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

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We have published an advisory for healthcare workers on #diphtheria.

It includes:
➡️Transmission
➡️Symptoms
➡️Diagnosis/Testing
➡️Case definition
➡️Case Reporting
➡️Treatment
➡️Prevention

All healthcare workers are urged to read and share via
🔗https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/436/diphtheria-health-advisory-for-health-care-workers-amidst-outbreak-in-nigeria

Our guidelines on Infection Prevention & Control for #ViralHemorrhagicFevers include standard operating procedures & checklists to be used in the care & management of VHFs such as #LassaFever & #YellowFever

Healthcare workers are urged to read & share via
https://ncdc.gov.ng/themes/common/docs/protocols/111_1579986179.pdf

#Lassafeverinfo

Our latest Lassa Fever Situation Report has been published on our website (week 2).

This week's situation report and that of previous weeks can be downloaded via https://ncdc.gov.ng/diseases/sitreps/?cat=5&name=An%20update%20of%20Lassa%20fever%20outbreak%20in%20Nigeria

Symptoms of #diphtheria include fever, runny nose, sore throat, cough, red eyes, swollen neck & in severe cases, a thick grey/white patch at the back of the throat with difficulty breathing

Visit a health facility close to you for diagnosis & treatment

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

Early diagnosis of #LassaFever when experiencing symptoms increases the chances of survival.

Symptoms include fever, body weakness, sore throat, muscle & chest pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, cough & abdominal pain

Report to a health facility when ill

#LassaFeverInfo

Parents & caregivers should ensure that their children are fully vaccinated against diphtheria with three (3) doses of the pentavalent vaccine as recommended in the childhood immunisation schedule.

#TakeResponsibility to protect yourself & loved ones

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

#Mpox is preventable.

Let us #TakeResponsibility to practice infection prevention and control measures that have proven to limit the spread of #Mpox infection.

#StaySafeStayHealthy

Safe handling & disposal of sharps is a vital component of the standard precautions required to reduce the risk of transmission of healthcare-associated infections.

Healthcare workers are urged to read & share guidelines for viral hemorrhagic fevers ⬇️
https://ncdc.gov.ng/themes/common/docs/protocols/111_1579986179.pdf

The #COVID19 pandemic is being driven by evolving variants with implications on virus transmissibility, host immunity, & disease severity

This PLOS ONE publication assesses the implication of #COVID19 variants-associated outbreaks in a tertiary institution in North-Central Nigeria

🔗Read via
https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0280756

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

We have published our first situation report on #diphtheria.

This report provides a summary of the #diphtheria outbreak, the current epidemiological situation in Nigeria, and our preparedness and response activities.

Download via
https://ncdc.gov.ng/diseases/sitreps/?cat=18&name=An%20Update%20of%20Diphtheria%20Outbreak%20in%20Nigeria

#Diphtheria is a vaccine-preventable disease.

Parents/caregivers should ensure that their children are fully vaccinated with three doses of the pentavalent vaccine as recommended in the childhood immunisation schedule.

Visit a primary health care centre close to you today!

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

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

#TakeResponsibility to limit the risk of spread.

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

Individuals at higher risk of #diphtheria infection are advised to get vaccinated against diphtheria.

Visit a primary health care centre close to you to get the vaccine.

#TakeResponsibility to stay safe and healthy

#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.

#Lassafever is a zoonotic disease spread through direct or indirect contact with rats.

➡️Always keep your environment clean
➡️Block holes in your homes to prevent the entry of rats
➡️Cover all food items properly
➡️Cook all foods properly before eating

#TakeResponsibility

#Meningitis can affect BABIES and TODDLERS!

Visit a healthcare facility immediately if you notice any of these meningitis-associated signs and symptoms.

#TakeResponsibility to keep your loved ones safe.

All healthcare workers should have a high index of suspicion for #LassaFever in individuals who:

➡️have not responded to standard anti-malaria treatment
➡️have not responded to treatment for other common infectious causes of fever within 48-72 hours

Stay safe and healthy.