#Meningitis remains a major global health threat and a leading cause of lifelong disabilities.
Early recognition saves lives. Seek immediate medical attention if you experience symptoms.
For more information on #Meningitis, visit: https://ncdc.gov.ng/diseases/factsheet/49
Early recognition saves lives. Seek immediate medical attention if you experience symptoms.
For more information on #Meningitis, visit: https://ncdc.gov.ng/diseases/factsheet/49
#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!
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!
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Let's talk about #diphtheria!
Is the #diphtheria outbreak in Nigeria a case of disease re-emergence or improved surveillance?
Join us for our UPCOMING WEBINAR for an in-depth discussion
📆 MONDAY, 13th February 2023
⏰ 10:00 - 11:30 am
Link:
🔗bit.ly/DiphtheriaWebinar
Let's talk about #diphtheria!
Is the #diphtheria outbreak in Nigeria a case of disease re-emergence or improved surveillance?
Join us for our UPCOMING WEBINAR for an in-depth discussion
📆 MONDAY, 13th February 2023
⏰ 10:00 - 11:30 am
Link:
🔗bit.ly/DiphtheriaWebinar
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#Meninigitis is largely vaccine-preventable.
Get vaccinated to protect yourself and those around you.
#TakeResponsibility to stay safe and healthy.
Get vaccinated to protect yourself and those around you.
#TakeResponsibility to stay safe and healthy.
#Lassafeverinfo
Our latest Lassa Fever Situation Report has been published on our website (week 4).
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
Our latest Lassa Fever Situation Report has been published on our website (week 4).
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
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Diphtheria webinar:
Theme: Diphtheria outbreak in Nigeria: A case of reemergence or improved surveillance?
🕙 10:00 AM
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Diphtheria webinar:
Theme: Diphtheria outbreak in Nigeria: A case of reemergence or improved surveillance?
🕙 10:00 AM
Register ⬇️
🔗bit.ly/DiphtheriaWebinar
📢 RESCHEDULED!
The #diphtheria webinar is now rescheduled to 1:00 PM this afternoon due to technical challenges.
A new link will be shared for webinar registration and participation.
We apologise for the disruption and look forward to you joining us again.
Thank you
The #diphtheria webinar is now rescheduled to 1:00 PM this afternoon due to technical challenges.
A new link will be shared for webinar registration and participation.
We apologise for the disruption and look forward to you joining us again.
Thank you
📣Webinar Registration Link
Topic: Diphtheria Outbreak in Nigeria: A Case of Re-Emergence or Improved Surveillance
🕐 1:00 PM
Register in advance for the webinar:
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_1G4sU5JbRdK_t5UrKaJWsA
Topic: Diphtheria Outbreak in Nigeria: A Case of Re-Emergence or Improved Surveillance
🕐 1:00 PM
Register in advance for the webinar:
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_1G4sU5JbRdK_t5UrKaJWsA
#Cholera Situation Report
Our monthly Cholera Situation Report has been published on our website (week 4).
🔗Download and share via
https://ncdc.gov.ng/diseases/sitreps/?cat=7&name=An%20update%20of%20Cholera%20outbreak%20in%20Nigeria
Our monthly Cholera Situation Report has been published on our website (week 4).
🔗Download and share via
https://ncdc.gov.ng/diseases/sitreps/?cat=7&name=An%20update%20of%20Cholera%20outbreak%20in%20Nigeria
#AntimicrobialResistance is a global concern affecting everyone, everywhere, including users & non-users of #antimicrobials
Our National Action Plan for Antimicrobial Resistance incorporates a #OneHealth approach to contain #AMR in Nigeria
Read & share:
https://ncdc.gov.ng/themes/common/docs/protocols/77_1511368219.pdf
Our National Action Plan for Antimicrobial Resistance incorporates a #OneHealth approach to contain #AMR in Nigeria
Read & share:
https://ncdc.gov.ng/themes/common/docs/protocols/77_1511368219.pdf
📯ICYMI
Did you miss our diphtheria webinar series on
➡️Epidemiology of Diphtheria: Current Situation in Nigeria
➡️Clinical Presentation and Management of Diphtheria in Children
➡️Diphtheria in Adults
Catch up via https://youtu.be/5RMs3KXod2g
Share within your network
Did you miss our diphtheria webinar series on
➡️Epidemiology of Diphtheria: Current Situation in Nigeria
➡️Clinical Presentation and Management of Diphtheria in Children
➡️Diphtheria in Adults
Catch up via https://youtu.be/5RMs3KXod2g
Share within your network
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Diphtheria: Diphtheria Outbreak in Nigeria
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) in collaboration with partners hosted the first (1st) webinar in its webinar series, themed Diphtheria Outbreak in Nigeria: A Case of Re-Emergence or Improved Surveillance?
This webinar focused…
This webinar focused…
📢Announcement!
The online Nigeria Health Declaration Form for incoming travellers is LIVE.
This form is an instituted measure to prevent the spread, monitor the possible importation of infectious diseases & aid the control of disease outbreaks.
🔗Link:
https://healthapp.ncdc.gov.ng/
The online Nigeria Health Declaration Form for incoming travellers is LIVE.
This form is an instituted measure to prevent the spread, monitor the possible importation of infectious diseases & aid the control of disease outbreaks.
🔗Link:
https://healthapp.ncdc.gov.ng/
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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
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
#TakeResponsibility to limit the risk of spread.
🔗https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/435/diphtheria-public-health-advisory-amidst-outbreak-in-nigeria
A clean environment helps to prevent the spread of infectious diseases.
Practice proper environmental hygiene at all times to prevent the spread of diseases such as #LassaFever, #Cholera, #COVID19 and #YellowFever.
Practice proper environmental hygiene at all times to prevent the spread of diseases such as #LassaFever, #Cholera, #COVID19 and #YellowFever.
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What is #Mpox❓
How does it spread❓
What are the signs and symptoms❓
How can you prevent it❓
What should you do when you notice symptoms associated with #Mpox❓
🔗Full video: https://youtu.be/cCUu4PXwT0A
How does it spread❓
What are the signs and symptoms❓
How can you prevent it❓
What should you do when you notice symptoms associated with #Mpox❓
🔗Full video: https://youtu.be/cCUu4PXwT0A
Prepare your foods properly to prevent the spread of #cholera.
✅Wash fruits and vegetables with clean running water
✅Peel fruits before consumption
✅Keep foods in properly covered containers
✅Eat properly cooked foods
✅Wash fruits and vegetables with clean running water
✅Peel fruits before consumption
✅Keep foods in properly covered containers
✅Eat properly cooked foods
All incoming travellers to Nigeria are expected to fill out the Nigeria Health Declaration Form.
The form is an instituted measure to prevent the spread and monitor the possible importation of infectious diseases.
It is FREE of charge.
🔗https://healthapp.ncdc.gov.ng/
The form is an instituted measure to prevent the spread and monitor the possible importation of infectious diseases.
It is FREE of charge.
🔗https://healthapp.ncdc.gov.ng/
#Lassafeverinfo
Our latest Lassa Fever Situation Report has been published on our website (week 6).
In this reporting week, a total of 68 confirmed cases were recorded.
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
Our latest Lassa Fever Situation Report has been published on our website (week 6).
In this reporting week, a total of 68 confirmed cases were recorded.
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