📣COMING UP
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
🔗Live stream
https://www.youtube.com/live/p1uG49yAmBI?feature=share
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
🔗Live stream
https://www.youtube.com/live/p1uG49yAmBI?feature=share
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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
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
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/
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
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
➡️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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Share within your network!
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
Share within your network!
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/
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/