#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

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

📚#NCDCPublication

In October 2020, Nigeria reported an upsurge in cholera cases which transitioned into an epidemic in 2021

This retrospective analysis studies the epidemiology, diagnostics & factors associated with mortality during the epidemic

🔗Read
https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/12/9/e063703

Behavioural change is key to curbing the spread of #cholera.

Always ensure to:
➡️COOK all foods PROPERLY before consuming
➡️WASH your hands frequently with soap and running water
➡️STOP open defecation
➡️BOIL water before drinking
➡️USE water from safe sources

#EndCholera

#Lassafever infection can be prevented.

✅Store grains and foodstuffs in rodent-proof containers
✅Maintain a clean environment
✅Always wash your hands with soap under running water

Read our latest Lassa fever situation report via https://ncdc.gov.ng/diseases/sitreps/?cat=5&name=An%20update%20of%20Lassa%20fever%20outbreak%20in%20Nigeria

📚#NCDCPublication

Nigeria is constantly confronted with several public health challenges that put a strain on our limited health facilities & resources.

At the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, we continuously #BuildBackBetter by adapting experiences from outbreak responses to develop policies & programmes.

This paper led by Dr Fatima Saleh describes our initiatives toward adapting public health response activities by establishing learning systems across our structures in NCDC.

Read via https://gh.bmj.com/content/7/Suppl_7/e007993

Signs and symptoms of #cholera include profuse watery diarrhoea (rice water stools), nausea, vomiting, and weakness.

Visit a primary health care centre close to you for treatment immediately after you observe these symptoms.

#TakeResponsibility

To prevent the spread of #cholera, Nigerians are urged to:

✅ Keep their environments clean
✅ Drink or use water that is boiled and stored safely
✅ Ensure food is cooked and stored in a clean and safe environment
✅ Avoid open defecation
✅Wash their hands regularly with soap and running water.


🔗Public health advisory:
https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/337/cholera-in-nigeria%3A-urgent-call-to-strengthen-water%2C-sanitation-and-hygiene-%28wash%29

Our #COVID19Nigeria situation report(Epi Week 35 & 36) 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

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

#TakeResponsibility

📢#Cholera Situation Report

In 2022, 5451 suspected cases of cholera and 149 deaths have been reported from 31 states in Nigeria.

🔗Read more on the epidemiological situation of #cholera in Nigeria and our response activities via https://ncdc.gov.ng/diseases/sitreps/?cat=7&name=An%20update%20of%20Cholera%20outbreak%20in%20Nigeria

#TakeResponsibility to keep yourself and everyone around you safe from #COVID19.

#GetVaccinated. #COVID19 vaccines are free, safe and protect against severe symptoms of the disease.

Its #WorldRabiesDay

More than 95% of #rabies cases in humans are from dog bites.

This year, we join the global community to call for strengthened health systems and #OneHealth collaborations to ensure zero deaths from #rabies.

#OneHealthZeroDeaths