Our Director of Surveillance & Epidemiology, Mrs Elsie Ilori & #Lassafever Incident Manager, Ms Chioma Dan Nwafor share how lessons from #AfterActionReviews of Lassa fever outbreaks in #Nigeria, strengthened preparedness & response efforts for #COVID19.

🔗 https://youtu.be/7wB4PyiugW4

🎥 Alliance for Health Policy and Systems Research

📢TWO DAYS TO GO

Join Nigerian experts and other key stakeholders at the launch of the The Lancet #Nigeria Commission!

This report develops recommendations to reposition future policy to achieve #UHC and #HealthForAll Nigerians.

Register via https://t.co/ejPyaMEscK.

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The Lancet Nigeria Commission tells the story of the country through a health lens.

It has been led by an incredible group of colleagues interested in making a positive difference in #Nigeria's healthcare system.

🔗https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/launch-event-the-lancet-nigeria-commission-tickets-288443962657?keep_tld=1

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The wellbeing of our #children is important to their success in the future and a better #Nigeria!

Together, we can protect the health of our #children.

Happy Children's Day!

Yesterday, our National Emerging Viral Haemorrhagic Fevers Technical Working Group met to assess the risk of importation & potential impact of #MarburgVirus Disease to #Nigeria to inform in-country preparedness.

Press release ⬇️
https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/411/ncdc-on-high-alert-following-second-incidence-of-marburg-virus-disease-detected-in-west-africa

It's #WorldHealthDay and #WHO75

The theme '#HealthForAll' calls on the world including #Nigeria to take required actions which can help tackle health challenges today and tomorrow.

Everyone everywhere deserves equitable access to basic health services.

#UniversalHealthCoverage

📜Press Release

In 2017, #Nigeria conducted a baseline Joint External Evaluation (JEE), followed by a country-led 2019 mid-term JEE, to thoroughly assess the country's public health security system using a multisectoral approach that involved external & internal teams of experts.

This year, we are reiterating our commitment to prioritising our national health security by conducting the national JEE 3.0 in line with International Health Regulations.

What does this entail? Read:
https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/445/nigeria-reiterates-her-commitment-to-prioritisation-of-global-and-national-health-security-by-conducting-the-national-joint-external-evaluation-%28jee-3.0%29

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The #anthrax outbreak in Ghana poses a great public health risk to #Nigeria due to the dangerous and highly transmissible nature of the disease.

Given the #EidulAdha festivity, the National One Health Coordinating Unit led by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention and the Department of Veterinary & Pest Control Services - FMARD has published a public health advisory.

🔗Read
https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/461/public-health-advisory%3A-anthrax-outbreak-in-ghana

📣ICYMI

Did you miss our DG Ifedayo Adetifa's engaging discussion on Channels Television about the ongoing response to the #diphtheria outbreak?

🔗Catch up via
https://youtu.be/-eKr7IAS_jk?si=5Dsx3v-MfeaQUNpQ

ICYMI

Our DG, Dr Ifedayo Adetifa was live on Channels Television's morning brief to speak explicitly on #LassaFever and #Meningitis: current situation, response activities and recommended prevention measures.

🔗Catch up via
https://youtu.be/_7Jhq8CYF2c?feature=shared

#MyHealthMyRight means everyone - no matter the age, gender, tribe, location or economic status – all have a right to good health.

As #Nigeria strides towards the achievement of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, the commitment is clear: Leave No One Behind in the quest for #healthcoverage.

#HealthSectorRenewal #HealthForAll #WorldHealthDay2024

#EidMubarak to all Muslim faithful.

May this season fill your homes, community and the whole of #Nigeria with overwhelming peace and good health.

#StaySafe and healthy as you #CelebrateResponsibly

#EidAlFitr from us at the NCDC

The Pandemic Fund provides a dedicated stream of additional, long-term financing to strengthen critical pandemic prevention, preparedness, and response capabilities in low- and middle-income countries.

Did you miss our national dialogue on #Nigeria's application? You can catch up via⬇️

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https://youtube.com/live/X4wjZNyiHi8

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

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

#VaccinesWork.