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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
167 new confirmed cases of #COVID19;

Edo-84
Lagos-55
Rivers-11
Kano-5
Cross River-4
Adamawa-3
Delta-2
Ekiti-1
FCT-1
Kaduna-1

264,617 confirmed
257,880 discharged
3,155 deaths

#TakeResponsibility

This report includes:

◾️A backlog of 84 confirmed and 143 discharged cases reported for Edo state from 26th Jul. 2022-11th Sept 2022

◾️14 discharged cases reported for Abia state for 4th Sept. 2022

◾️1 death reported for Edo state for 7th Aug.2022

◾️5 States with zero cases reported: Ondo, Ogun, Osun, Oyo & Sokoto

For a breakdown of cases by state visit covid19.ncdc.gov.ng
As of 12th September, Nigeria has recorded 264,617 confirmed cases of #COVID19.

#TakeResponsibility to limit the spread, protect yourself & your loved ones:
💉Get vaccinated
😷Wear a face mask when in crowded places
🧼Wash your hands frequently
💪Cough or sneeze into your elbow
Healthcare workers are most at risk of person-to-person transmission of #LassaFever.

Always maintain a high index of suspicion for #LassaFever and practice standard precautions always while attending to patients.

Healthcare workers advisory:
https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/351/lassa-fever-healthcare-workers-advisory
127 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria;

Lagos-54
Rivers-48
FCT-9
Kano-6
Abia-3
Adamawa-3
Kaduna-2
Edo-1
Plateau-1

264,744 confirmed
257,909 discharged
3,155 deaths

#TakeResponsibility

This report includes:

◾️10 community discharges for FCT

◾️4 States with Zero Cases Reported: Bauchi, Delta, Sokoto & Taraba

For a breakdown of cases by state visit covid19.ncdc.gov.ng
Our #COVID19Nigeria situation report(Epi Week 33 & 34) has been published

The situation report provides a summary of the epidemiological situation, datasheet & response activities in Nigeria

This report is now published BI-WEEKLY

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https://ncdc.gov.ng/diseases/sitreps/?cat=14&name=An%20update%20of%20COVID-19%20outbreak%20in%20Nigeria

#TakeResponsibility
Disinfect frequently touched surfaces regularly to prevent the spread of #COVID19 and other infectious diseases in your home, shops, offices and community.

#TakeResponsibility to protect yourself, loved ones, customers, employees and society at large.
189 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria;

Lagos-95
FCT-47
Rivers-33
Kano-7
Abia-3
Kaduna-2
Plateau-2

264,933 confirmed
257,954 discharged
3,155 deaths

#TakeResponsibility

This report includes:

▪️Data for 15th - 16th September 2022
▪️2 States with zero cases reported: Delta & Sokoto

For a breakdown of cases by state visit covid19.ncdc.gov.ng
Today is #WorldPatientSafetyDay.

Medications can save lives, however, they can harm when not taken properly.

Patients and caregivers must ensure drugs prescribed by health workers are used as recommended.

Avoid self-medication!

#TakeResponsibility
📢

Everyone has a part to play in preventing medication errors .💊 Patient safety is a health priority and no one should be harmed while seeking healthcare.

This Monday at 6 PM, we join DRASA - Dr. Ameyo Stella Adadevoh Health Trust to discuss medication safety.

Join us via https://bit.ly/LearnWithDRASA2
#TakeResponsibility to protect children as school resumes.

School authorities should ensure easy access to soap and running water or hand sanitisers for hand hygiene.

Encourage your children to wash their hands frequently and report when feeling sick.
School authorities must ensure all parents/guardians are communicated to, in the event of a #COVID19 confirmed case in the school.

Protecting all our students is a collective role.

#TakeResponsibility to stay safe and healthy.
📢1 HOUR TO GO

Join our upcoming discussion to learn how to protect yourself and your family from medication errors and adverse drug reactions.

🔗https://bit.ly/LearnWithDRASA2

Share within your network!

#WorldPatientSafetyDay
75 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria;

Lagos-36
Akwa Ibom-15
Edo-8
Ekiti-5
Kano-3
Plateau-3
Rivers-3
Kaduna-2

265,008 confirmed
258,041 discharged
3,155 deaths

#TakeResponsibility

This report includes:

◾️A backlog of 15 confirmed & 46 discharged cases reported for Akwa Ibom state from 4th - 18th September 2022

◾️6 States with Zero Case Reported: Bauchi, Ogun, Ondo, Osun, Oyo & Sokoto

For a breakdown of cases by state visit covid19.ncdc.gov.ng
#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
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
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Cases of #cholera are recorded mostly during the rainy season

To prevent the spread of cholera to you & your loved ones:

🚫Do not defecate in open areas
Only drink water from safe sources
Dispose of refuse and water in waste disposal sites
Ensure proper clearing of sewage
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