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#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
There are currently no cases of #MarburgVirusDisease in Nigeria. However, measures have been taken to strengthen preparedness for #MVD in Nigeria.

Nigerians are urged to AVOID ALL BUT ESSENTIAL TRAVEL to Equatorial Guinea at this time.

📜Press release:
https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/440/ncdc-on-alert-following-the-announcement-of-the-marburg-virus-disease-outbreak-in-equatorial-guinea
#Lassafever presents with signs and symptoms similar to those of many illnesses like malaria.

Healthcare workers are urged to always maintain a high index of suspicion. Test before you treat!

#TakeResponsibility to stay safe and healthy
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Kudos to all women contributing in every little way to Nigeria's health security.👏🏽

Every day, the work you do positively shapes the narrative of public health in Nigeria.

Happy #InternationalWomensDay!
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Washing your hands regularly with soap under running water is one of the most important ways to reduce the spread of infectious diseases.
 
It is simple but it is very important!

#StaySafeStayHealthy
Drugs save lives, however, they can harm when not taken properly.

Using drugs “anyhow” makes the treatment of infections more difficult.

Visit a healthcare professional when sick for accurate diagnosis and treatment.

Do not self-medicate!

#TakeResponsibility
Healthcare workers are advised to always practice standard care precautions when caring for patients.

Maintain a high index of suspicion for #Mpox. Isolate any suspected or confirmed cases for adequate diagnosis and treatment.

#TakeResponsibility
#LassaFever spreads through direct or indirect contact with rats.

Ensure you keep your environment clean to prevent the infestation of rats in our homes and communities.

#TakeResponsibility
This year, 676 confirmed cases of #LassaFever and 109 deaths have been reported across 22 States in Nigeria.

🔗Read more on the epidemiological situation of #LassaFever in Nigeria and our response activities via https://ncdc.gov.ng/diseases/sitreps/?cat=5&name=An%20update%20of%20Lassa%20fever%20outbreak%20in%20Nigeria
Are you an incoming traveller to Nigeria

Fill out the Nigeria Health Declaration Form via https://healthapp.ncdc.gov.ng/
Carefully verify that all filled details are correct
Submit the form and download a copy

It is FREE of charge.
#Cholera is a waterborne disease, with a higher risk of transmission when there is poor sanitation and disruption of clean water supply.

Practice and ensure the use of safe water in your homes and communities.

#TakeResponsibility
#Lassafever can spread through foods that have been contaminated by the urine and faeces of infected rats.

#TakeResponsibility,
Store foods in well covered containers
Cook foods properly before eating.
Wash fruits and vegetables properly before eating
Diphtheria is a deadly disease that spreads easily. It is important to know the signs and symptoms.

Report to the nearest primary healthcare center for early diagnosis and treatment if you notice any of the below symptoms
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Unsafe practices such as improper disposal of refuse & defaecating in open places put the safety of water used for drinking & personal use at risk.

#STOPCholera, ensure to:
➡️Keep your environment clean
➡️Drink or use water that is boiled & stored safely
➡️STOP open defecation
#Mpox is preventable.

Avoid contact with sick/dead animals
Avoid close/skin-to-skin contact with infected persons or persons showing symptoms
Cook all animal meats & products properly before eating
Wash hands after handling animals & caring for/visiting sick people
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