All healthcare workers should have a high index of suspicion for #LassaFever in individuals that have not responded to standard anti-malaria treatment & treatment for other common infectious causes of fever within 48-72 hours

🔗Download & read guideline:
https://www.ncdc.gov.ng/themes/common/docs/protocols/92_1547068532.pdf

Our #LassaFever situation report for week 1, 2024 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

Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) is an essential aspect of the clinical management of #LassaFever.

Healthcare workers are urged to always practice standard #IPC measures when attending to patients.

🔗Download, read and share our guidelines:
https://www.ncdc.gov.ng/themes/common/docs/protocols/92_1547068532.pdf

Improving the quality and safety of health care through informed #IPC practices such as #HandHygiene bolsters the feeling of protection by patients & healthcare workers.

Facility managers should ensure #handhygiene at every point of care is promoted at all times.

Did You Know: #Meningitis is a top cause of acquired deafness in children?

Get them vaccinated! Meningitis is largely vaccine-preventable!

Parents/caregivers are urged to visit any primary health care centre close to them to get their children/wards vaccinated against #meningitis.

#TakeResponsibility

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Join our Lassa Fever EOC Deputy Incident Manager, Dr Abbah Okpachi as he discusses the importance of a whole-of-society approach to preventing #LassaFever infection.

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We have activated the national multisectoral Emergency Operations Centre for #LassaFever in response to a risk assessment placing the country at a "High Risk" of increased spread and impact.

The assessment considered factors including:
➡️Increased number of states reporting cases
➡️High death rate of confirmed cases
➡️Low index of suspicion among healthcare workers.
➡️HCW infections and deaths
➡️Deterioration of essential healthcare.

📜Read
https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/509/ncdc-activates-lassa-fever-emergency-operations-centre-to-strengthen-coordination-of-response-efforts

ALL health workers must continue to maintain a high index of suspicion for #Mpox.

Ensure to practice standard infection prevention and control measures when handling suspected or confirmed cases of #Mpox.

Advisory: https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/367/public-health-advisory-on-monkeypox

#AntimicrobialResistance is when medicines like #antimalarials, tetracycline, septrin, and amoxicillin no longer treat diseases they cured previously.

Everyone everywhere, including users and non-users of #antimicrobials has a role to play to prevent #AMR.

#BeAntimicrobialsAware

#Meningitis is an epidemic-prone disease requiring immediate reporting in Nigeria.

ALL healthcare workers are urged to have a high index of suspicion if they notice these signs & symptoms in their patients:
➡️Fever/severe headache
➡️Vomiting
➡️Drowsiness
➡️Rash
➡️Seizures
➡️Muscle/joint pain
➡️Stiff neck

Protect your loved ones!

#Meningitis can strike fast, but you can act faster.

Parents/caregivers are urged to visit any primary health care centre to get their children/wards vaccinated against #meningitis.

#TakeResponsibility #VaccinesWork

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

#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 highest burden of #CerebrospinalMeningitis in Nigeria occurs in the “Meningitis Belt” which includes all 19 states in the Northern region, the FCT, and some southern states.

Ensure you and your loved ones have received the appropriate vaccination required to protect against #meningitis

Public Health Advisory: https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/508/cerebrospinal-meningitis-public-health-advisory

#Diphtheria is primarily controlled by maintaining widespread immunity through vaccination.

Healthcare workers with the risk of exposure to diphtheria patients should ensure to get vaccinated for their protection.

#TakeResponsibility #VaccinesWork

#Meningitis is an inflammation of a thin layer of the connective tissue that covers the brain and the spinal cord.

This inflammation can be caused by infection with bacteria, viruses, parasites, fungi, injuries and certain drugs.

Know the symptoms to seek early health care.

Advisory:
https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/508/cerebrospinal-meningitis-public-health-advisory

Young children, especially those under or not immunised are at higher risk of #Meningitis infection.

Ensure you and your loved ones have received the appropriate vaccination required to protect against #meningitis.

#VaccinesWork.

Dear healthcare heroes,

Your role is vital in ensuring optimal #diphtheria vaccine uptake.

Your knowledge, compassion, and outreach efforts can dispel doubts and inspire trust.

Let's go the extra mile to get the #diphtheria vaccine to where it is needed, to ensure healthier communities.

#VaccinesWork #VaccinationChampions

#NCDCInTheNews

"We must continuously reassure the country and the international community of our commitment to programme efficiency and financial accountability"- NCDC DG Dr Ifedayo Adetifa

The News Agency of Nigeria writes:
https://nannews.ng/2024/01/30/ncdc/

📢NOTICE!

Our NCDC websites are currently unavailable due to ongoing maintenance activities being carried out by our team. This may also affect some of our applications and may last for not more than 24 hours.

We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. We will be back online as soon as possible.

The spread of #meningitis is usually through:

➡️ Direct person-to-person contact, including droplets from the nose and throat of infected persons.

➡️Close and prolonged contact with an infected individual.

Visit the nearest health facility immediately if you notice any of the CSM-associated signs and symptoms.