🚨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/
Any form of meningitis is a medical emergency.
Download our latest #CerebrospinalMeningitis situation report for a summary of the disease situation and our response activities
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https://ncdc.gov.ng/diseases/sitreps/?cat=6&name=An%20Update%20of%20Meningitis%20Outbreak%20in%20Nigeria
Download our latest #CerebrospinalMeningitis situation report for a summary of the disease situation and our response activities
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https://ncdc.gov.ng/diseases/sitreps/?cat=6&name=An%20Update%20of%20Meningitis%20Outbreak%20in%20Nigeria
#DYK? Humans can get infected with anthrax if they come in contact with infected animals or contaminated animal products.
Read our fact sheet on #anthrax to learn more
🔗https://ncdc.gov.ng/diseases/factsheet/72
Read our fact sheet on #anthrax to learn more
🔗https://ncdc.gov.ng/diseases/factsheet/72
As we join the world to raise awareness of infectious diseases such as #hepatitis, we advocate for accelerated efforts to eliminate viral hepatitis through increased surveillance, testing & treatment for vulnerable individuals & communities
#HepCantWait
#WeAreNotWaiting
#WorldHepatitisDay2023
#HepCantWait
#WeAreNotWaiting
#WorldHepatitisDay2023
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Calling all researchers, clinicians, public health practitioners & health workers!
THREE DAYS TO GO to the deadline for submission of abstracts for the 14th African Rotavirus Symposium #ARS2023.
For more details, visit https://www.afr-rn-symposium.net/
Calling all researchers, clinicians, public health practitioners & health workers!
THREE DAYS TO GO to the deadline for submission of abstracts for the 14th African Rotavirus Symposium #ARS2023.
For more details, visit https://www.afr-rn-symposium.net/
🚨LESS THAN 24 hours to go!
Do not miss the opportunity to submit your abstracts for the #ARS2023!
Submit your research in areas including rotavirus vaccine introduction and surveillance, vaccine impact and diarrheal disease prevention and control in Africa.
Deadline: Midnight, TODAY, 31st July 2023
🔗https://www.afr-rn-symposium.net/
Do not miss the opportunity to submit your abstracts for the #ARS2023!
Submit your research in areas including rotavirus vaccine introduction and surveillance, vaccine impact and diarrheal disease prevention and control in Africa.
Deadline: Midnight, TODAY, 31st July 2023
🔗https://www.afr-rn-symposium.net/
Our #LassaFever situation report for week 29 has been published
The weekly report provides a summary of the #LassaFever 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
The weekly report provides a summary of the #LassaFever 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
#Diphtheria spreads easily between people.
Individuals with signs and symptoms associated with diphtheria should isolate themselves and take precautionary measures while visiting the healthcare facility for diagnosis and treatment.
#TakeResponsibility
Individuals with signs and symptoms associated with diphtheria should isolate themselves and take precautionary measures while visiting the healthcare facility for diagnosis and treatment.
#TakeResponsibility
Humans can get infected with #anthrax by
➡️ Direct contact with infected animals through wounds or cuts
➡️ Eating infected animals or their products including milk.
➡️ Breathing in the spores when an infected animal is slaughtered
Nigerians are urged to practice prevention measures to limit the risk of infection
Prevention measures:
https://ncdc.gov.ng/diseases/factsheet/72
➡️ Direct contact with infected animals through wounds or cuts
➡️ Eating infected animals or their products including milk.
➡️ Breathing in the spores when an infected animal is slaughtered
Nigerians are urged to practice prevention measures to limit the risk of infection
Prevention measures:
https://ncdc.gov.ng/diseases/factsheet/72
#Diphtheria spreads easily between people.
Individuals who have come in close contact with a confirmed case of #diphtheria should report early to the nearest healthcare facility for prompt treatment.
Early reporting and treatment save lives.
Individuals who have come in close contact with a confirmed case of #diphtheria should report early to the nearest healthcare facility for prompt treatment.
Early reporting and treatment save lives.
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Joint External Evaluation #JEE is one of the four components of the #InternationalHealthRegulations monitoring and evaluation framework.
It is used to measure country-specific status and progress in developing the capacity to prevent, detect & rapidly respond to public health threats.
#JEENigeria2023
It is used to measure country-specific status and progress in developing the capacity to prevent, detect & rapidly respond to public health threats.
#JEENigeria2023
Individuals at higher risk of #diphtheria infection are strongly advised to get vaccinated against diphtheria.
Those at higher risk 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
Visit a primary health care centre close to you to get the anti-diphtheria vaccine.
Those at higher risk 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
Visit a primary health care centre close to you to get the anti-diphtheria vaccine.