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

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

We have published our 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

#Lassafever is preventable.

Take extra precautions to avoid close contact with:
✅Body fluids of infected persons
✅Urine, faeces, saliva, or blood of infected rodents
✅Objects, household items, surfaces, or eating food contaminated by infected rodents

#TakeResponsibility

Severe disease, admissions and deaths disproportionately affect the unvaccinated and those with risk factors i.e., older people, people with underlying health conditions and the immunocompromised.

#GetVaccinated against #COVID19 to stay safe and healthy.

#TakeResponsibility

#Mpox can spread from one person to another through contact with:

➡️respiratory fluids of an infected person
➡️body fluids of an infected person
➡️contaminated materials of an infected person

If you or someone you know observes symptoms, report to a health facility immediately

Keep a safe distance from anyone showing symptoms of a respiratory illness to limit the risk of #COVID19 infection.

Remember to:
☑️Get vaccinated
☑️Get tested if you notice #COVID19-associated symptoms

#TakeResponsibility

The theme for #WorldWaterDay2023 is 'Accelerating the change to solve the water and sanitation crisis'

Diseases like #cholera, #yellowfever, #typhoid and #malaria can be prevented by proper water/sewage management & by consumption of clean water

Be the change you want to see!

#Mpox symptoms include:
➡️Fever
➡️Headache
➡️Body pain & weakness
➡️Sore throat
➡️Rash on the face, palms, soles of the feet and genitals
➡️Swollen lymph nodes

If you or someone you know experience these symptoms, visit a healthcare facility for proper diagnosis and care

Today is #WorldTuberculosisDay

We join hands together with the National Tuberculosis and Leprosy Control Programme, the Federal Ministry of Health Nigeria, and others to declare that #YesWeCanEndTB in Nigeria.

Tuberculosis is preventable and treatable. Dial *3340# for more information on #TB.

#StrongerTogether

Clean Hands is Key!

Hand hygiene is one of the most effective ways to reduce the spread of infectious diseases like #LassaFever, #COVID19 and #Cholera.

Encourage the practice of regular hand washing with soap and running water among your family and friends to stay healthy.

#CerebrospinalMeningitis (CSM) is an easily transmissible disease with confirmed cases reported all year round in Nigeria.

Download our latest #CSM situation report for a summary of the disease situation and our response activities

🔗https://ncdc.gov.ng/diseases/sitreps/?cat=6&name=An%20Update%20of%20Meningitis%20Outbreak%20in%20Nigeria

#TakeResponsibility

#LassaFever spreads majorly to humans through direct contact, eating food, or drinking water contaminated with urine, faeces, saliva, or blood of infected rats.

➡️Store your foodstuff in rodent-proof containers
➡️Maintain a clean environment always
➡️Practice hand hygiene

This year, 784 confirmed cases of #LassaFever and 142 deaths have been reported across 23 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

Meningitis can affect any age group but is more common in children and young adults.

Visit a health center facility for immediate attention if you observe any of the below symptoms.

#TakeResponsibility to stay safe

Seek the advice of a qualified healthcare professional when you feel sick.

Self-medication can be harmful.

#TakeResponsibility by using antimicrobials appropriately

The most common signs and symptoms of #Meningitis include:

➡️High fever
➡️Neck stiffness
➡️Vomiting
➡️Drowsiness
➡️Lack of appetite
➡️Sensitivity to light
➡️Rashes
➡️Seizures

Visit a healthcare facility for immediate attention if you observe any of these symptoms.