#LassaFever remains a major public health challenge in Nigeria.

This year, we have recorded 989 confirmed cases across 26 States.

Stay updated with our weekly #LassaFever situation report via https://ncdc.gov.ng/diseases/sitreps/?cat=5&name=An%20update%20of%20Lassa%20fever%20outbreak%20in%20Nigeria

#LassaFeverInfo

Regular handwashing with soap under running water prevents the spread of #LassaFever & other infectious diseases.

For more #LassaFeverInfo & updates including:
➡️Advice for the general public and healthcare workers
➡️Current situation reports

Visit www.ncdc.gov.ng

#LassaFever can be treated

Early reporting to a healthcare facility when experiencing symptoms greatly increases the chances of survival.

Early symptoms include fever, body weakness, malaise, sore throat, muscle & chest pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, cough & abdominal pain.

Let's discuss #Antibiotics

Join us TOMORROW as we bring together #AntimicrobialResistance experts to discuss "Alternatives to #Antibiotics in Nigeria" & launch the One Health #AMR/#AMU Community of Practice website.

🗓️30th Nov 2022
🕑 10:00 am

Join via https://bit.ly/NAAWWebinar

#NCDCUpdate

We have published an #EbolaVirusDisease care kit for incoming travellers from a country with ongoing transmission of #Ebola.

The care kit includes guides to monitor your temperature and symptoms.

Download & share via
https://ncdc.gov.ng/themes/common/docs/protocols/300_1669297182.pdf

#StaySafeStayHealthy

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The upcoming #CPHIA2022 will serve as a catalyst to build more resilient #healthsystems and allow African countries to better prepare for and manage emerging and re-emerging health threats.

🗓️ 13-15 December 2022

Register to attend: https://cphia2022.com

Increased availability, quality & suitability of health services are crucial for disease prevention, testing & treatment.

This #WorldAIDSDay, we join the global community to reiterate the need for equal access to health services, the best science & medicine to end AIDS by 2030.

📢#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

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https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/423/public-health-advisory-following-declaration-of-ebola-virus-disease-outbreak-in-uganda

Early and accurate diagnosis of #LassaFever increases the chances of survival.

Avoid self-medication. Visit a healthcare facility close to you when ill for prompt treatment.

#LassaFeverInfo

Do you wash your hands properly and regularly?

Wash your hands with soap under running water for at least 20 seconds to prevent the spread of infectious diseases.

Remember that #COVID19 is still a threat!

#TakeResponsibility

Our #COVID19Nigeria situation report(Epi Week 45 & 46) 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

Let's work together to prevent the spread of #Lassafever.

Be a guardian of proper sanitation in your community and promote frequent #Handwashing with soap and running water.

Read our latest #LassaFever situation report:
https://ncdc.gov.ng/diseases/sitreps/?cat=5&name=An%20update%20of%20Lassa%20fever%20outbreak%20in%20Nigeria

#Lassafever is preventable.

Take extra precautions to avoid close contact with:
✅Body fluids of infected persons
✅Urine, faeces, saliva or blood of infected rodents
✅Objects, household items, surfaces or eating food contaminated by infected rodents

#TakeResponsibility

#LassaFever is primarily transmitted to humans through direct contact, eating food or drinking water contaminated with urine, faeces, saliva or blood of infected rats.

Always ensure to maintain a clean environment and store foodstuff in rodent-proof containers.

#LassaFeverInfo

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"Despite high mortality & morbidity, drug-resistant bacterial infections remain the forgotten pandemic"

In this PLOS Biology article, our #IPC/#AMR coordinator Dr Tochi Okwor & colleagues write on the need for urgent action & investment focusing on this 'pandemic'.

Read and share:
https://journals.plos.org/plosbiology/article?id=10.1371/journal.pbio.3001903

#LassaFever occurs throughout the year but more cases are recorded during the dry season.

Healthcare workers are urged to maintain a high index of suspicion for #Lassafever.

Be vigilant and look out for symptoms of Lassa fever, not all fevers are malaria.

The #COVID19Vaccine serves as a boost to your immune system and protects you from severe illness.

#GetVaccinated to keep you and your loved ones safe and healthy.

#TakeResponsibility

#LassaFever can be treated

Early symptoms include fever, body weakness, malaise, sore throat, muscle & chest pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, cough & abdominal pain.

Early reporting to a healthcare facility when experiencing symptoms greatly increases the chances of survival.

Know the symptoms of #Mpox.

Visit a healthcare facility close to you for accurate diagnosis and treatment when you observe any symptoms associated with #mpox.

Do not self-medicate!

Public Health Advisory: https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/367/public-health-advisory-on-monkeypox

#TakeResponsibility

#HealthyFutureforAll

Good health systems do not just treat sick people, it promotes healthy living.

#UniversalHealthCoverage emphasises the need to build a world of strong health systems based on equity, trust, healthy environments, investments & accountability.

#UHCDay2022

A high index of suspicion helps the early diagnosis of #LassaFever.

Visit a healthcare facility when experiencing symptoms of #LassaFever for accurate testing and adequate treatment.

#LassaFeverInfo