#AntimicrobialResistance is a threat, not only to the humans, but to the whole planet.
Together, we can fight #AMR by the responsible use of antimicrobials.
#WorldAMRWeek2023
Together, we can fight #AMR by the responsible use of antimicrobials.
#WorldAMRWeek2023
Unvaccinated and partially vaccinated individuals are most at risk of getting infected with #diphtheria.
Visit a primary health care facility to get vaccinated if you're unsure of your vaccination status.
#Diphtheria is largely vaccine preventable.
#TakeResponsibility
Visit a primary health care facility to get vaccinated if you're unsure of your vaccination status.
#Diphtheria is largely vaccine preventable.
#TakeResponsibility
As an individual, what can you do to prevent #Antimicrobial Resistance?
Our #AMR programme manager @beeodune will be live alongside other panellists on @drasatrust's @XSpaces discussion to speak on:
“Supergerms and the Future of Infection :
🗓️ Today, 24th November
🕙6:00 PM
🔗Join the conversation via:
http://bit.ly/LearnWithDRASA7
#WAAW2023 #WorldAMRAwarenessWeek
Our #AMR programme manager @beeodune will be live alongside other panellists on @drasatrust's @XSpaces discussion to speak on:
“Supergerms and the Future of Infection :
🗓️ Today, 24th November
🕙6:00 PM
🔗Join the conversation via:
http://bit.ly/LearnWithDRASA7
#WAAW2023 #WorldAMRAwarenessWeek
⏳Live In 30 minutes
Join the discussion on:
“Supergerms and the Future of Infection: What can I do?”
🔗bit.ly/LearnWithDRASA7
#WAAW2023 #WorldAMRAwarenessWeek
Join the discussion on:
“Supergerms and the Future of Infection: What can I do?”
🔗bit.ly/LearnWithDRASA7
#WAAW2023 #WorldAMRAwarenessWeek
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Antimicrobials play a vital role in fighting infectious diseases across humans, animals, and plants. However, their effectiveness is diminishing, leading to a global crisis known as #AntimicrobialResistance (AMR).
Let’s raise awareness, promote responsible use, and work together to combat AMR.
#WAAW2023 #WorldAMRAwarenessWeek
Let’s raise awareness, promote responsible use, and work together to combat AMR.
#WAAW2023 #WorldAMRAwarenessWeek
Exciting week ahead:
“Breaking Barriers: Repositioning Africa In The Global Health Architecture”
The annual International Conference on Public Health in Africa #CPHIA2023, is happening this year in Lusaka, featuring some of Africa’s best health experts and brightest minds including @NCDCgov
Follow the conversations via @CPHIA_AfricaCDC
“Breaking Barriers: Repositioning Africa In The Global Health Architecture”
The annual International Conference on Public Health in Africa #CPHIA2023, is happening this year in Lusaka, featuring some of Africa’s best health experts and brightest minds including @NCDCgov
Follow the conversations via @CPHIA_AfricaCDC
Food safety is key in the prevention of infectious diseases like #LassaFever.
Maintain these safety measures :
✅Store all foods properly in tightly closed containers
✅Ensure proper hygiene in the preparation & consumption of food
#STOPLassaFever
Maintain these safety measures :
✅Store all foods properly in tightly closed containers
✅Ensure proper hygiene in the preparation & consumption of food
#STOPLassaFever
#Meningitis spreads mostly from one person to another through respiratory droplets e.g. coughing, sneezing & close contact such as kissing
Seek immediate medical attention if you experience these symptoms
Let’s #DefeatMeningitis together.
Seek immediate medical attention if you experience these symptoms
Let’s #DefeatMeningitis together.
All healthcare workers (doctors, nurses, laboratory scientists, support staff etc) with a high level of exposure to cases of #diphtheria should ensure to get vaccinated.
Ensure to take necessary precautions when handling suspected or confirmed cases of #diphtheria.
#StaySafeStayHealthy
Ensure to take necessary precautions when handling suspected or confirmed cases of #diphtheria.
#StaySafeStayHealthy
Early recognition of #Meningitis saves lives.
Seek medical attention immediately if you notice these signs and symptoms in your baby/toddler.
#TakeResponsibility to keep your loved ones safe
Seek medical attention immediately if you notice these signs and symptoms in your baby/toddler.
#TakeResponsibility to keep your loved ones safe
Human-to-human spread of #LassaFever is possible through direct contact with the body fluids of an infected individual.
Avoid direct contact with body fluids or personal belongings of persons suspected or confirmed with #Lassafever.
Take extra precautions to protect yourselves and those around you .
#StaySafeStayHealthy
Avoid direct contact with body fluids or personal belongings of persons suspected or confirmed with #Lassafever.
Take extra precautions to protect yourselves and those around you .
#StaySafeStayHealthy
The most effective protection against #diphtheria is vaccination with the pentavalent or TD vaccine.
Ensure you and your family members are fully vaccinated against #diphtheria.
#StaySafeStayHealthy
Ensure you and your family members are fully vaccinated against #diphtheria.
#StaySafeStayHealthy
#Lassafever infection can be prevented with the right measures in place.
To prevent the spread of #Lassafever:
➡️Practice good hygiene
➡️Maintain a clean environment
➡️Block all holes in your house to prevent entry of rodents
➡️ Ensure proper disposal of garbage
#TakeResponsibility
To prevent the spread of #Lassafever:
➡️Practice good hygiene
➡️Maintain a clean environment
➡️Block all holes in your house to prevent entry of rodents
➡️ Ensure proper disposal of garbage
#TakeResponsibility
The #WorldAIDSDay2023 theme, '#LetCommunitiesLead' highlights the shared responsibility we all have in the fight against HIV/AIDS.
Let’s make a difference:
📻Raise awareness of prevention measures
📣Advocate for testing and treatment for all
✊🏽Stand against stigma and discrimination
Let’s make a difference:
📻Raise awareness of prevention measures
📣Advocate for testing and treatment for all
✊🏽Stand against stigma and discrimination
Viral hemorrhagic fevers #VHFs are a group of infectious diseases that affect multiple organ systems in the body and may be accompanied by bleeding.
What are the #InfectionPreventionandControl practices that need to be in place in the management of VHFs?
🔗Download our National Guideline on #IPC for #VHF
https://ncdc.gov.ng/themes/common/docs/protocols/111_1579986179.pdf
What are the #InfectionPreventionandControl practices that need to be in place in the management of VHFs?
🔗Download our National Guideline on #IPC for #VHF
https://ncdc.gov.ng/themes/common/docs/protocols/111_1579986179.pdf
Unvaccinated young children are at the highest risk of #measles infection and its complications.
Ensure the completion of routine immunisation for your children or wards to keep them safe and #healthy.
#TakeResponsibility
Ensure the completion of routine immunisation for your children or wards to keep them safe and #healthy.
#TakeResponsibility
Viral Haemorrhagic Fevers #VHFs are a group of illnesses caused by viruses that damage blood vessels and can cause severe bleeding.
Our national guideline on #InfectionPreventionandControl for #VHFs is designed as a major reference for anyone involved in the care and management of #VHFs cases.
🔗Download and read via
https://ncdc.gov.ng/themes/common/docs/protocols/111_1579986179.pdf
Our national guideline on #InfectionPreventionandControl for #VHFs is designed as a major reference for anyone involved in the care and management of #VHFs cases.
🔗Download and read via
https://ncdc.gov.ng/themes/common/docs/protocols/111_1579986179.pdf
#Meningitis can affect any age group but mostly occurs in children and young adults.
Visit a healthcare centre for immediate medical attention if you notice any of these symptoms in your young ones.
Let’s #DefeatMeningitis together.
Visit a healthcare centre for immediate medical attention if you notice any of these symptoms in your young ones.
Let’s #DefeatMeningitis together.
Common Viral Haemorrhagic Fevers #VHFs include #LassaFever, #EbolaVirusDisease, #YellowFever, #DengueFever, #MarburgFever and #CrimeanCongoHaemorrhagicFever.
What are the #InfectionPreventionandControl practices that need to be in place in the management of VHFs?
🔗Download our National Guideline on #IPC for #VHF
https://ncdc.gov.ng/themes/common/docs/protocols/111_1579986179.pdf
What are the #InfectionPreventionandControl practices that need to be in place in the management of VHFs?
🔗Download our National Guideline on #IPC for #VHF
https://ncdc.gov.ng/themes/common/docs/protocols/111_1579986179.pdf
#Measles is a highly contagious disease with initial symptoms of high-grade fever, cough, runny nose, red eyes & tiny white spots in the mouth.
Seek immediate medical attention if you experience these symptoms or notice them in your loved ones.
#StaySafeStayHealthy
Seek immediate medical attention if you experience these symptoms or notice them in your loved ones.
#StaySafeStayHealthy
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Socio-economic factors could limit persons in rural communities from visiting health facilities with their children to get vaccinated.
#HealthcareWorkers are urged to #TakeResponsibility. Let us protect our own by getting the anti-diphtheria vaccine to the communities.
#StopDiphtheria
#DiphtheriaAwareness
#Healthworkers
#HealthcareWorkers are urged to #TakeResponsibility. Let us protect our own by getting the anti-diphtheria vaccine to the communities.
#StopDiphtheria
#DiphtheriaAwareness
#Healthworkers