📚#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
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
82 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria;
FCT-21
Cross River-31
Rivers-12
Lagos-10
Benue-4
Taraba-4
265,090 confirmed
258,106 discharged
3,155 deaths
#TakeResponsibilty
This report includes:
▪️Data for 20th - 21st September 2022
▪️37 community discharges reported from FCT
▪️3 States with zero cases reported: Kaduna, Kano and Sokoto
For a breakdown of cases by state visit covid19.ncdc.gov.ng
FCT-21
Cross River-31
Rivers-12
Lagos-10
Benue-4
Taraba-4
265,090 confirmed
258,106 discharged
3,155 deaths
#TakeResponsibilty
This report includes:
▪️Data for 20th - 21st September 2022
▪️37 community discharges reported from FCT
▪️3 States with zero cases reported: Kaduna, Kano and Sokoto
For a breakdown of cases by state visit covid19.ncdc.gov.ng
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
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
✅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
96 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria;
Delta-42
Lagos-32
Rivers-19
Kaduna-2
Kano-1
265,186 confirmed
258,139 discharged
3,155 deaths
#TakeResponsibility
This report includes:
◾️A backlog of 39 confirmed cases reported for Delta State from 4th - 19th Sept. 2022
◾️13 community discharges for FCT
◾️2 States with Zero Case Reported (2): Plateau and Sokoto
For a breakdown of cases by state visit covid19.ncdc.gov.ng
Delta-42
Lagos-32
Rivers-19
Kaduna-2
Kano-1
265,186 confirmed
258,139 discharged
3,155 deaths
#TakeResponsibility
This report includes:
◾️A backlog of 39 confirmed cases reported for Delta State from 4th - 19th Sept. 2022
◾️13 community discharges for FCT
◾️2 States with Zero Case Reported (2): Plateau and Sokoto
For a breakdown of cases by state visit covid19.ncdc.gov.ng
📚#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
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
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
✅ 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
130 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria;
FCT-56
Lagos-54
Edo-9
Kaduna-3
Rivers-2
Abia-2
Cross Rivers-2
Oyo-1
Delta-1
265,316 confirmed
258,327 discharged
3,155 deaths
#TakeResponsibility
This report includes:
◾️A backlog of 6 confirmed cases reported for Edo State from 21st Sept. 2022
◾️2 States with Zero Cases Reported: Ekiti and Sokoto
For a breakdown of cases by state visit covid19.ncdc.gov.ng
FCT-56
Lagos-54
Edo-9
Kaduna-3
Rivers-2
Abia-2
Cross Rivers-2
Oyo-1
Delta-1
265,316 confirmed
258,327 discharged
3,155 deaths
#TakeResponsibility
This report includes:
◾️A backlog of 6 confirmed cases reported for Edo State from 21st Sept. 2022
◾️2 States with Zero Cases Reported: Ekiti and Sokoto
For a breakdown of cases by state visit covid19.ncdc.gov.ng
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
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
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.
#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
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
66 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria;
Lagos-26
FCT-9
Rivers-20
Kaduna-3
Oyo-2
Delta-2
Nasarawa-2
Benue-2
265,382 confirmed
258,381 discharged
3,155 deaths
#TakeResponsibilty
This report includes:
▪️Data for 27th- 28th September 2022
▪️Backlog of 2 confirmed cases for Benue State from 18th-24th Sept
▪️23 community discharges for FCT
▪️7 states with zero cases reported: Bauchi, Ekiti, Kano, Ogun, Ondo, Osun and Sokoto
For a breakdown of cases by state visit covid19.ncdc.gov.ng
Lagos-26
FCT-9
Rivers-20
Kaduna-3
Oyo-2
Delta-2
Nasarawa-2
Benue-2
265,382 confirmed
258,381 discharged
3,155 deaths
#TakeResponsibilty
This report includes:
▪️Data for 27th- 28th September 2022
▪️Backlog of 2 confirmed cases for Benue State from 18th-24th Sept
▪️23 community discharges for FCT
▪️7 states with zero cases reported: Bauchi, Ekiti, Kano, Ogun, Ondo, Osun and Sokoto
For a breakdown of cases by state visit covid19.ncdc.gov.ng
#COVID19 spreads easily through respiratory droplets from an infected person.
#TakeResponsibility to protect yourself and others:
✅Wear a face mask properly in crowded places
✅Wash your hands frequently with soap under running water
✅Cough/sneeze into your bent elbow
#TakeResponsibility to protect yourself and others:
✅Wear a face mask properly in crowded places
✅Wash your hands frequently with soap under running water
✅Cough/sneeze into your bent elbow
Vaccines are one of the best tools we have to improve health and well-being around the world.
#TakeResponsibility, encourage your loved ones and those around you to #GetVaccinated.
Visit https://www.vacsitefinder.nphcda.gov.ng/ to locate the nearest vaccination site to you.
#TakeResponsibility, encourage your loved ones and those around you to #GetVaccinated.
Visit https://www.vacsitefinder.nphcda.gov.ng/ to locate the nearest vaccination site to you.
Happy Independence Day Nigeria 🇳🇬
At NCDC, we remain committed to achieving our mandate of protecting the health of Nigerians.
Let's work together to ensure a healthier and safer Nigeria.
#WeKeepPushing #OnwardandUpward
At NCDC, we remain committed to achieving our mandate of protecting the health of Nigerians.
Let's work together to ensure a healthier and safer Nigeria.
#WeKeepPushing #OnwardandUpward