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

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 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.

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

#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

📣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

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.

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

Immunisation with the oral cholera vaccine plays an important role in outbreak prevention and control and the long-term elimination of cholera.

#GetVaccinated

#WorldImmunisationWeek

#Yellowfever is a vaccine-preventable disease spread through the bite of infected mosquitoes.

A single dose of the yellow fever vaccine keeps you protected for life. #GetVaccinated

#WorldImmunisationWeek

#COVID19 vaccines provide protection against severe illness and death due to infection by helping the body develop immunity to the virus.

One person’s choice to get vaccinated could lead to saving many more lives.

Visit a vaccination site close to you to #GetVaccinated: https://nphcda.vaccination.gov.ng/vaccination-sites

#WorldImmunisationWeek

Our weekly #LassaFever situation report provides a summary of the epidemiological situation and response activities in Nigeria.

🔗Download, read, and share via
https://ncdc.gov.ng/diseases/sitreps/?cat=5&name=An%20update%20of%20Lassa%20fever%20outbreak%20in%20Nigeria

📣JOIN IN

Our #LassaFever Research Colloquium is LIVE!

The colloquium aims to review the current situation and identify research priorities that will bring about a better understanding of #LF transmission using a One Health approach

🗓️TODAY, May 2nd, 2023
🕗 9:00 a.m. WAT

Register to join:
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_N0qf8u_IR0W_8k1UaiCnaA

Ensuring food safety is key in the prevention of infectious diseases like #LassaFever and #cholera.

Store food in tightly closed containers and ensure proper hygiene in the preparation & consumption of food.

#TakeResponsibility

📜 Official statement of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control following the Declaration of COVID-19 as no longer a Public Health Emergency of International Concern by the World Health Organization (WHO)

🔗
https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/443/official-statement-following-the-declaration-of-covid-19-as-no-longer-a-public-health-emergency-of-international-concern

📢Call For Abstracts

Researchers, clinicians, public health practitioners & health workers are welcome to submit abstracts for the 14th African Rotavirus Symposium #ARS2023 themed:

“Rotavirus disease control in Africa: Vaccination and Surveillance as the basis of an integrated approach”

For more info, visit https://afr-rn.samrc.ac.za/ars2023/abstracts.html

Deadline: 31st July 2023

As the rainy season has started, ensure to practice proper environmental hygiene to prevent the spread of cholera at home and in your communities

❌Avoid open defaecation
✅Dispose of waste in designated areas
✅Keep sewers clear from refuse

#StopCholera

TUNE IN NOW📢

Join National IPC Programme Coordinator, Dr Tochi Okwor
LIVE to provide an update on:

Nigeria's Infection Prevention and Control Programme

📺Channels Television (DSTv ch 420, GoTv ch 48)
⏰12:30 PM, 13th May

COMING UP📢

Tune in live as our Director of Department of Planning, Research & Statistics Dr Chinwe Ochu discusses:

#LassaFever Research and Policy for a Changing World

📺NTAi (DSTv ch 251, GOTv ch 114)
⏰4:30 pm, 13th May

📣ICYMI

Our Incident Manager,
Dr Sandra Mba was live on The Trust TV to speak about the Lassa fever outbreak in Nigeria and what Nigerians need to know

Catch up via
https://youtu.be/VEg7TufORaQ