🚨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/

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

#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

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

#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.

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

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.

📃Deadline Extended✔️

The deadline for the submission of abstracts for #ARS2023 has been extended to 31st August 2023❗

Do not miss this opportunity. Submit your abstracts via https://www.afr-rn-symposium.net/

Conference registration is also open!

Share Facts NOT Fear❗

🔗Visit our website for accurate information on #diphtheria and to stay informed!
➡️Factsheet: https://ncdc.gov.ng/diseases/info/D
➡️Public health advisory: https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/435/diphtheria-public-health-advisory-amidst-outbreak-in-nigeria
➡️Healthcare workers advisory: https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/436/diphtheria-health-advisory-for-health-care-workers-amidst-outbreak-in-nigeria
➡️Situation reports: https://ncdc.gov.ng/diseases/sitreps/?cat=18&name=An%20Update%20of%20Diphtheria%20Outbreak%20in%20Nigeria

📢COMING UP

What role do States have to play in the control of the #diphtheria outbreak in Nigeria❓

Register to join the 4th series of our Diphtheria webinar:

Theme: Diphtheria Outbreak in Nigeria: the role of subnational officers
🗓️ Tuesday, 8th August
🕙 10:00 AM

🔗Register via https://bit.ly/DiphtheriaWebinarS4

#DYK?

People at higher risk of #anthrax infection are:
➡️Those who handle animals or animal products
➡️Those who consume animals that are found dead
➡️Those who consume raw/undercooked meat from sick animals
etc.

Read our fact sheet to learn more:
🔗https://ncdc.gov.ng/diseases/factsheet/72

Seek the advice of a qualified healthcare professional when you feel sick.

Self-medication can be harmful.

#TakeResponsibility by using antimicrobials appropriately

📣15 MINUTES TO GO!

Register to join the 4th series of our Diphtheria webinar

Theme: Diphtheria Outbreak in Nigeria: the role of subnational officers
🗓️ TODAY, 8th August
🕙 10:00 AM

🔗Register via https://bit.ly/DiphtheriaWebinarS4

Our monthly situation report on #diphtheria has been published.

This report provides a summary of the #diphtheria outbreak, the current epidemiological situation in Nigeria, and our preparedness and response activities.

Download via
https://ncdc.gov.ng/diseases/sitreps/?cat=18&name=An%20Update%20of%20Diphtheria%20Outbreak%20in%20Nigeria

Nigeria's first #JointExternalEvaluation conducted in 2017 established a baseline measurement of our capacity and capabilities to prevent, detect and rapidly respond to public health threats

Findings from the exercise demonstrated critical gaps to be addressed to strengthen our national health security.

#JEENigeria2023

Dear Healthcare Workers,

Remember that many infections present with similar signs and symptoms. Always maintain a high index of suspicion.

To prevent #AntimicrobialResistance, conduct a test before you treat a patient.

The results from Nigeria's first #JointExternalEvaluation guided the development of the National Action Plan for Health Security in 2018.

This 5-year plan covered the minimum investments required to effectively prevent, detect, and respond to public health threats and strengthen Nigeria's health security.

Read the NAPHS: https://ncdc.gov.ng/themes/common/files/establishment/5e88f9e22d2b4e4563b527005c8a0c43.pdf

#JEENigeria2023

📃Deadline Extended✔️

Calling all researchers, clinicians, public health practitioners & health workers!

The deadline for the submission of abstracts for #ARS2023 has been extended to 31st August 2023❗

Submit your abstracts via https://www.afr-rn-symposium.net/

Conference registration is also open!

The #COVID19 pandemic exposed gaps in health equity globally and nationally.

This #JEENigeria2023 process using the #JEE 3.0 tool will help us assess how far Nigeria has come over the last 5 years as well as identify new areas for improvement considering evolving national and global threats.

The upcoming #JEENigeria2023 process is critical to assess and strengthen Nigeria's health security system capabilities through multisectoral collaboration.

This will ensure we identify gaps, develop effective strategies, and implement necessary measures to safeguard the health of our nation.

🗓️Save The Date!

WHAT?
The second Joint External Evaluation #JEE of Nigeria’s health security capacity, through the assessment of its #InternationalHealthRegulations prescribed core capacities

WHEN?
Monday, 14th - Friday, 18th August 2023

WHERE?
Virtual: Livestream

#JEENigeria2023