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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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Practice proper environmental hygiene at all times to prevent the spread of diseases such as #Cholera, #LassaFever, #COVID19 and #YellowFever.
UNCLEAN WATER, unwashed hands, and uncovered food are some of the ways #Cholera germs are spread.
Make your water safe before use:
➡️BOIL water before drinking
➡️USE water from safe sources
➡️STORE water in properly coverer containers
➡️STOP open defecation
#EndCholera
Make your water safe before use:
➡️BOIL water before drinking
➡️USE water from safe sources
➡️STORE water in properly coverer containers
➡️STOP open defecation
#EndCholera
75 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria;
Rivers-31
Lagos-20
Bauchi-10
Akwa Ibom-6
Kaduna-5
Nasarawa-3
265,816 confirmed
259,043 discharged
3,155 deaths
#TakeResponsibility
This report includes:
▪️Data for 6th - 7th October 2022
▪️Backlog of 6 confirmed and 7 discharged cases reported for Akwa Ibom state from 19th Sept - 04th Oct 2022
▪️3 states with zero cases reported: Kano, Plateau, & Sokoto
For a breakdown of cases by state visit covid19.ncdc.gov.ng
Rivers-31
Lagos-20
Bauchi-10
Akwa Ibom-6
Kaduna-5
Nasarawa-3
265,816 confirmed
259,043 discharged
3,155 deaths
#TakeResponsibility
This report includes:
▪️Data for 6th - 7th October 2022
▪️Backlog of 6 confirmed and 7 discharged cases reported for Akwa Ibom state from 19th Sept - 04th Oct 2022
▪️3 states with zero cases reported: Kano, Plateau, & Sokoto
For a breakdown of cases by state visit covid19.ncdc.gov.ng
Having clean hands is one of the simplest and most effective ways to stay healthy and control the spread of #diseases.
#WashYourHands:
✅Before eating or preparing a meal
✅After sneezing/coughing
✅After using sanitary facilities
✅Upon arriving at work, school or back home
#WashYourHands:
✅Before eating or preparing a meal
✅After sneezing/coughing
✅After using sanitary facilities
✅Upon arriving at work, school or back home
Drugs can save lives, however, they can harm when not taken properly.
Using drugs “anyhow” makes the treatment of infections more difficult.
Visit a healthcare professional when sick of accurate diagnosis and treatment.
Do not self-medicate!
#TakeResponsibility
Using drugs “anyhow” makes the treatment of infections more difficult.
Visit a healthcare professional when sick of accurate diagnosis and treatment.
Do not self-medicate!
#TakeResponsibility
#Monkeypox is mostly a self-limiting illness that often lasts for 2−4 weeks.
Visit a healthcare facility when experiencing symptoms associated with the illness for proper care.
Health advisory: https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/367/public-health-advisory-on-monkeypox
Visit a healthcare facility when experiencing symptoms associated with the illness for proper care.
Health advisory: https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/367/public-health-advisory-on-monkeypox
#Cholera can spread through contaminated foods.
Make your foods safe before consumption:
➡️WASH fruits and vegetables properly with clean water
➡️STORE your food in well-covered containers
➡️COOK your food properly before eating
➡️USE water from safe sources
#STOPCholera
Make your foods safe before consumption:
➡️WASH fruits and vegetables properly with clean water
➡️STORE your food in well-covered containers
➡️COOK your food properly before eating
➡️USE water from safe sources
#STOPCholera
The #Monkeypox virus can spread through contact with an infected person or animal.
➡️Ensure you cook all animal food products properly
➡️Avoid unnecessary physical contact with animals or with persons infected with #MPX
➡️Wash your hands frequently with soap under running water
➡️Ensure you cook all animal food products properly
➡️Avoid unnecessary physical contact with animals or with persons infected with #MPX
➡️Wash your hands frequently with soap under running water
In 2019, we developed a national #Monkeypox guideline to provide technical guidance on the prevention, detection & response of monkeypox and create awareness of the epidemiology and control measures of #MPX.
🔗Download, read, and share guideline via https://ncdc.gov.ng/themes/common/docs/protocols/96_1577798337.pdf
🔗Download, read, and share guideline via https://ncdc.gov.ng/themes/common/docs/protocols/96_1577798337.pdf
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Amidst the response to other disease outbreaks, how prepared are we against #EbolaVirusDisease?
Join our DG, Dr Ifedayo Adetifa on Radio Nigeria (FRCN) #NetworkNews for an in-depth discussion on Nigeria's preparedness measures
🕑 7:00 AM
📟 92.9 FM
🔗https://radionghq.radioca.st/;/'
Amidst the response to other disease outbreaks, how prepared are we against #EbolaVirusDisease?
Join our DG, Dr Ifedayo Adetifa on Radio Nigeria (FRCN) #NetworkNews for an in-depth discussion on Nigeria's preparedness measures
🕑 7:00 AM
📟 92.9 FM
🔗https://radionghq.radioca.st/;/'
The ongoing cholera outbreak has been exacerbated by limited access to clean water, open defecation, & poor hygiene practices
We call for a whole-of-society approach to strengthen Water, Sanitation & Hygiene to STOP the recurring outbreaks of cholera.
📜Public Health Advisory
https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/420/stop-cholera%3A-strengthening-water%2C-sanitation-and-hygiene%C2%A0%28wash%29-in-nigeria
We call for a whole-of-society approach to strengthen Water, Sanitation & Hygiene to STOP the recurring outbreaks of cholera.
📜Public Health Advisory
https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/420/stop-cholera%3A-strengthening-water%2C-sanitation-and-hygiene%C2%A0%28wash%29-in-nigeria
Unsafe practices such as improper disposal of refuse & public defecation make water unsafe for drinking & personal use.
Prevent the spread of #Cholera:
➡️BOIL water before drinking
➡️USE water from safe sources
➡️STORE water in properly covered containers
➡️STOP open defecation
Prevent the spread of #Cholera:
➡️BOIL water before drinking
➡️USE water from safe sources
➡️STORE water in properly covered containers
➡️STOP open defecation
Our #COVID19Nigeria situation report(Epi Week 37 & 38) 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
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