#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

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

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

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

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

#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.

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

#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

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

Our National Guideline on #InfectionPreventionandControl for Viral Haemorrhagic Fevers is designed for a well-coordinated, standardised, and effective response to these potential diseases, safeguarding both healthcare workers and the public.

🔗Download and read via
https://ncdc.gov.ng/themes/common/docs/protocols/111_1579986179.pdf

#EmergencyPreparedness
#EmergencyResponse
#HealthforAll

#NCDCPublication

Recent #mpox outbreaks have included changes to the disease's natural history, symptoms and demographics of infected persons, and the disease's expanding geographic distribution.

Evidence of an increased risk of #mpox infection in adults and an independent correlation with the risk of HIV infection can be seen in this @NCDCgov first-authored publication by @DesolaOgunleye.

📜Read findings via https://gh.bmj.com/content/8/11/e013126.long

Herbal drinks and tea may offer comfort, but they are NOT a cure for diphtheria.

Seek medical attention immediately if you suspect infection or notice any of the symptoms of #diphtheria.

Early treatment saves lives!

#DiphtheriaAwareness
#StopDiphtheria

Health workers,

Continuous and appropriate use of infection prevention and control methods is crucial to protect yourself from Healthcare-Associated Infections and further spread in the community.

🔗Download our National Guideline on #IPC for #VHF
https://ncdc.gov.ng/themes/common/docs/protocols/111_1579986179.pdf

Seek immediate medical attention if you or a loved one notice any of the symptoms associated with #Meningitis:

➡️Neck pain
➡️Pain when exposed to bright lights
➡️Vomiting
➡️Muscle/joint/limb pain
➡️Rash
➡️Seizures
➡️Cold hands & feet

#TakeResponsibility to stay safe

Standard #IPC is key to preventing the spread of infection from patients to health workers, health workers to other health workers or their families, and from the patients to the rest of the community.

🔗Download our National Guideline on #IPC for #VHF
https://ncdc.gov.ng/themes/common/docs/protocols/111_1579986179.pdf

The most effective protection against #diphtheria is vaccination with the pentavalent or TD vaccine.

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

#StopDiphtheria
#DiphtheriaAwareness
#VaccinesWork

Unclean hands spreads diseases.

Proper hand hygiene is a simple yet effective way to prevent the spread of #LassaFever. Ensure you wash your hands regularly with soap under running water at these important times:

✅Before & after eating
✅After coughing/sneezing
✅Upon returning home
✅While caring for the ill
✅When entering/leaving a public space

#TakeResponsibility

Runny nose, red eyes, cough, high fever and tiny white spots in the mouth are early symptoms of #measles infection.

Seek immediate medical attention if you experience these symptoms or notice them in your loved ones.

Visit https://ncdc.gov.ng/diseases/info/M to read more

📢 COMING UP!!!

In ONE hour, the third of our #LassaFever webinar series will be LIVE!!!

This series will focus on Infection Prevention and Control measures to be instituted in readiness for an outbreak of #LassaFever.

🕙 10 AM

Join us via:
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ua8xxDt-QXGHpSgwSZXxww

Universal Health Coverage = Everyone, everywhere having easy access to quality healthcare whenever and wherever, without financial hardship

The need for strong and resilient health systems to achieve quality health cannot be over-emphasized as we commemorate the #UHCDay

#HealthForAll

#Diphtheria is an infectious disease, not a punishment from God.

Spread awareness not rumours.

Seek medical help immediately if you observe #diphtheria symptoms.

#DiphtheriaAwareness
#StopDiphtheria