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
Ebola Travel Advisory
⛔Avoid travel to locations where cases of Ebola has been reported
📚Know the symptoms of #EbolaVirusDisease
📞Call 6232 (toll free) if you have recently returned from Uganda & feel unwell
#StaySafeStayHealthy
⛔Avoid travel to locations where cases of Ebola has been reported
📚Know the symptoms of #EbolaVirusDisease
📞Call 6232 (toll free) if you have recently returned from Uganda & feel unwell
#StaySafeStayHealthy
Masks are still an effective way to reduce the risk of #COVID19 spread! 😷
Not every #COVID19 infected individual shows symptoms. Wear your face mask properly in crowded spaces.
#StaySafeStayHealthy
Not every #COVID19 infected individual shows symptoms. Wear your face mask properly in crowded spaces.
#StaySafeStayHealthy
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#Cholera is an acute diarrhoeal infection which spreads by ingesting food or water contaminated by the feces of an infected person.
Let us work together to make our water and food SAFE to prevent the spread.
#StaySafeStayHealthy
Let us work together to make our water and food SAFE to prevent the spread.
#StaySafeStayHealthy
95 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria;
Lagos-39
FCT-12
Kaduna-12
Taraba-10
Delta-8
Bayelsa-3
Nasarawa-3
Edo-2
Ekiti-2
Oyo-2
Bauchi-1
Plateau-1
266,138 confirmed
259,460 discharged
3,155 deaths
#TakeResponsibility
NB: Our #COVID19 case update is now WEEKLY
This report includes:
▪️Data for 22nd - 28th Oct 2022
▪️2 states with zero cases: Kano & Sokoto
For a breakdown of cases by state: covid19.ncdc.gov.ng
Lagos-39
FCT-12
Kaduna-12
Taraba-10
Delta-8
Bayelsa-3
Nasarawa-3
Edo-2
Ekiti-2
Oyo-2
Bauchi-1
Plateau-1
266,138 confirmed
259,460 discharged
3,155 deaths
#TakeResponsibility
NB: Our #COVID19 case update is now WEEKLY
This report includes:
▪️Data for 22nd - 28th Oct 2022
▪️2 states with zero cases: Kano & Sokoto
For a breakdown of cases by state: covid19.ncdc.gov.ng
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 for #COVID19.
#TakeResponsibility, encourage your loved ones and those around you to #GetVaccinated for #COVID19.
COMING UP📢
Join Dr Fatimah Saleh as she discusses “NCDC's Response to the Cholera Outbreak in Nigeria”
Live On: VON In The News
Time: 11:00 AM (WAT)
Steam via: von.gov.ng/
Join Dr Fatimah Saleh as she discusses “NCDC's Response to the Cholera Outbreak in Nigeria”
Live On: VON In The News
Time: 11:00 AM (WAT)
Steam via: von.gov.ng/
PUBLIC HEALTH ADVISORY ON EBOLA
Following the declaration of an #Ebola outbreak in Uganda, Nigeria has been assessed to be at HIGH risk of importation of the virus
We have issued a Public Health Advisory outlining critical information on staying safe
⬇️
https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/423/public-health-advisory-following-declaration-of-ebola-virus-disease-outbreak-in-uganda
Following the declaration of an #Ebola outbreak in Uganda, Nigeria has been assessed to be at HIGH risk of importation of the virus
We have issued a Public Health Advisory outlining critical information on staying safe
⬇️
https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/423/public-health-advisory-following-declaration-of-ebola-virus-disease-outbreak-in-uganda
Humans are continually faced with an increasing number of diseases that are gotten from animals through the environment or direct contact with the animals.
These diseases are called zoonotic diseases and need to be tackled using a One Health approach.
#OneHealthNigeria
These diseases are called zoonotic diseases and need to be tackled using a One Health approach.
#OneHealthNigeria
After nearly 3 years of fighting #COVID19, it’s time to accelerate efforts toward rebuilding health systems capable of responding to multiple health threats in #Africa.
Register to join #CPHIA2022, hosted by Africa CDC & Rwanda Heath
🗓️13-15 Dec, 2022
🔗cphia2022.com
Register to join #CPHIA2022, hosted by Africa CDC & Rwanda Heath
🗓️13-15 Dec, 2022
🔗cphia2022.com
#OneHealthNigeria aims to build a nation of healthy people, animals & environment.
Some issues requiring the #OneHealth approach include:
➡Zoonotic diseases eg. #LassaFever, #rabies
➡Environmental contamination
➡Water/Food safety
➡#AntimicrobialResistance
Some issues requiring the #OneHealth approach include:
➡Zoonotic diseases eg. #LassaFever, #rabies
➡Environmental contamination
➡Water/Food safety
➡#AntimicrobialResistance
Positive cases of #COVID19 are still being recorded in Nigeria.
Protect your health & that of your loved ones.
✔Get vaccinated
✔Wash your hands frequently
✔ Wear a face mask in crowded places
✔Cough/sneeze into your elbow
✔Ensure spaces are ventilated
#TakeResponsibility
Protect your health & that of your loved ones.
✔Get vaccinated
✔Wash your hands frequently
✔ Wear a face mask in crowded places
✔Cough/sneeze into your elbow
✔Ensure spaces are ventilated
#TakeResponsibility
Prevention and control of zoonotic diseases require the collective effort of the human, animal and environmental sectors.
Examples of these diseases are #LassaFever, #Measles, #Cholera, #Rabies, #Monkeypox, #EbolaVirusDisease, #AvianInfluenza etc.
Examples of these diseases are #LassaFever, #Measles, #Cholera, #Rabies, #Monkeypox, #EbolaVirusDisease, #AvianInfluenza etc.