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TONIGHT, join our Director-General, Dr Ifedayo Adetifa as he speaks on the response to the #anthrax outbreak in Nigeria

Join the conversation live on Arise News

DStv: #416
GOtv: #44
Time: 10:00 PM

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Increased cases of #cholera are recorded mostly during the rainy season.

To prevent the spread of cholera to you and your loved ones:

🚫Do not defaecate in open areas
Only drink water from safe sources
Dispose of refuse and water in waste disposal sites
Ensure proper clearing of sewage
📢COMING UP

Tune in to join our Director General, Dr Ifedayo Adetifa to discuss the #anthrax outbreak & Nigeria’s response on CNBC Africa

Channel: DStv 410
Programme: Power Launch West Africa
Time: 12:00 PM

Live stream via https://www.youtube.com/live/BmjXDnN1Wuo?feature=share
📢 Abstracts submission is still ongoing

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

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

Deadline: 31st July 2023

To submit, visit https://www.afr-rn-symposium.net/
A dirty environment aids the spread of infectious diseases.

Always maintain a clean environment in your homes and communities to prevent the spread of #cholera.

#StopCholera
#Anthrax affects humans in three ways:

➡️Skin infection: direct contact with infected animals through wounds or cuts
➡️Gastrointestinal infection: eating raw or undercooked meat of infected animals or their products
➡️ Inhalation infection: breathing in the spores

Know the signs, symptoms and prevention measures, read:
https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/491/confirmation-of-anthrax-outbreak-in-nigeria
Members of the public are urged to have a high index of suspicion. If you suspect that you or an animal may have been exposed to anthrax, quickly seek immediate medical care (humans) or veterinary attention (animals)

Reported any suspected human case to @NCDCgov via 6232 or animal case to @FmardNg via +234 811 097 2378

Know the signs, symptoms and prevention measures, read:
https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/491/confirmation-of-anthrax-outbreak-in-nigeria
#Diphtheria is one of the priority diseases in Nigeria requiring immediate reporting.

All healthcare workers are required to immediately report all suspected cases to the Disease Surveillance and Notification Officer in their LGA.

Read our #diphtheria advisory for healthcare workers https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/436/diphtheria-health-advisory-for-health-care-workers-amidst-outbreak-in-nigeria
Early diagnosis and treatment save lives.

Visit a healthcare facility close to you when you observe symptoms associated with #diphtheria.

#StaySafeStayHealthy
📢COMING UP

IN 15 minutes, our Head of Surveillance and Epidemiology, @DrLadun will be live on @channelstv to discuss the ongoing #anthrax outbreak & Nigeria’s response

Join in via
📺: DStv 420
GOtv 48
Time: 12:30 PM

Live stream via https://www.youtube.com/live/2mfBfjTKPG8?feature=share
#Cholera Situation Report

Our monthly #cholera situation report for June has been published on our website

🔗Download, read and share via
https://ncdc.gov.ng/diseases/sitreps/?cat=7&name=An%20update%20of%20Cholera%20outbreak%20in%20Nigeria
🚨TWO MORE DAYS TO APPLY

Interested and eligible persons are encouraged to apply for the Media Epidemiology, Infodemiology, and Social & Behaviour Change (SBC)/Risk Communication #Media_EIS fellowship programme.

Read more about what the fellowship offers via https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/490/ncdc-%26-partners-launch-media-fellowship-to-strengthen-health-reporting-in-nigeria

Application link: https://bit.ly/ApplyforMedia-EIS
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The #InternationalHealthRegulations (IHR) outlines specific requirements for member states, such as the establishment of national focal points, strengthening of core public health capacities, & cooperation in sharing information & resources during public health emergencies.

Nigeria, as a signatory, has made commendable progress in fulfilling the requirements of the #IHR

#JEENigeria2023
Five years after the first National #JointExternalEvaluation conducted in 2017, how far has Nigeria come in strengthening our national health security?

Today, we are kickstarting the #JEENigeria2023 process with a 5-day self-assessment exercise. This exercise will bring together key stakeholders from all MDAs involved in health security to internally assess our capacities across the 19 technical areas of the #InternalHealthRegulations.

📜https://twitter.com/NCDCgov/status/1683421205880086528?t=AaKwBqtnEkA4l68a6GPD4g&s=08
24 HOURS TO GO

Are you a journalist
Are you interested in the public health field

Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to apply for our Media Epidemiology, Infodemic Management & Social Behaviour Change/Risk Communication #Media_EIS fellowship programme

Deadline: 25th July 2023

Register via https://bit.ly/ApplyforMedia-EIS

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Abstract Submission Deadline Approaching!

Don't miss your chance to share your work at #ARS2023.

Submit your cutting-edge research in areas including rotavirus vaccine introduction and surveillance, vaccine impact and diarrheal disease prevention and control in Africa.

🗓️Deadline: 31st July 2023

Visit  https://www.afr-rn-symposium.net/
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