This situation report provides a summary of the current situation of #Monkeypox in Nigeria, and our preparedness & response activities.
Download via:
https://ncdc.gov.ng/diseases/sitreps/?cat=8&name=An%20Update%20of%20Monkeypox%20Outbreak%20in%20Nigeria
This situation report provides a summary of the current situation of #Monkeypox in Nigeria, and our preparedness & response activities.
Download via:
https://ncdc.gov.ng/diseases/sitreps/?cat=8&name=An%20Update%20of%20Monkeypox%20Outbreak%20in%20Nigeria
In 2019, we developed a national #Monkeypox guideline to provide technical guidance on the prevention, detection & response of monkeypox and create awareness of the epidemiology and control measures of #MPX.
🔗Download, read, and share guideline via https://ncdc.gov.ng/themes/common/docs/protocols/96_1577798337.pdf
🔗Download, read, and share guideline via https://ncdc.gov.ng/themes/common/docs/protocols/96_1577798337.pdf
This year, Nigeria has recorded 277 confirmed #Monkeypox cases across thirty (30) states.
Our situation report provides a summary of the current situation of #Monkeypox in Nigeria, and our preparedness and response activities.
Download via
https://ncdc.gov.ng/diseases/sitreps/?cat=8&name=An%20Update%20of%20Monkeypox%20Outbreak%20in%20Nigeria
Our situation report provides a summary of the current situation of #Monkeypox in Nigeria, and our preparedness and response activities.
Download via
https://ncdc.gov.ng/diseases/sitreps/?cat=8&name=An%20Update%20of%20Monkeypox%20Outbreak%20in%20Nigeria
Avoid self-medication.
Visit a healthcare facility close to you for accurate diagnosis and proper treatment when you observe any symptoms associated with #monkeypox.
Public Health Advisory: https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/367/public-health-advisory-on-monkeypox
#TakeResponsibility
Visit a healthcare facility close to you for accurate diagnosis and proper treatment when you observe any symptoms associated with #monkeypox.
Public Health Advisory: https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/367/public-health-advisory-on-monkeypox
#TakeResponsibility
Visit a healthcare facility close to you when you observe symptoms associated with #Monkeypox for accurate diagnosis and proper treatment.
Early reporting saves lives!
#TakeResponsibility
Early reporting saves lives!
#TakeResponsibility
Healthcare workers are advised to always practice standard care precautions when caring for patients.
Maintain a high index of suspicion for #Monkeypox, especially for patients presenting with fever and vesicular/pustular rash.
Advisory: https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/367/public-health-advisory-on-monkeypox
Maintain a high index of suspicion for #Monkeypox, especially for patients presenting with fever and vesicular/pustular rash.
Advisory: https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/367/public-health-advisory-on-monkeypox
#Monkeypox is a rare viral disease transmitted from animals to humans, & from human to human.
Symptoms include fever, body pain, weakness, sore throat & rashes on the face, palms, soles of the feet & other parts of the body.
Early reporting saves lives.
#MonkeypoxInfo
Symptoms include fever, body pain, weakness, sore throat & rashes on the face, palms, soles of the feet & other parts of the body.
Early reporting saves lives.
#MonkeypoxInfo
Visit a healthcare facility close to you for accurate diagnosis and proper treatment when you observe any symptoms associated with #monkeypox.
Early diagnosis and treatment save lives.
#TakeResponsibility
Early diagnosis and treatment save lives.
#TakeResponsibility
Healthcare workers are advised to always practice standard precautions when caring for patients.
Maintain a high index of suspicion for #Monkeypox, especially for patients presenting with fever and vesicular/pustular rash.
Advisory: https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/367/public-health-advisory-on-monkeypox
Maintain a high index of suspicion for #Monkeypox, especially for patients presenting with fever and vesicular/pustular rash.
Advisory: https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/367/public-health-advisory-on-monkeypox