#Mpox spreads easily through contact with infected persons or contaminated materials.
Healthcare workers are advised to always practice standard care precautions when caring for patients.
Isolate any suspected or confirmed cases for adequate diagnosis and treatment.
Healthcare workers are advised to always practice standard care precautions when caring for patients.
Isolate any suspected or confirmed cases for adequate diagnosis and treatment.
It's #WorldHealthDay and #WHO75
The theme '#HealthForAll' calls on the world including #Nigeria to take required actions which can help tackle health challenges today and tomorrow.
Everyone everywhere deserves equitable access to basic health services.
#UniversalHealthCoverage
The theme '#HealthForAll' calls on the world including #Nigeria to take required actions which can help tackle health challenges today and tomorrow.
Everyone everywhere deserves equitable access to basic health services.
#UniversalHealthCoverage
#HappyEaster Nigeria!
May this season bring you and your loved ones unending happiness, peace, and good health.
Happy celebration!
#NCDCcares
May this season bring you and your loved ones unending happiness, peace, and good health.
Happy celebration!
#NCDCcares
Due to changes in weather patterns, Nigeria, like the rest of the world, is faced with increased risk of disease outbreaks.
In this recent article, our partner @CEPIvaccines emphasises our collective responsibility towards this imminent risk.
Read 🔗
https://endpandemics.cepi.net/climate-change/
In this recent article, our partner @CEPIvaccines emphasises our collective responsibility towards this imminent risk.
Read 🔗
https://endpandemics.cepi.net/climate-change/
endpandemics.cepi.net
How is climate change increasing pandemic risk?
Kate Kelland (former Global Health Correspondent at Reuters, CEPI’s Chief Scientific Writer, and author of Disease X: The 100 Day Mission to End Pandemics) explores the interconnection between two of the biggest existential risks that threaten our way of…
#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
#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
#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
➡️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
All healthcare workers are urged to read & share our advisory for healthcare workers on #diphtheria
It includes information on the:
➡️Transmission
➡️Symptoms
➡️Diagnosis/Testing
➡️Case definition
➡️Case Reporting
➡️Treatment
➡️Prevention
🔗Read via https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/436/diphtheria-health-advisory-for-health-care-workers-amidst-outbreak-in-nigeria
It includes information on the:
➡️Transmission
➡️Symptoms
➡️Diagnosis/Testing
➡️Case definition
➡️Case Reporting
➡️Treatment
➡️Prevention
🔗Read via https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/436/diphtheria-health-advisory-for-health-care-workers-amidst-outbreak-in-nigeria
#LassaFever remains a major public health challenge in Nigeria.
This year, we have recorded 846 confirmed cases across 25 States.
Stay updated with our weekly #LassaFever situation report: https://ncdc.gov.ng/diseases/sitreps/?cat=5&name=An%20update%20of%20Lassa%20fever%20outbreak%20in%20Nigeria
#LassaFeverInfo
This year, we have recorded 846 confirmed cases across 25 States.
Stay updated with our weekly #LassaFever situation report: https://ncdc.gov.ng/diseases/sitreps/?cat=5&name=An%20update%20of%20Lassa%20fever%20outbreak%20in%20Nigeria
#LassaFeverInfo
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.
Visit a primary health care centre close to you to get the anti-diphtheria vaccine.
#TakeResponsibility to stay safe and healthy.
#Diphtheria spreads easily between people.
Individuals with signs and symptoms associated with diphtheria should isolate themselves and take precautionary measures while visiting the healthcare facility for diagnosis and treatment.
#TakeResponsibility
Individuals with signs and symptoms associated with diphtheria should isolate themselves and take precautionary measures while visiting the healthcare facility for diagnosis and treatment.
#TakeResponsibility
#AntimicrobialResistance is one of the top 10 health threats in the world.
Everyone everywhere, including users and non-users of #antimicrobials have a role to play to prevent #AMR.
#BeAntimicrobialAware
Everyone everywhere, including users and non-users of #antimicrobials have a role to play to prevent #AMR.
#BeAntimicrobialAware
In March, 98 suspected cases of #cholera were reported across 5 states: Bayelsa (21), Cross River (61), Ebonyi (2), Katsina (1), and Zamfara (13)
🔗Download and share our #cholera situation report via
https://ncdc.gov.ng/diseases/sitreps/?cat=7&name=An%20update%20of%20Cholera%20outbreak%20in%20Nigeria
🔗Download and share our #cholera situation report via
https://ncdc.gov.ng/diseases/sitreps/?cat=7&name=An%20update%20of%20Cholera%20outbreak%20in%20Nigeria
Accurate diagnosis of diseases is essential to treat infections.
Healthcare workers are urged to give patients the BEST care. Ensure you conduct a test before you prescribe drugs.
#BeAntimicrobialsAware
Healthcare workers are urged to give patients the BEST care. Ensure you conduct a test before you prescribe drugs.
#BeAntimicrobialsAware
The risk of transmission of #cholera is higher in areas that lack adequate sanitation facilities and/or a regular supply of clean water.
🚫Do not defecate in open areas
✅Only drink water from safe sources
✅Boil water before drinking
✅Ensure proper clearing of sewage
🚫Do not defecate in open areas
✅Only drink water from safe sources
✅Boil water before drinking
✅Ensure proper clearing of sewage
Do not save your drugs for later or share them with another person.
Ensure you complete your dosage as prescribed by a healthcare worker.
Play your part to prevent #AntimicrobialResistance.
Ensure you complete your dosage as prescribed by a healthcare worker.
Play your part to prevent #AntimicrobialResistance.
Of the 869 #LassaFever cases confirmed this year, the predominant age group affected was 21-30 years.
Download our #LassaFever situation report for more on the epidemiological situation and Nigeria’s response activities:
🔗https://ncdc.gov.ng/diseases/sitreps/?cat=5&name=An%20update%20of%20Lassa%20fever%20outbreak%20in%20Nigeria
Download our #LassaFever situation report for more on the epidemiological situation and Nigeria’s response activities:
🔗https://ncdc.gov.ng/diseases/sitreps/?cat=5&name=An%20update%20of%20Lassa%20fever%20outbreak%20in%20Nigeria
#Handwashing is a basic and effective tool against infections.
If we do not become sick, we would not need to use #antimicrobials.
Encourage your loved ones to practice frequent #handwashing with soap under running water.
Do your part to prevent #AntimicrobialResistance
If we do not become sick, we would not need to use #antimicrobials.
Encourage your loved ones to practice frequent #handwashing with soap under running water.
Do your part to prevent #AntimicrobialResistance
📣SAVE THE DATE
The 14th African Rotavirus Symposium, #ARS2023 is COMING UP!
This symposium will bring together experts across countries in Africa for knowledge-sharing & reflections on lessons learnt in rotavirus control
🗓️ 8-10 November 2023
Visit ⬇️
https://afr-rn.samrc.ac.za/ars2023/index.html
The 14th African Rotavirus Symposium, #ARS2023 is COMING UP!
This symposium will bring together experts across countries in Africa for knowledge-sharing & reflections on lessons learnt in rotavirus control
🗓️ 8-10 November 2023
Visit ⬇️
https://afr-rn.samrc.ac.za/ars2023/index.html
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Getting immunised against vaccine-preventable diseases protects children, adults & communities, ensuring happier and healthier lives.
This #WorldImmunisationWeek, we call for collective action to accelerate progress to ensure more people are protected against infectious diseases.
This #WorldImmunisationWeek, we call for collective action to accelerate progress to ensure more people are protected against infectious diseases.
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Cases of #diphtheria reduce significantly when there is widespread immunisation.
Those with a higher risk of infection include:
➡️Children & adults who have not received a dose of the diphtheria toxoid-containing vaccine
➡️People living in crowded environments & areas with poor sanitation
➡️Healthcare workers & those exposed to cases of diphtheria
#WorldImmunisationWeek
Those with a higher risk of infection include:
➡️Children & adults who have not received a dose of the diphtheria toxoid-containing vaccine
➡️People living in crowded environments & areas with poor sanitation
➡️Healthcare workers & those exposed to cases of diphtheria
#WorldImmunisationWeek
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Immunisation with the oral cholera vaccine plays an important role in outbreak prevention and control and the long-term elimination of cholera.
#GetVaccinated
#WorldImmunisationWeek
#GetVaccinated
#WorldImmunisationWeek