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.
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#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.
#OneHealth approach recognises that the health of people is closely connected to the health of animals and our shared environment.
This #OneHealthDay, we reiterate the importance of joint efforts to address public health concerns at the human-animal-environment interface.
This #OneHealthDay, we reiterate the importance of joint efforts to address public health concerns at the human-animal-environment interface.
In 2019, The National One Health Strategic Plan was jointly developed by stakeholders from the human, animal and environmental sectors.
What does this entail❓
Read via https://ncdc.gov.ng/themes/common/docs/protocols/93_1566785462.pdf
#OneHealthNigeria
#OneHealthDay
What does this entail❓
Read via https://ncdc.gov.ng/themes/common/docs/protocols/93_1566785462.pdf
#OneHealthNigeria
#OneHealthDay
📢#Ebola Travel Advisory
⛔Avoid all but essential travel to UGANDA
🤒Avoid contact with obviously sick persons/#EVD suspected cases
📞Call 6232 (free of charge) if you have recently returned from Uganda within the past 21 days & feel symptoms of #EVD
🔗
https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/423/public-health-advisory-following-declaration-of-ebola-virus-disease-outbreak-in-uganda
⛔Avoid all but essential travel to UGANDA
🤒Avoid contact with obviously sick persons/#EVD suspected cases
📞Call 6232 (free of charge) if you have recently returned from Uganda within the past 21 days & feel symptoms of #EVD
🔗
https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/423/public-health-advisory-following-declaration-of-ebola-virus-disease-outbreak-in-uganda
Zoonotic, water/food borne & vector-borne diseases eg. #cholera, #LassaFever, #measles, #monkeypox etc. repeatedly pose threats to humans & animals with significant disability & death rates
Nigeria's #OneHealth strategic plan aims to tackle this challenge
🔗https://ncdc.gov.ng/themes/common/docs/protocols/93_1566785462.pdf
Nigeria's #OneHealth strategic plan aims to tackle this challenge
🔗https://ncdc.gov.ng/themes/common/docs/protocols/93_1566785462.pdf
54 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria;
Taraba-13
Kano-6
Lagos-6
Oyo-6
FCT-4
Kaduna-4
Delta-3
Nasarawa-3
Bauchi-2
Bayelsa-2
Plateau-2
Rivers-2
Abia-1
266,192 confirmed
259,532 discharged
3,155 deaths
#TakeResponsibility
NB: Our #COVID19 case update is now WEEKLY
This report includes:
▪️Data for 29th October - 4th November 2022
▪️3 states with zero cases: Abia, Ekiti & Sokoto
For a breakdown of cases by state: covid19.ncdc.gov.ng
Taraba-13
Kano-6
Lagos-6
Oyo-6
FCT-4
Kaduna-4
Delta-3
Nasarawa-3
Bauchi-2
Bayelsa-2
Plateau-2
Rivers-2
Abia-1
266,192 confirmed
259,532 discharged
3,155 deaths
#TakeResponsibility
NB: Our #COVID19 case update is now WEEKLY
This report includes:
▪️Data for 29th October - 4th November 2022
▪️3 states with zero cases: Abia, Ekiti & Sokoto
For a breakdown of cases by state: covid19.ncdc.gov.ng
Business owners and facility managers should promote #HandHygiene at all times.
Provide adequate hand hygiene supplies such as running water, soap & hand sanitiser in all shared spaces.
#SecondsSaveLives
#InfectionPreventionControl
Provide adequate hand hygiene supplies such as running water, soap & hand sanitiser in all shared spaces.
#SecondsSaveLives
#InfectionPreventionControl
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#Cholera is highly contagious.
The risk of transmission is higher in areas that lack adequate sanitation facilities and/or a regular supply of clean water.
#CholeraInfo
The risk of transmission is higher in areas that lack adequate sanitation facilities and/or a regular supply of clean water.
#CholeraInfo
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
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
Persons infected with #Ebola cannot spread the disease until the development of symptoms.
Symptoms include fever, fatigue, muscle pain, headache, and sore throat followed by vomiting, diarrhoea, rash, and symptoms of impaired kidney and liver function.
#StaySafeStayHealthy
Symptoms include fever, fatigue, muscle pain, headache, and sore throat followed by vomiting, diarrhoea, rash, and symptoms of impaired kidney and liver function.
#StaySafeStayHealthy
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#Cholera spreads by consuming food or water contaminated by the faeces of an infected person.
Let us work together to make our water and food SAFE to prevent the spread.
#StaySafeStayHealthy
#CholeraInfo
Let us work together to make our water and food SAFE to prevent the spread.
#StaySafeStayHealthy
#CholeraInfo
It is the dry season!
#Lassafever occurs throughout the year, but more cases are recorded during the dry season i.e., November-May
Healthcare workers are urged to maintain a high index of suspicion for #LF.
Be vigilant & lookout for symptoms of #LF, not all fevers are malaria.
#Lassafever occurs throughout the year, but more cases are recorded during the dry season i.e., November-May
Healthcare workers are urged to maintain a high index of suspicion for #LF.
Be vigilant & lookout for symptoms of #LF, not all fevers are malaria.
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Symptoms of #Cholera include:
➡️Profuse watery stool
➡️Nausea
➡️Vomiting
➡️Weakness
Please do not self-medicate. Visit a healthcare facility immediately for proper treatment.
Advisory: https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/420/stop-cholera%3A-strengthening-water%2C-sanitation-and-hygiene%C2%A0%28wash%29-in-nigeria
#CholeraInfo
➡️Profuse watery stool
➡️Nausea
➡️Vomiting
➡️Weakness
Please do not self-medicate. Visit a healthcare facility immediately for proper treatment.
Advisory: https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/420/stop-cholera%3A-strengthening-water%2C-sanitation-and-hygiene%C2%A0%28wash%29-in-nigeria
#CholeraInfo
Recent travellers to/through Uganda within the past 21 days & are experiencing symptoms associated with #Ebola should call their state ministry of health or 6232 for accurate diagnosis.
DO NOT visit health facilities to avoid the risk of spread through public/private transport.
DO NOT visit health facilities to avoid the risk of spread through public/private transport.