Humans are continually faced with an increasing number of diseases that are gotten from animals through the environment or direct contact with the animals.
These diseases are called zoonotic diseases and need to be tackled using a One Health approach.
#OneHealthNigeria
These diseases are called zoonotic diseases and need to be tackled using a One Health approach.
#OneHealthNigeria
#CleanHands help prevent the spread of diseases!
Wash your hands;
✅Before and after eating or preparing a meal
✅After using sanitary facilities
✅After sneezing/coughing
✅Upon arriving at work, school or back home
#TakeResponsibility
Wash your hands;
✅Before and after eating or preparing a meal
✅After using sanitary facilities
✅After sneezing/coughing
✅Upon arriving at work, school or back home
#TakeResponsibility
Visit a healthcare facility close to you immediately you observe symptoms associated with #Monkeypox for accurate diagnosis and treatment.
Do not self-medicate! Early reporting saves lives.
#TakeResponsibility
Do not self-medicate! Early reporting saves lives.
#TakeResponsibility
A clean environment and proper hygiene limit the spread of infectious diseases.
Clean all surfaces frequently and do not share personal items.
#TakeResponsibility to protect yourself and your loved ones.
Clean all surfaces frequently and do not share personal items.
#TakeResponsibility to protect yourself and your loved ones.
The #Monkeypox virus can be spread from infected animals to humans.
This may occur by direct contact with blood, body fluids, skin or mucosal lesions of infected animals eg. squirrels, monkeys and rodents.
Read more on #Monkeypox via: https://ncdc.gov.ng/diseases/info/M
This may occur by direct contact with blood, body fluids, skin or mucosal lesions of infected animals eg. squirrels, monkeys and rodents.
Read more on #Monkeypox via: https://ncdc.gov.ng/diseases/info/M
Save The Date📅
Just like #monkeypox, we constantly face the threat of infectious diseases spread from animals to humans.
At the #OneHealthNigeria conference, experts will discuss this increasing disease burden & health security implications.
Register⬇️
http://bit.ly/OneHealth22
Just like #monkeypox, we constantly face the threat of infectious diseases spread from animals to humans.
At the #OneHealthNigeria conference, experts will discuss this increasing disease burden & health security implications.
Register⬇️
http://bit.ly/OneHealth22
Have you washed your hands at all today?
Important #Handwashing Moments👇🏾
✅After coughing/sneezing
✅After touching high contact surfaces
✅Upon returning home
✅While caring for the ill
✅When entering/leaving a public space
✅Before & after eating
#TakeResponsibility
Important #Handwashing Moments👇🏾
✅After coughing/sneezing
✅After touching high contact surfaces
✅Upon returning home
✅While caring for the ill
✅When entering/leaving a public space
✅Before & after eating
#TakeResponsibility
DYK?
75% of emerging infectious diseases such as #COVID19 & #monkeypox are spread from animals to humans.
Health, environment & agriculture experts are using a #OneHealth approach to tackle this.
Register for the #OneHealthNigeria conference for more ⬇️
http://bit.ly/OneHealth22
75% of emerging infectious diseases such as #COVID19 & #monkeypox are spread from animals to humans.
Health, environment & agriculture experts are using a #OneHealth approach to tackle this.
Register for the #OneHealthNigeria conference for more ⬇️
http://bit.ly/OneHealth22
247 new confirmed cases of #COVID19Nigeria;
Lagos-203
FCT-17
Rivers-14
Cross River-12
Kano-1
256,958 confirmed
250,177 discharged
3,144 deaths
#TakeResponsibility
This report includes:
▪️Data for 21st - 24th June 2022
▪️6 States with zero cases reported: Abia, Bauchi, Delta, Kaduna, Plateau and Sokoto
For a breakdown of cases by state visit covid19.ncdc.gov.ng
Lagos-203
FCT-17
Rivers-14
Cross River-12
Kano-1
256,958 confirmed
250,177 discharged
3,144 deaths
#TakeResponsibility
This report includes:
▪️Data for 21st - 24th June 2022
▪️6 States with zero cases reported: Abia, Bauchi, Delta, Kaduna, Plateau and Sokoto
For a breakdown of cases by state visit covid19.ncdc.gov.ng
In 2019, The National One Health Strategic Plan was jointly developed by stakeholders from the human, animal and environment sector.
What does this entail❓
This and more will be discussed at the upcoming #OneHealthNigeria Conference.
Register via http://bit.ly/OneHealth22
What does this entail❓
This and more will be discussed at the upcoming #OneHealthNigeria Conference.
Register via http://bit.ly/OneHealth22
📇Save the date
Since 1st Jan. this year, @WHO has recorded over 2,000 #monkeypox cases from several countries globally
Our upcoming media dialogue will discuss the spread, infodemic & public health response in Nigeria
Register⬇️
https://bit.ly/MM-EVENT
🗓️June 28
🕰️12 PM (WAT)
Since 1st Jan. this year, @WHO has recorded over 2,000 #monkeypox cases from several countries globally
Our upcoming media dialogue will discuss the spread, infodemic & public health response in Nigeria
Register⬇️
https://bit.ly/MM-EVENT
🗓️June 28
🕰️12 PM (WAT)
Coming Up Tomorrow!
Our DG Dr Ifedayo Adetifa & World Health Organization Nigeria Country Representative, Dr Walter Mulombo, will speak to journalists alongside Dr Yahya Disu, NCDC Head of Comms. & Dr Kikelomo Amao, Incident Manager of the National Monkeypox EOC to discuss #monkeypox in Nigeria
🕚12 PM (WAT)
Register ⬇️
https://bit.ly/MM-EVENT
Our DG Dr Ifedayo Adetifa & World Health Organization Nigeria Country Representative, Dr Walter Mulombo, will speak to journalists alongside Dr Yahya Disu, NCDC Head of Comms. & Dr Kikelomo Amao, Incident Manager of the National Monkeypox EOC to discuss #monkeypox in Nigeria
🕚12 PM (WAT)
Register ⬇️
https://bit.ly/MM-EVENT
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🚨ALERT!
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) is NOT CONDUCTING a public service recruitment.
Our current vacancies are for short term consultancy positions. Details can be accessed via https://ncdc.gov.ng/jobs
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) is NOT CONDUCTING a public service recruitment.
Our current vacancies are for short term consultancy positions. Details can be accessed via https://ncdc.gov.ng/jobs
Happening Today ⬇️
Are you a journalist, health advocate or individual interested in gaining better understanding of the #monkeypox situation in Nigeria & 🌎, then this event is for you:
🗓 Tuesday, 28th June
⏰12:00 PM (WAT)
Register ⬇️
https://bit.ly/MM-EVENT
Are you a journalist, health advocate or individual interested in gaining better understanding of the #monkeypox situation in Nigeria & 🌎, then this event is for you:
🗓 Tuesday, 28th June
⏰12:00 PM (WAT)
Register ⬇️
https://bit.ly/MM-EVENT
Person-to-person transmission of #Monkeypox occurs when a person comes into contact with the virus from an infected human, or materials contaminated with the virus.
Has this changed? Find out by 12 PM at our upcoming media dialogue
Register ⬇️
https://bit.ly/MM-EVENT
Has this changed? Find out by 12 PM at our upcoming media dialogue
Register ⬇️
https://bit.ly/MM-EVENT
⏳LIVE in 10 minutes
Let’s talk #monkeypox
Join DG Dr Ifedayo Adetifa; World Health Organization Nigeria Country Representative, Dr Walter Mulombo; NCDC Head of Comms, Dr Yahya Disu; & Incident Manager National Monkeypox Emergency Operations Centre, Dr Kikelomo Olajide.
🕚12 PM (WAT)
Register ⬇️
https://bit.ly/MM-EVENT
Let’s talk #monkeypox
Join DG Dr Ifedayo Adetifa; World Health Organization Nigeria Country Representative, Dr Walter Mulombo; NCDC Head of Comms, Dr Yahya Disu; & Incident Manager National Monkeypox Emergency Operations Centre, Dr Kikelomo Olajide.
🕚12 PM (WAT)
Register ⬇️
https://bit.ly/MM-EVENT
📢#OneHealthNigeria
Our UPCOMING Nigeria #OneHealth Conference will take place virtually on the 13th of July 2022, themed:
“Call to Action Towards Building a One Health Community Based Network”
Register for free via http://bit.ly/OneHealth22
Share within your network!
Our UPCOMING Nigeria #OneHealth Conference will take place virtually on the 13th of July 2022, themed:
“Call to Action Towards Building a One Health Community Based Network”
Register for free via http://bit.ly/OneHealth22
Share within your network!
🎥 #ICYMI
Did you miss yesterday’s media round table on #monkeypox?
Here’s a link to watch ⬇️
🔗
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s0U_ku3g3H0
Did you miss yesterday’s media round table on #monkeypox?
Here’s a link to watch ⬇️
🔗
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s0U_ku3g3H0
YouTube
NCDC MEDIA DIALOGUE: Monkeypox Spread, Infodemic & Public Health Response in Nigeria
Since the 1st of January this year, several countries across the world have been affected by an unprecedented outbreak of monkeypox, leading to over 2,000 laboratory-confirmed and one death from the virus as of 15th June 2022.
While there is no unusual…
While there is no unusual…
#OneHealthNigeria builds a nation of healthy people, animals & environment.
Some issues requiring the #OneHealth approach include:
➡Zoonotic diseases eg. #LassaFever, #rabies
➡Environmental contamination
➡Water/Food safety
➡#AntimicrobialResistance
🔗http://bit.ly/OneHealth22
Some issues requiring the #OneHealth approach include:
➡Zoonotic diseases eg. #LassaFever, #rabies
➡Environmental contamination
➡Water/Food safety
➡#AntimicrobialResistance
🔗http://bit.ly/OneHealth22
332 new confirmed cases of #COVID19Nigeria;
Lagos-251
Rivers-50
FCT-21
Kano-7
Delta-2
Oyo-1
257,290 confirmed
250,229 discharged
3,144 deaths
#TakeResponsibility
This report includes:
▪️Data for 25th - 29th June 2022
▪️8 States with zero cases reported: Bayelsa, Ekiti, Kaduna, Ogun, Ondo, Osun, Plateau and Sokoto
For a breakdown of cases by state visit covid19.ncdc.gov.ng
Lagos-251
Rivers-50
FCT-21
Kano-7
Delta-2
Oyo-1
257,290 confirmed
250,229 discharged
3,144 deaths
#TakeResponsibility
This report includes:
▪️Data for 25th - 29th June 2022
▪️8 States with zero cases reported: Bayelsa, Ekiti, Kaduna, Ogun, Ondo, Osun, Plateau and Sokoto
For a breakdown of cases by state visit covid19.ncdc.gov.ng