Rats and mice constantly urinate & defaecate, contaminating every surface they touch

Keep your homes & communities clean to prevent direct or indirect contact with rats

➡️Properly dispose of waste from your homes
➡️Do not defecate in open areas
➡️Sweep your floors regularly, removing crumbs or food remnants

#STOPLassaFever

#Cholera is a waterborne disease, with a higher risk of spread when there is poor sanitation and disruption of clean water supply.

Practice and ensure the use of safe water in your homes and communities.

#TakeResponsibility

Today, we celebrate ALL FIELD EPIDEMIOLOGISTS 🥳

Field epidemiologists are essential to protecting human, animal and environmental health in our communities.

The emphasis this year is on the significance of inclusion, equity, and diversity in this crucial profession.

#WorldFieldEpidemiologyDay🦶🏾

Through our Nigeria Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Programme #NFELTP, we have built a pool of #FieldEpidemiologists🦶🏾 with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, strengthening our ability to tackle health challenges effectively.

Promoting equity ensures that everyone, irrespective of their background, has equal access to the tools and opportunities needed to succeed in #FieldEpidemiology.

#WorldFieldEpidemiologyDay

#FieldEpidemiologists are essential to improving public health programmes.

Their investigations reveal crucial information that aids policymakers and healthcare professionals in providing targeted, effective healthcare.

#WorldFieldEpidemiologyDay

Stop #LassaFever!

Keep your home safe by blocking all holes to prevent the entry of rats🐀

Store your foods in tightly closed containers to prevent contact with the urine, faeces, saliva and blood of rats.

#StayHealthy

Visit a healthcare facility close to you for diagnosis and treatment when you observe symptoms associated with #diphtheria.

#TakeResponsibility to limit the risk of spread.

🔗https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/435/diphtheria-public-health-advisory-amidst-outbreak-in-nigeria

Symptoms of #Cholera include:

➡️Profuse watery stool
➡️Nausea
➡️Vomiting
➡️Weakness

Please do not self-medicate. Visit a healthcare facility immediately for proper treatment.

Advisory: https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/420/stop-cholera%3A-strengthening-water%2C-sanitation-and-hygiene%C2%A0%28wash%29-in-nigeria

#CholeraInfo

Our #LassaFever situation report for weeks 30 and 31 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

Nigerians are urged to remain vigilant and ensure persons with symptoms of #diphtheria visit the nearest health facilities EARLY.

Please do not self-medicate.

Do not delay, visit a healthcare facility for proper diagnosis and treatment.

The bacteria that causes #cholera spread mainly through the consumption of contaminated food or water.

This rainy season:
✅Only consume water from safe sources
✅Dispose of trash properly
✅Ensure proper clearing of sewage
❌Stop open defecation

📢

Conference Registration is still open!

The 14th African Rotavirus Symposium #ARS2023 aims to bring together African researchers, policy-makers, clinicians, public health practitioners and health workers to share ideas, expertise and learnings!

For more details, visit https://www.afr-rn-symposium.net/

Three (3) doses of the pentavalent vaccine are recommended for children in the 6th-, 10th- and 14th- week of life according to the @NphcdaNG childhood immunisation schedule.

Parents and caregivers should ensure that their children are fully vaccinated against #diphtheria.

#VaccinesWork.

⏳ONE HOUR TO GO

Register to join our Head of Comms, Dr Yahya Disu at the @WHO EPI-WIN webinar to discuss the importance of a #OneHealth approach in "Preventing Epidemics & Pandemics in Communities"

🗓️TODAY, 13 September 2023
🕚12:00 P.M.

🔗https://www.who.int/news-room/events/detail/2023/09/13/default-calendar/epi-win-webinar-preventing-epidemics-and-pandemics-in-communities--through-the-one-health-approach

Know the signs and symptoms!

#Cholera symptoms are watery diarrhoea, vomiting, and dehydration.

Don't ignore them! Visit a healthcare facility close to you for prompt diagnosis and treatment.

#TakeResponsibility to stay safe and healthy

Dear healthcare workers,

Maintain a high index of suspicion for #diphtheria to ensure early detection and treatment.

Ensure to take necessary precautions when handling suspected or confirmed cases of #diphtheria.

Advisory: https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/436/diphtheria-health-advisory-for-health-care-workers-amidst-outbreak-in-nigeria

Our #LassaFever situation report for weeks 32 - 35 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

Are you a doctor, nurse, laboratory scientist, or support staff with a high level of exposure to suspected or confirmed cases of #diphtheria?

#TakeResponsibility to get the anti-diphtheria vaccine to limit your risk of getting infected.

#StaySafeStayHealthy

Engaging patients in their care is key to better health outcomes.

Patients: ask questions, share concerns, & be your own healthcare advocate.

On this #WorldPatientSafetyDay, let's unite to advance healthcare safety, patient-centeredness, trustworthiness, & equity.

#HealthForAll

Spread awareness, not infection!

Always practice safe food preparation to prevent #LassaFever infection:
🫙Store food in tightly covered containers
🤲Wash your hands properly before cooking
🍅Cook your foods thoroughly
🐀Do not eat foods already eaten by rats

Stop #LassaFever

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