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

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

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.

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

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

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/

#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

ALL health workers must continue to maintain a high index of suspicion for #Mpox.

Ensure to take necessary precautions when handling suspected or confirmed cases of #Mpox.

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

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

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

#TakeResponsibility to stay safe and healthy.

Early diagnosis and treatment save lives

Visit a healthcare facility close to you when you observe symptoms associated with #diphtheria.

#StaySafeStayHealthy

UNCLEAN WATER, unwashed hands, and uncovered food are some of the ways #Cholera germs are spread.

Ensure your water is safe before use:
➡️BOIL water before drinking
➡️USE water from safe sources
➡️STORE water in properly coverer containers
➡️STOP open defecation

#EndCholera

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Following the outbreak of the Marburg virus disease in equatorial guinea, NCDC advises Nigerian citizens & residents to AVOID ALL BUT ESSENTIAL TRAVELS TO EQUATORIAL GUINEA AT THIS TIME.

Read our press release informed by our risk assessment:
https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/440/ncdc-on-alert-following-the-announcement-of-the-marburg-virus-disease-outbreak-in-equatorial-guinea

Cases of #cholera are recorded mostly during the rainy season

To prevent the spread of #cholera, Nigerians are urged to:
✅Only consume water from safe sources
✅Stop open defaecation
✅Dispose of refuse and waste properly
✅Ensure proper drainage of sewage

Parents & caregivers should ensure that their children/wards receive the anti-diphtheria vaccine as recommended in the NPHCDA childhood immunisation schedule.

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

#TakeResponsibility

#Cholera is easily transmitted in areas with poor sanitation and hygiene.

#TakeResponsibility to practice and ensure physical and environmental hygiene in your homes and community.

To learn more about #cholera, visit: https://ncdc.gov.ng/diseases/factsheet/50

#COVID19 is still a health threat

If you are experiencing symptoms associated with #COVID19, visit the nearest testing centre close to you for diagnosis & treatment

#GetVaccinated, the vaccine protects you from severe illness, hospitalisation & death

#TakeResponsibility

All healthcare workers are urged to read and share our advisory for healthcare workers on #diphtheria.

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

🔗https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/436/diphtheria-health-advisory-for-health-care-workers-amidst-outbreak-in-nigeria

📢#Diphtheria Webinar Series 2

This coming session will focus on Nigeria’s response to the outbreak, including:
➡Immunisation activities
➡Updates from laboratories
➡Case management: Kano State’s experience

🗓️Monday, 6th March
🕙10:00 AM

Register via bit.ly/DiphtheriaWebinarS2

Signs and symptoms of #cholera include profuse watery diarrhoea (rice water stools), nausea, vomiting, and weakness.

Do not self-medicate. Visit a primary health care centre close to you for treatment immediately after you observe these symptoms.

#TakeResponsibility

📣ONE HOUR TO GO!

How far has Nigeria gone in the vaccination response to this ongoing #diphtheria outbreak?

Join the 2nd series of our Diphtheria webinar themed 'Diphtheria Outbreak in Nigeria: Vaccination Response'

🕙TODAY, 10:00 AM

🔗Register via bit.ly/DiphtheriaWebinarS2