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

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

#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

📣
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

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

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)

#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

📣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

#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

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

🚨
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.

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

NCDC continues to maintain surveillance to monitor the importation of infectious diseases.

All incoming passengers are urged to fill out the simple health declaration form before travel to Nigeria.

🔗Visit healthapp.ncdc.gov.ng

Prevention of #LassaFever relies on promoting good “community hygiene” to discourage rodents from entering homes.

Let us all work together to reduce the risk of #LassaFever infection and spread in our homes and communities.

UNCLEAN WATER, unwashed hands, and uncovered food are some of the ways #Cholera germs are spread.

Ensure your water is safe before use:
➡️BOIL water before drinking
➡️USE water from safe sources
➡️STORE water in properly coverer containers
➡️STOP open defecation

#STOPCholera