Misuse or overuse of #antibiotics💊 & other antimicrobials can reduce their effectiveness in treating common infections in animals & humans.

✅ Do not self-medicate

✅ Visit a healthcare professional when sick

✅ Do not share leftover antibiotics

📢Notice to the General Public!

The Nigeria International Travel Portal is currently not available due to ongoing maintenance activities by our team.

We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience this might cause.

We will be back online within the next 24 hours.

In the meantime, all inbound travellers will be able to fill out their health declaration forms at their respective airports of departure.

#Meningitis is a medical emergency that can be deadly & can cause long-lasting impacts such as brain damage, hearing loss, organ damage & limb loss.

Early recognition saves lives. Seek immediate medical attention if you experience associated symptoms.

#DefeatMeningitis

#Meningitis is an inflammation of the membranes around the spinal cord & brain.

Seek medical attention when you experience signs & symptoms such as:
➡️Fever/severe headache
➡️Vomiting
➡️Drowsiness
➡️Rash
➡️Seizures
➡️Muscle/joint pain
➡️Stiff neck

#DefeatMeningitis

Healthcare workers are urged to always practice standard precautions while attending to suspected or confirmed cases of #LassaFever.

🔗Download and read our 'National Guideline for Lassa Fever Case Management'
https://www.ncdc.gov.ng/themes/common/docs/protocols/92_1547068532.pdf

#StaySafeStayHealthy

#COVID19 can affect anyone.

Let us all #TakeResponsibility to limit the risk of infection among all ages.

✅ #GetVaccinated
✅ #WearAMask in crowded places
✅Wash your hands frequently
✅ Cough/sneeze into your elbow
✅Visit a healthcare facility when sick

#StaySafe

A suspected case of #LassaFever is any individual with a fever for 3-21 days with symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhoea, sore throat, muscle pain, generalized body weakness, abnormal bleeding, and abdominal pain.

🔗Download and read guideline via
https://www.ncdc.gov.ng/themes/common/docs/protocols/92_1547068532.pdf

Pre-departure & post-arrival #COVID19 PCR test requirements for all inbound travellers to Nigeria have been suspended

A simplified Health Declaration (non-covid-19 specific) shall be completed by all passengers on arrival in Nigeria.

🔗PSC-COVID-19 Update
https://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng/media/files/Press_Release_-_Relaxation_of_COVID-19_Rules_Ako_221212_210142.pdf

#Meningitis spreads mostly from one person to another through respiratory droplets e.g. coughing, sneezing & close contact such as kissing

Meningitis can affect anyone at any age. Seek medical attention if you experience symptoms

Let's take action to #DefeatMeningitis together

The elderly, immunocompromised and those with existing health concerns are advised to:

➡️Wear face masks in outdoor spaces
➡️Wash hands regularly with clean water and soap
➡️Use hand sanitisers
➡️Avoid large gatherings

#TakeResponsibility to stay safe and healthy.

#NCDCPublication

"Sustaining improved surveillance, enhanced lab diagnosis & improved case management capacity during off-peak periods should remain a priority"

Read our findings on an analysis of the data trends of Lassa fever in Nigeria from 2018-2021

🔗
https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0279467

Know the signs of #Meningitis in BABIES and TODDLERS!

Cerebrospinal #Meningitis is a potentially deadly disease and a MEDICAL EMERGENCY!

Report early to a healthcare facility if you notice any of these associated symptoms.

Pre-departure & post-arrival #COVID19 PCR test requirements for all inbound travellers to Nigeria have been suspended

A simplified Health Declaration (non-covid-19 specific) shall be completed by all passengers on arrival in Nigeria.

Are you familiar with the signs of #Meningitis in ADULTS and CHILDREN?

Cerebrospinal #Meningitis is a MEDICAL EMERGENCY!

Early reporting to a healthcare facility is critical.

#StaySafeStayHealthy

All healthcare workers should have a high index of suspicion for #LassaFever in individuals that have not responded to standard anti-malaria treatment & treatment for other common infectious causes of fever within 48-72 hours

🔗Download & read guideline:
https://www.ncdc.gov.ng/themes/common/docs/protocols/92_1547068532.pdf

#Measles is an acute, highly infectious disease with initial symptoms of high-grade fever, cough, runny nose, red eyes & tiny white spots in the mouth.

Please report to a health facility immediately if you experience these symptoms.

📢

We are responding to confirmed cases of #diphtheria in Lagos and Kano States while monitoring the situation in Osun and Yobe States where new cases are being detected.

📜Read our advisory on measures to stay safe in your homes and communities
https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/435/diphtheria-public-health-advisory-amidst-outbreak-in-nigeria

Healthcare workers are urged to adhere to established guidelines for the management of #LassaFever cases.

#TakeResponsibility to limit the risk of healthcare workers' infection. Stay safe and healthy.

Download guideline via https://www.ncdc.gov.ng/themes/common/docs/protocols/92_1547068532.pdf

📺TUNE IN NOW

Catch DG Dr Ifedayo Adetifa tonight on Arise TV as he gives an update on

Nigeria’s Diphtheria Response

Time - 9:00 pm

Livestream - https://www.arise.tv/live-tv/

Diphtheria is a serious bacterial infection that affects the nose, throat & sometimes, the skin of an individual

People most at risk include children & adults who have not received any dose of the pentavalent vaccine

Public health advisory on diphtheria:
https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/435/diphtheria-public-health-advisory-amidst-outbreak-in-nigeria

Viral Haemorrhagic Fevers such as #LassaFever spread mainly from person to person through direct & indirect contact.

When properly done, #HandHygiene is very important to reduce the risk of healthcare workers' infection.

Our #IPC guidelines for #VHFs ⬇️
https://ncdc.gov.ng/themes/common/docs/protocols/111_1579986179.pdf