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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
#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
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.
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
49 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria;

Lagos-19
Kaduna-12
Rivers-11
Delta-7

265,431 confirmed
258,394 discharged
3,155 deaths

#TakeResponsibilty

This report includes:

▪️Data for 29th- 30th September 2022
▪️3 states with zero cases reported: Lagos (19), Kaduna (12), Rivers (11), Delta (7)

For a breakdown of cases by state visit covid19.ncdc.gov.ng
Keep yourself and others safe from #COVID19!

Wear a face mask in crowded places.
Cough or sneeze into your bent elbow
Wash your hands with soap and running water

#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
#Meningitis is a medical emergency that can be deadly & can cause long-lasting impacts such as brain damage, hearing loss, organ damage & limb loss.

Early recognition saves lives. Seek immediate medical attention if you experience associated symptoms.

#DefeatMeningitis
74 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria;

Imo-23
Lagos-23
FCT-18
Bauchi-4
Delta-4
Kaduna-2

265,505 confirmed
258,470 discharged
3,155 deaths

#TakeResponsibility

This report includes:

▪️Data for 1st - 3rd October 2022
▪️Backlog of 23 confirmed cases reported for Imo state from 1st July - 3rd October 2022
▪️17 community discharges for FCT
▪️5 states with zero cases reported: Abia, Kano, Plateau, Rivers, & Sokoto

For a breakdown of cases by state visit covid19.ncdc.gov.ng
📢Save The Date

The upcoming Africa CDC International Conference on Public Health in Africa #CPHIA2022, will provide a unique platform to discuss Africa's Preparedness for future Pandemic & Post-Pandemic Recovery.

🗓️13-15 December

For more info, visit http://www.cphia2022.com
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Following the Outbreak of the #Ebola Virus Disease detected in Uganda, the National Emerging Viral Haemorrhagic Fevers Technical Working Group coordinated at @NCDCgov conducted a rapid risk assessment to inform Nigeria’s preparedness.

Press release ⬇️
https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/418/ncdc-on-alert-mode-following-the-outbreak-of-ebola-virus-disease-%28evd%29-detected-in-uganda
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#Meningitis is an inflammation of the membranes around the spinal cord & brain.

Seek medical attention when you experience signs & symptoms such as
Fever/severe headache
Vomiting
Drowsiness
Rash
Seizures
Muscle/joint pain
Stiff neck

#DefeatMeningitis
#WorldMeningitisDay2022
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#Meninigitis is largely vaccine-preventable.

Get vaccinated to protect yourself and those around you.

Together, let us all take action to #DefeatMeningitis

#WorldMeningitisDay2022
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#Meningitis is mostly spread from person to person through respiratory droplets e.g. coughing, sneezing & close contact such as kissing.

Meningitis can affect anyone at any age. Seek medical attention if you experience symptoms

Let's take action to #DefeatMeningitis
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Despite major progress in surveillance, diagnostic capacity & vaccine development, #CerebrospinalMeninigitis remains a public health threat

To mark #WorldMeningitisDay2022, we reiterate our commitment to the global goal to #DefeatMeningitis by 2030

📰Press Release
https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/419/nigeria-commits-to-global-goal-of-defeating-meningitis-by-2030
236 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria;

Benue-182
Delta-21
Lagos-15
Bauchi-7
Plateau-4
Rivers-4
Bayelsa-1
Kaduna-1
Kano-1

265,741 confirmed
258,993 discharged
3,155 deaths

#TakeResponsibilty

This report includes

▪️Backlog of 180 confirmed cases and 440 discharges for Benue State from 14th Jan - 27th Sep 2022
▪️Backlog of 21 confirmed cases for Delta State from 11th Sep - 3rd Oct 2022
▪️7 states with zero cases reported: Edo, Ekiti, Ogun, Ondo, Osun, Oyo & Sokoto
A clean environment helps to prevent the spread of infectious diseases.

Practice proper environmental hygiene at all times to prevent the spread of diseases such as #Cholera, #LassaFever, #COVID19 and #YellowFever.
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