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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
Our #Monkeypox situation report provides a summary of the current epidemiological situation in Nigeria, and our preparedness and response activities.
Download via
https://ncdc.gov.ng/diseases/sitreps/?cat=8&name=An%20Update%20of%20Monkeypox%20Outbreak%20in%20Nigeria
Download via
https://ncdc.gov.ng/diseases/sitreps/?cat=8&name=An%20Update%20of%20Monkeypox%20Outbreak%20in%20Nigeria
106 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria;
Lagos-32
FCT-22
Rivers-14
Cross River-12
Nasarawa-8
Kaduna-5
Taraba-3
Delta-3
Kano-2
Bauchi-2
Edo-2
Bayelsa-1
266,043 confirmed
259,358 discharged
3,155 deaths
#TakeResponsibility
NB: Our #COVID19 case update is now WEEKLY
This report includes:
▪️Data for 15th - 21st Oct 2022
▪️Backlog of 64 community discharges reported for FCT
▪️2 states with zero cases: Abia & Sokoto
For a breakdown of cases by state: covid19.ncdc.gov.ng
Lagos-32
FCT-22
Rivers-14
Cross River-12
Nasarawa-8
Kaduna-5
Taraba-3
Delta-3
Kano-2
Bauchi-2
Edo-2
Bayelsa-1
266,043 confirmed
259,358 discharged
3,155 deaths
#TakeResponsibility
NB: Our #COVID19 case update is now WEEKLY
This report includes:
▪️Data for 15th - 21st Oct 2022
▪️Backlog of 64 community discharges reported for FCT
▪️2 states with zero cases: Abia & Sokoto
For a breakdown of cases by state: covid19.ncdc.gov.ng
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In 2020, Nigeria was officially certified #WildPolio free.
This #WorldPolioDay, we call on parents and caregivers to ensure their wards get immunized against all variants of poliovirus.
Let us continue to work together for a #healthier future for mothers and children.
This #WorldPolioDay, we call on parents and caregivers to ensure their wards get immunized against all variants of poliovirus.
Let us continue to work together for a #healthier future for mothers and children.
Keep a safe distance from anyone showing symptoms of a respiratory illness to limit the risk of #COVID19 infection.
Remember to:
☑️Get vaccinated
☑️Wear a face mask properly in crowded spaces
☑️Wash hands frequently with soap and water
#TakeResponsibility
Remember to:
☑️Get vaccinated
☑️Wear a face mask properly in crowded spaces
☑️Wash hands frequently with soap and water
#TakeResponsibility
Visit a healthcare facility when experiencing symptoms associated with #Monkeypox for diagnosis and proper care.
Symptoms include:
➡️Sudden fever
➡️Headache
➡️Body pain and weakness
➡️Sore throat
➡️Enlargement of glands
➡️Rash on the face, palms, soles of the feet and genitals
Symptoms include:
➡️Sudden fever
➡️Headache
➡️Body pain and weakness
➡️Sore throat
➡️Enlargement of glands
➡️Rash on the face, palms, soles of the feet and genitals
Nigeria is at HIGH risk of an #Ebola outbreak given the proximity of Uganda, as well as other factors including:
➡️Unavailability of licensed vaccine for prevention
➡️Increased air travel between Nigeria & Uganda
➡️High death rate of the disease
📜Read:
https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/418/ncdc-on-alert-mode-following-the-outbreak-of-ebola-virus-disease-%28evd%29-detected-in-uganda
➡️Unavailability of licensed vaccine for prevention
➡️Increased air travel between Nigeria & Uganda
➡️High death rate of the disease
📜Read:
https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/418/ncdc-on-alert-mode-following-the-outbreak-of-ebola-virus-disease-%28evd%29-detected-in-uganda
Confirmed cases of #COVID19 are still being recorded across Nigeria.
#TakeResponsility:
✅Get vaccinated
✅Always wear a face mask in crowded spaces
✅Wash your hands frequently with soap under running water
✅Cough/sneeze into your bent elbow
#TakeResponsility:
✅Get vaccinated
✅Always wear a face mask in crowded spaces
✅Wash your hands frequently with soap under running water
✅Cough/sneeze into your bent elbow
A clean environment helps to prevent the spread of #cholera .
🚫Do not defecate in open areas
✅Only drink water from safe sources
✅Boil water before drinking
✅Properly dispose garbage from your homes
✅Ensure proper clearing of sewage
🚫Do not defecate in open areas
✅Only drink water from safe sources
✅Boil water before drinking
✅Properly dispose garbage from your homes
✅Ensure proper clearing of sewage
A National #EVD Emergency Operations Centre operating from @NCDCgov’s Incident Coordination Centre is on alert mode to mitigate the impact of a potential Ebola virus disease outbreak.
Read more on measures instituted to limit the risk of importation⬇️ https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/418/ncdc-on-alert-mode-following-the-outbreak-of-ebola-virus-disease-%28evd%29-detected-in-uganda
Read more on measures instituted to limit the risk of importation⬇️ https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/418/ncdc-on-alert-mode-following-the-outbreak-of-ebola-virus-disease-%28evd%29-detected-in-uganda
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.
#Monkeypox is transmitted from human to human through contact with an infected person or contaminated materials and exposure to respiratory droplets.
Visit a health facility close to you for proper treatment if you notice #monkeypox-associated symptoms.
#StaySafeStayHealthy
Visit a health facility close to you for proper treatment if you notice #monkeypox-associated symptoms.
#StaySafeStayHealthy