Healthcare workers are most at risk of person-to-person transmission of #LassaFever.
Always maintain a high index of suspicion for #LassaFever and practice standard precautions always while attending to patients.
Healthcare workers advisory:
https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/351/lassa-fever-healthcare-workers-advisory
Always maintain a high index of suspicion for #LassaFever and practice standard precautions always while attending to patients.
Healthcare workers advisory:
https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/351/lassa-fever-healthcare-workers-advisory
Home-based care refers to when a laboratory-confirmed #COVID19 patient is provided with required medical care at home.
Care is provided by an assigned caregiver who may be a family member, a friend, or an identified person.
📔Read
https://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng/media/files/COVID19PatientsBookforHomebasedCare.pdf
Care is provided by an assigned caregiver who may be a family member, a friend, or an identified person.
📔Read
https://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng/media/files/COVID19PatientsBookforHomebasedCare.pdf
#Monkeypox is preventable.
❌Avoid contact with sick/dead animals
✅Cook all animal meats & products properly before eating
✅Wash hands after handling animals & caring for/visiting sick people
❌Avoid close/skin-to-skin contact with infected persons or persons showing symptoms
❌Avoid contact with sick/dead animals
✅Cook all animal meats & products properly before eating
✅Wash hands after handling animals & caring for/visiting sick people
❌Avoid close/skin-to-skin contact with infected persons or persons showing symptoms
#AntimicrobialResistance is when medicines like #antimalarials, tetracycline, septrin,
Amoxycillin no longer treat diseases they cure previously.
Using antimicrobials "anyhow " is making the treatment of common infections more difficult.
#WorldAntimicrobialAwarenessWeek2022
Amoxycillin no longer treat diseases they cure previously.
Using antimicrobials "anyhow " is making the treatment of common infections more difficult.
#WorldAntimicrobialAwarenessWeek2022
The CASE DEFINITION for #EbolaVirusDisease can be found on our website.
Download and read for definitions of:
✅Suspected cases,
✅Probable case and
✅Laboratory confirmed cases of #EbolaVirusDisease
🔗 https://ncdc.gov.ng/themes/common/docs/protocols/288_1630509239.pdf
Download and read for definitions of:
✅Suspected cases,
✅Probable case and
✅Laboratory confirmed cases of #EbolaVirusDisease
🔗 https://ncdc.gov.ng/themes/common/docs/protocols/288_1630509239.pdf
#Lassafever can be transmitted by food that has been contaminated by the urine and faeces of infected rats.
➡ Cook foods properly before eating.
➡ Store foods away from animals
#TakeResponsibility
➡ Cook foods properly before eating.
➡ Store foods away from animals
#TakeResponsibility
#COVID19 patients with significant co-morbidities e.g., poorly controlled hypertension, diabetes, asthma, other chronic heart, kidney, liver, or lung diseases, and obesity are advised to visit a healthcare facility for proper treatment.
📔Read
https://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng/media/files/COVID19PatientsBookforHomebasedCare.pdf
📔Read
https://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng/media/files/COVID19PatientsBookforHomebasedCare.pdf
Avoid self-medication.
Visit a healthcare facility close to you for accurate diagnosis and treatment when you observe any symptoms associated with #monkeypox.
Public Health Advisory: https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/367/public-health-advisory-on-monkeypox
#TakeResponsibility
Visit a healthcare facility close to you for accurate diagnosis and treatment when you observe any symptoms associated with #monkeypox.
Public Health Advisory: https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/367/public-health-advisory-on-monkeypox
#TakeResponsibility
#COVID19 patients on home-based care are advised to:
🚭Stop unhealthy habits or behaviours such as smoking, drinking alcohol
🚰Ensure adequate fluid intake
🥣Build their immunity with healthy meals, adequate rest, & light exercises
🪟Stay in well-ventilated spaces
🚭Stop unhealthy habits or behaviours such as smoking, drinking alcohol
🚰Ensure adequate fluid intake
🥣Build their immunity with healthy meals, adequate rest, & light exercises
🪟Stay in well-ventilated spaces
Misuse or overuse of #antibiotics💊 & other #antimicrobials can reduce its effectiveness in treating common infections in animals & humans.
From 18th-24th November, we are joining the global health community to mark the annual #WorldAntimicrobialAwarenessWeek2022 .
#StayTuned
From 18th-24th November, we are joining the global health community to mark the annual #WorldAntimicrobialAwarenessWeek2022 .
#StayTuned
41 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria;
Lagos-10
Taraba-10
Rivers-8
Nasarawa-6
Oyo-3
Bayelsa-2
Kano-2
266,283 confirmed
259,640 discharged
3,155 deaths
#TakeResponsibility
NB: Our #COVID19 case update is now WEEKLY
This report includes:
▪️Data for 12th - 18th Nov. 2022
▪️6 states with zero cases: Abia, Bauchi, Ekiti, Kaduna, Plateau & Sokoto
For a breakdown of cases by state: covid19.ncdc.gov.ng
Lagos-10
Taraba-10
Rivers-8
Nasarawa-6
Oyo-3
Bayelsa-2
Kano-2
266,283 confirmed
259,640 discharged
3,155 deaths
#TakeResponsibility
NB: Our #COVID19 case update is now WEEKLY
This report includes:
▪️Data for 12th - 18th Nov. 2022
▪️6 states with zero cases: Abia, Bauchi, Ekiti, Kaduna, Plateau & Sokoto
For a breakdown of cases by state: covid19.ncdc.gov.ng
Today is #WorldToiletDay.
Safe sanitation practices protect groundwater.
Let us take extra responsibility to prevent human waste from spreading into groundwater:
➡️Stop open defaecation
➡️Build your toilets away from sources of water
➡️Properly dispose of sewage
Safe sanitation practices protect groundwater.
Let us take extra responsibility to prevent human waste from spreading into groundwater:
➡️Stop open defaecation
➡️Build your toilets away from sources of water
➡️Properly dispose of sewage
The theme of #WAAW2022 is “Preventing antimicrobial resistance together”.
#AntimicrobialResistance is a threat to humans, animals, plants & the environment.
This year, we call for multisectoral collaboration to preserve the usefulness of these medicines.
#AntimicrobialResistance is a threat to humans, animals, plants & the environment.
This year, we call for multisectoral collaboration to preserve the usefulness of these medicines.
#HandWashing is a basic &effective tool against infections.
If we don't become sick, we would not need to use #antibiotics.
Let us promote the practice of #handwashing in our homes & communities to prevent #AntimicrobialResistance together.
#WorldAntimicrobialAwarenessWeek2022
If we don't become sick, we would not need to use #antibiotics.
Let us promote the practice of #handwashing in our homes & communities to prevent #AntimicrobialResistance together.
#WorldAntimicrobialAwarenessWeek2022
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.
#Lassafever can be transmitted by food that has been contaminated by the urine and faeces of infected rats.
➡ Cook foods properly before eating.
➡ Store foods away from animals
#TakeResponsibility
➡ Cook foods properly before eating.
➡ Store foods away from animals
#TakeResponsibility
A clean environment and proper hygiene limit the spread of infectious diseases.
Clean all surfaces frequently and do not share personal items.
#TakeResponsibility to protect yourself and your loved ones.
Clean all surfaces frequently and do not share personal items.
#TakeResponsibility to protect yourself and your loved ones.
Are you experiencing symptoms associated with #COVID19?
Visit a #COVID19 sample collection centre to get tested.
#TakeResponsibility to protect others.
Visit a #COVID19 sample collection centre to get tested.
#TakeResponsibility to protect others.
The risk of importation of the #EbolaVirusDisease into Nigeria is HIGH.
Healthcare workers & the general public are urged to maintain a high index of suspicion.
📜Read our public health advisory for measures to prevent the importation of #EVD:
https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/423/public-health-advisory-following-declaration-of-ebola-virus-disease-outbreak-in-uganda
Healthcare workers & the general public are urged to maintain a high index of suspicion.
📜Read our public health advisory for measures to prevent the importation of #EVD:
https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/423/public-health-advisory-following-declaration-of-ebola-virus-disease-outbreak-in-uganda
#Lassafever is a zoonotic disease transmitted through direct or indirect contact with rats.
Practice personal and environmental hygiene to prevent the infestation of rats in our homes and communities.
#TakeResponsibility
Practice personal and environmental hygiene to prevent the infestation of rats in our homes and communities.
#TakeResponsibility