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📢COMING UP!

What measures are being taken to tackle the ongoing #diphtheria outbreak in Nigeria?

Our DG Dr Ifedayo Adetifa will be live on Channels Television to provide an update on-

NIGERIA’S RESPONSE TO THE DIPHTHERIA OUTBREAK

🕙10:00 PM
📺DStv 420, GOtv 48

Live stream via https://www.youtube.com/live/ENHYOYm-kUE?si=negMDlEQ_QFQ6EWf

The 1st of our #LassaFever webinar series is coming up TOMORROW!

Join subject matter experts as they speak extensively on:

"Readiness for #LassaFever outbreak and Improving Index of Suspicion for #LassaFever: Learnings from Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital"

🗓️ 6th Nov, 2023
🕙10 A.M.

🔗Register via
https://bit.ly/LassaFeverWebinarS1

#LFWebinarSeries

⏳THREE days to go

Are you ready to join us virtually at the 14th ARS symposium?

Look forward to in-depth knowledge exchange through Key Speeches, Panel Discussions, Poster Presentations, & many more.

🗓️ 8th - 10th November 2023

🔗Livestream
https://www.youtube.com/live/bx6JnwPIbLo?feature=shared

#ARS2023

TODAY!

#LassaFever occurs throughout the year, but more cases are recorded during the dry season i.e., November-May

Register to join the 1st of our #LFWebinarSeries themed:

"Readiness for #LassaFever outbreak and Improving Index of Suspicion for #LassaFever: Learnings from Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital"

🕙10 A.M.

🔗Register via
https://bit.ly/LassaFeverWebinarS1

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

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

#VaccinesWork.

#ARS2023 is an excellent opportunity to facilitate the sharing of knowledge, ideas, & expertise among experts, organisations and countries on key #rotavirus research areas

Join us today as we kickstart the 3-day journey of the 14th African Rotavirus Symposium via
🔗
https://youtube.com/live/bx6JnwPIbLo?feature=share

Day 3 of #ARS2023 has kickstarted

#HappeningNow: The complete ecosystem required for sustainable vaccine manufacturing on the African continent

Join us live
https://youtube.com/live/h1QBZYLJPR0?feature=share

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The charge of the #NOHSCommittee is to provide oversight for an integrated, unified approach to balance and optimize the health of people, animals and ecosystems - Prof Muhammad Pate, Hon. Coord Minister, Federal Ministry of Health Nigeria

Press Release: https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/503/nigeria-holds-its-national-one-health-steering-committee-inaugural-meeting

#OneHealthNigeria

Meningitis spreads from person to person through respiratory droplets

Seek medical attention when you experience sign & symptoms such as :
➡️Fever/severe headache
➡️vomiting
➡️Drowsiness
➡️Rash
➡️Seizures
➡️Stiff neck
➡️Muscle/joint pain

#Antimicrobials are not always needed when you are feeling unwell.

Antibiotics should only be prescribed by healthcare professionals after an appropriate diagnostic test.

Be an #AntimicrobialResistance guardian

Diphtheria spreads easily between people.

Report to the nearest primary healthcare centre for early diagnosis and treatment when you observe symptoms associated with #diphtheria.

#TakeResponsibility to limit the risk of spread.

#Meningitis can affect any age group but mostly occurs in children and young adults.

Visit a healthcare centre for proper diagnosis and immediate treatment if you detect any of the symptoms below in your children/wards.

#TakeResponsibity to stay safe

#Lassafever infection is preventable.

➡️Maintain a clean environment
➡️Block all holes in your house to discourage entry of rodents
➡️ Ensure proper disposal of garbage

#TakeResponsibility

#Meningitis is an inflammation of the membranes around the spinal cord & brain.

Seek medical attention when you experience signs & symptoms such as
✅Fever/severe headache
✅Vomiting
✅Drowsiness
✅Rash
✅Seizures
✅Muscle/joint pain
✅Stiff neck

#TakeResponsibility

Misuse or overuse of #antibiotics💊 & other antimicrobials can reduce their effectiveness in treating common infections in animals & humans.


🚫 Do not self-medicate

✅ Visit a healthcare professional when sick

🚫 Do not share leftover antibiotics

People most at risk of #diphtheria infection are urged to #GetVaccinated

These include:
➡️Children & adults who have not received any dose of the anti-diphtheria vaccine
➡️Healthcare workers & others who have been exposed to suspected/confirmed cases
➡️People who live in areas with poor sanitation

#TakeResponsibility to stay safe

#Lassafever is an infectious disease.

Take extra precautions to avoid close contact with:
✅Body fluids of infected persons
✅Urine, faeces, saliva, or blood of infected rodents
✅Objects, household items, surfaces, or eating food contaminated by infected rodents

#TakeResponsibility

Transforming our #Vision2Action, the #NCDCStrategy story continues 💪🏾

The #NCDCStrategy 2023-2027 is set to be launched❕

Join us for our health security partners meeting and strategy launch.

When❓
🗓️Tuesday, 21 November 2023

#SaveTheDate via
🔗bit.ly/NCDCStrategyLaunch

#IAmHealthSecurity

The World Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week #WAAW starts today

Every  18th - 24th of November is dedicated to improving awareness and understanding of #AntimicrobialResistance.

Join the global movement. Together, we can prevent #AntimicrobialResistance.

#AMRactionNG

As we contend with national, regional, and global health security threats, our #NCDCStrategy 2023-2027 captures our collective vision and commitment to deliver on our mandate.

Are you set to join us for the launch?

🗓️Tuesday 21 November 2023

Get notified
🔗bit.ly/NCDCStrategyLaunch

#Vision2Action