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
📢LIVE NOW!
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
🔗
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
📣COMING UP!
This morning, join our Director General, Dr Ifedayo Adetifa as he discusses Nigeria's Preparedness against the Ebola Virus Disease.
Join the conversation live on Channels Television
DSTV - #420
Time - 9:30 AM
Live stream
https://youtu.be/dfB0qmJo1eM
This morning, join our Director General, Dr Ifedayo Adetifa as he discusses Nigeria's Preparedness against the Ebola Virus Disease.
Join the conversation live on Channels Television
DSTV - #420
Time - 9:30 AM
Live stream
https://youtu.be/dfB0qmJo1eM
121 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria;
Lagos-52
Kaduna-17
Imo-13
Delta-13
Nasarawa-7
FCT-6
Rivers-4
Bauchi-3
Kano-3
Oyo-2
Taraba-1
265,937 confirmed
259,259 discharged
3,155 deaths
#TakeResponsibility
NB: Our #COVID19 case update is now WEEKLY
This report includes:
▪️Data for 8th - 14th Oct 2022
▪️Backlog of 69 community discharges reported for FCT
▪️6 states with zero cases: Ekiti, Ogun, Ondo, Osun, Plateau & Sokoto
For a breakdown of cases by state: covid19.ncdc.gov.ng
Lagos-52
Kaduna-17
Imo-13
Delta-13
Nasarawa-7
FCT-6
Rivers-4
Bauchi-3
Kano-3
Oyo-2
Taraba-1
265,937 confirmed
259,259 discharged
3,155 deaths
#TakeResponsibility
NB: Our #COVID19 case update is now WEEKLY
This report includes:
▪️Data for 8th - 14th Oct 2022
▪️Backlog of 69 community discharges reported for FCT
▪️6 states with zero cases: Ekiti, Ogun, Ondo, Osun, Plateau & Sokoto
For a breakdown of cases by state: covid19.ncdc.gov.ng
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Clean hands keep you healthy
Practice #handwashing regularly to limit the spread of infectious diseases
💧Wet hands with clean water
🧼Scrub both hands thoroughly with soap for 20 seconds
🚰Rinse soap away under running water
🙌🏿Dry with a clean hand towel
#GlobalHandwashingDay
Practice #handwashing regularly to limit the spread of infectious diseases
💧Wet hands with clean water
🧼Scrub both hands thoroughly with soap for 20 seconds
🚰Rinse soap away under running water
🙌🏿Dry with a clean hand towel
#GlobalHandwashingDay
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#HealthforAll is the goal!
We are excited to be at the #WorldHealthSummit2022 to discuss critical #globalhealth topics with a focus on “Making the Choice for Health”
🗓️16-18 October 2022
Join the summit online and for free via worldhealthsummit.org
We are excited to be at the #WorldHealthSummit2022 to discuss critical #globalhealth topics with a focus on “Making the Choice for Health”
🗓️16-18 October 2022
Join the summit online and for free via worldhealthsummit.org
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Today is #WorldFoodDay🍚🍝🍏🥥🥜🌽🥔🥚🍍
Unsafe food can cause diseases such as #cholera, #LassaFever, #monkeypox
Encourage #SafeFood practices
➡️Keep food in covered containers
➡️Cook foods thoroughly
➡️Wash fruits & vegetables properly
➡️Use safe water
➡️Practice good hygiene
Unsafe food can cause diseases such as #cholera, #LassaFever, #monkeypox
Encourage #SafeFood practices
➡️Keep food in covered containers
➡️Cook foods thoroughly
➡️Wash fruits & vegetables properly
➡️Use safe water
➡️Practice good hygiene
Our Director of Surveillance & Epidemiology, Mrs Elsie Ilori will be speaking this morning alongside other speakers at #WHS2022 on "Architecture for Pandemic Preparedness"
Join in:
🔗https://worldhealthsummit.zoom.us/j/83601906020
Meeting ID: 836 0190 6020
🕙 10 a.m.
#MakingTheChoiceForHealth
Join in:
🔗https://worldhealthsummit.zoom.us/j/83601906020
Meeting ID: 836 0190 6020
🕙 10 a.m.
#MakingTheChoiceForHealth
#Cholera Situation Report
Our latest Cholera Situation Report has been published on our website (week 39).
🔗Download and share via
https://ncdc.gov.ng/diseases/sitreps/?cat=7&name=An%20update%20of%20Cholera%20outbreak%20in%20Nigeria
Our latest Cholera Situation Report has been published on our website (week 39).
🔗Download and share via
https://ncdc.gov.ng/diseases/sitreps/?cat=7&name=An%20update%20of%20Cholera%20outbreak%20in%20Nigeria
#Lassafeverinfo
Our latest Lassa Fever Situation Report has been published on our website (week 40).
This week's situation report and that of previous weeks can be downloaded via https://ncdc.gov.ng/diseases/sitreps/?cat=5&name=An%20update%20of%20Lassa%20fever%20outbreak%20in%20Nigeria
Our latest Lassa Fever Situation Report has been published on our website (week 40).
This week's situation report and that of previous weeks can be downloaded via https://ncdc.gov.ng/diseases/sitreps/?cat=5&name=An%20update%20of%20Lassa%20fever%20outbreak%20in%20Nigeria
#COVID19 may cause severe complications in the elderly and people with underlying health conditions.
#TakeResponsibility to protect them & stay safe. #GetVaccinated
#TakeResponsibility to protect them & stay safe. #GetVaccinated
📢
African countries must accelerate efforts toward rebuilding health systems capable of responding to multiple health threats
Register for the upcoming #CPHIA2022, hosted by Africa CDC & Ministry of Health Rwanda to forge a new path for pan-African public health
🔗cphia2022.com
African countries must accelerate efforts toward rebuilding health systems capable of responding to multiple health threats
Register for the upcoming #CPHIA2022, hosted by Africa CDC & Ministry of Health Rwanda to forge a new path for pan-African public health
🔗cphia2022.com
📢ICYMI
Catch up on sessions and discussions of the #WorldHealthSummit2022
🔗https://youtube.com/c/WorldHealthSummit
#MakingTheChoiceForHealth
Catch up on sessions and discussions of the #WorldHealthSummit2022
🔗https://youtube.com/c/WorldHealthSummit
#MakingTheChoiceForHealth