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
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)
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https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/443/official-statement-following-the-declaration-of-covid-19-as-no-longer-a-public-health-emergency-of-international-concern
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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
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
❌Avoid open defaecation
✅Dispose of waste in designated areas
✅Keep sewers clear from refuse
#StopCholera
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
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
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
YouTube
DAYBREAK: Lassa Fever Outbreak | TRUST TV
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African Rotavirus Symposium 2023
ABSTRACT SUBMISSIONS NOW OPEN
Rotavirus Disease control in Africa: Vaccination and Surveillance as the basis of an Integrated approach
📍Abuja, Nigeria
📆Nov. 8-10 2023
For abstract subissions & more information visit
https://afr-rn.samrc.ac.za/ars2023/index.html
ABSTRACT SUBMISSIONS NOW OPEN
Rotavirus Disease control in Africa: Vaccination and Surveillance as the basis of an Integrated approach
📍Abuja, Nigeria
📆Nov. 8-10 2023
For abstract subissions & more information visit
https://afr-rn.samrc.ac.za/ars2023/index.html
#Yellowfever is transitted through the bite of an infected mosquito.
If you experience any of the following symptoms:
Bleeding (from the nose, ears, or mouth)
Sudden fever
Body pain
Headache
Report to a health facility near you immediately
If you experience any of the following symptoms:
Bleeding (from the nose, ears, or mouth)
Sudden fever
Body pain
Headache
Report to a health facility near you immediately
📣
The threat of #COVID19 remains within countries, particularly for high-risk groups
Our Head of Communications, @ywoga was live on @thetrusttv to discuss the de-escalation of Nigeria's #COVID19 response & our integrated disease surveillance strategy
🔗https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=WoTNBYmOsjI&feature=youtu.be
The threat of #COVID19 remains within countries, particularly for high-risk groups
Our Head of Communications, @ywoga was live on @thetrusttv to discuss the de-escalation of Nigeria's #COVID19 response & our integrated disease surveillance strategy
🔗https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=WoTNBYmOsjI&feature=youtu.be
#Lassafever is a viral hemorrhagic fever spread primarily through contact with rodents.
Human-to-human spread is also possible through contact with the body fluids of an infected person.
Always avoid contact with persons with confirmed or suspected Lassa fever to protect yourselves and loved ones
Human-to-human spread is also possible through contact with the body fluids of an infected person.
Always avoid contact with persons with confirmed or suspected Lassa fever to protect yourselves and loved ones
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
🔗Download, read, and share via
https://ncdc.gov.ng/diseases/sitreps/?cat=5&name=An%20update%20of%20Lassa%20fever%20outbreak%20in%20Nigeria
COMING UP📣
Join DG @IfedayoTiffy live on NTA International as he discusses:
#COVID19 Pandemic: Integrated Disease Surveillance Strategy
📆TODAY 20th May
📺NTAi (DSTv ch 251 GOTv ch 114)
⏰4:30 pm (WAT)
Join DG @IfedayoTiffy live on NTA International as he discusses:
#COVID19 Pandemic: Integrated Disease Surveillance Strategy
📆TODAY 20th May
📺NTAi (DSTv ch 251 GOTv ch 114)
⏰4:30 pm (WAT)
#Meningitis is a serious infection that can lead to severe complications & death
Report immediately to a healthcare facility if you or a loved one experiences
➡️Neck pain
➡️Pain on looking at bright lights
➡️Vomiting
➡️Muscle/joint/limb pain
➡️Rash
➡️Seizures
➡️Cold hands & feet
Report immediately to a healthcare facility if you or a loved one experiences
➡️Neck pain
➡️Pain on looking at bright lights
➡️Vomiting
➡️Muscle/joint/limb pain
➡️Rash
➡️Seizures
➡️Cold hands & feet
📣ICYMI
"Transmission of infections in hospitals continues to be a challenge. It’s an environment where infections are easily transmitted"
Catch up with Dr Tochi Okwor's dialogue on infection prevention & control in Nigerian health facilities on Channels Television.
🔗https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=9n_l3DcgWds&feature=youtu.be
"Transmission of infections in hospitals continues to be a challenge. It’s an environment where infections are easily transmitted"
Catch up with Dr Tochi Okwor's dialogue on infection prevention & control in Nigerian health facilities on Channels Television.
🔗https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=9n_l3DcgWds&feature=youtu.be
YouTube
How To Prevent Infections In Our Body | Health Matters
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#AntimicrobialResistance is a global health issue leading to the ineffectiveness of drugs against the illness they were developed to treat.
Health care practitioners should always conduct a test before prescribing treatment for a patient
Health care practitioners should always conduct a test before prescribing treatment for a patient
Hand washing with soap under running water can prevent the spread of several infectious diseases including #cholera
Critical times for hand washing:
➡️Upon reaching home
➡️Before preparing food
➡️Before consuming food or feeding a child
➡️After using toilet facilities
➡️After washing a child who has defecated
Critical times for hand washing:
➡️Upon reaching home
➡️Before preparing food
➡️Before consuming food or feeding a child
➡️After using toilet facilities
➡️After washing a child who has defecated
🚨
Do not miss this opportunity to share your abstracts at the upcoming 14th African Rotavirus Symposium #ARS2023
Theme: '#Rotavirus Disease Control in #Africa: vaccination and surveillance as the basis of an integrated approach
Deadline: 31st July 2023
🔗https://afr-rn.samrc.ac.za/ars2023/index.html
Do not miss this opportunity to share your abstracts at the upcoming 14th African Rotavirus Symposium #ARS2023
Theme: '#Rotavirus Disease Control in #Africa: vaccination and surveillance as the basis of an integrated approach
Deadline: 31st July 2023
🔗https://afr-rn.samrc.ac.za/ars2023/index.html
Early recognition of #Meningitis saves lives.
Seek medical attention immediately if you notice these signs and symptoms in your baby/toddler.
For more information on #Meningitis, visit: https://ncdc.gov.ng/diseases/factsheet/49
#TakeResponsibility to keep your loved ones safe.
Seek medical attention immediately if you notice these signs and symptoms in your baby/toddler.
For more information on #Meningitis, visit: https://ncdc.gov.ng/diseases/factsheet/49
#TakeResponsibility to keep your loved ones safe.
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The use of safe water and proper sanitation is vital to prevent and control the spread of cholera and other waterborne diseases.
This rainy season:
✅Only consume water from safe sources
✅Stop open defaecation
✅Dispose of trash properly
✅Ensure proper drainage of sewage
This rainy season:
✅Only consume water from safe sources
✅Stop open defaecation
✅Dispose of trash properly
✅Ensure proper drainage of sewage