#COVID19Nigeria update as at 22nd April, 2021.

100 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria;

Taraba-64
Lagos-21
FCT-4
Rivers-3
Akwa Ibom-2
Kaduna-2
Oyo-2
Bauchi-1
Nasarawa-1

164,588 confirmed
154,578 discharged
2,061 deaths

Today's report includes:

Data from Taraba state recorded between the 11th and 21st of April, 2021

21 community recoveries in Bayelsa State managed in line with guidelines

A breakdown of cases by state can be found via http://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng

#Meningitis is a medical emergency that can be deadly & can cause lifelong medical conditions such as brain damage, hearing loss, organ damage & limb loss

Early recognition saves lives. Seek immediate medical attention if you experience symptoms.

Take Action, #DefeatMeningitis

"26 States in Nigeria are within the African Meningitis Belt"

"It is important for everyone to know the signs & symptoms to #DefeatMeningitis" -Dr. Priscilla Ibekwe, National CSM Technical Working Group Lead

Watch full advocacy video
https://youtu.be/AHBEzhLY8YU

#WorldMeningitisDay

#COVID19Nigeria update as at 23rd April, 2021;

45 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria;

Lagos-26
Rivers-10
Delta-3
Kano-2
Akwa Ibom-1
FCT-1
Kaduna-1
Nasarawa-1

164,633 confirmed
154,643 discharged
2,061 deaths

Today's report includes 25 community recoveries in Akwa Ibom and 18 in Kaduna State managed in line with guidelines.

A breakdown of cases by state can be found via http://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng

#COVID19Nigeria update as at 24th April, 2021:

51 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria;

Yobe-19
Lagos-17
Rivers-8
FCT-4
Akwa Ibom-2
Bayelsa-1

164,684 confirmed
154,687 discharged
2,061 deaths

A breakdown of cases by state can be found via covid19.ncdc.gov.ng

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 pain
✅Stiff neck etc.

Take action, #DefeatMeningitis

Today is #WorldMalariaDay.

In 2020, over 384,000 malaria deaths were recorded in the African Region.

Every malaria case is preventable and curable. We continue to work with Nigeria National Malaria Elimination Programme as part of efforts to #EndMalaria in #Nigeria.

#ZeroMalariaStartsWithMe

#COVID19Nigeria update as at 25th April, 2021:

35 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria;

Lagos-18
Rivers-7
Oyo-6
FCT-2
Ekiti-1
Kaduna-1

164,719 confirmed
154,926 discharged
2,062 deaths

Today report includes:

Data from Oyo State recorded on the 24th and 25th of April, 2021.

215 community recoveries in Oyo State managed in line with guidelines.