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Following the activation of a Monkeypox Emergency Operation Centre at NCDC, our focus remains to intensify surveillance & coordinate in-country efforts to reduce the risk of spread while contributing to the global response.
📰 News Agency of Nigeria
https://www.nannews.ng/2022/05/27/ncdc-activates-emergency-operations-centre-for-monkeypox/
Following the activation of a Monkeypox Emergency Operation Centre at NCDC, our focus remains to intensify surveillance & coordinate in-country efforts to reduce the risk of spread while contributing to the global response.
📰 News Agency of Nigeria
https://www.nannews.ng/2022/05/27/ncdc-activates-emergency-operations-centre-for-monkeypox/
Frequent #handwashing with soap under running water at home, work, health facilities, gatherings, and in public spaces is highly important to stay healthy.
Let us all make #cleanhands a regular habit. It protects us all.
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Let us all make #cleanhands a regular habit. It protects us all.
#TakeResponsibility
📜Public Health Advisory
➡ What is #Monkeypox & how is it transmitted?
➡ What are the symptoms?
➡ What are the recommended #InfectionPreventionandControl measures for the general public, #healthcare workers, veterinarians, pet owners & hunters?
Read:
https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/367/public-health-advisory-on-monkeypox
➡ What is #Monkeypox & how is it transmitted?
➡ What are the symptoms?
➡ What are the recommended #InfectionPreventionandControl measures for the general public, #healthcare workers, veterinarians, pet owners & hunters?
Read:
https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/367/public-health-advisory-on-monkeypox
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UPDATE 📌
Despite Nigeria’s high risk of exposure to the #Monkeypox virus, the current situation in-country & globally has shown no significant threat to life or community that can result in severe disease or high case fatality
Our latest press release⬇️
https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/368/ncdc-activates-monkeypox-emergency-operations-centre-to-strengthen-in-country-preparedness-and-contribute-to-the-global-response
Despite Nigeria’s high risk of exposure to the #Monkeypox virus, the current situation in-country & globally has shown no significant threat to life or community that can result in severe disease or high case fatality
Our latest press release⬇️
https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/368/ncdc-activates-monkeypox-emergency-operations-centre-to-strengthen-in-country-preparedness-and-contribute-to-the-global-response
To prevent #Monkeypox, members of the public are urged to practise infection prevention and control measures that have proven to limit the spread of infection.
📜Read and share our public health advisory: https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/367/public-health-advisory-on-monkeypox
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📜Read and share our public health advisory: https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/367/public-health-advisory-on-monkeypox
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Our biweekly #COVID19Nigeria situation report (19 & 20) has been published
The situation report provides a summary of the epidemiological situation, datasheet & response activities in Nigeria
This report is now published BI-WEEKLY
🔗https://ncdc.gov.ng/diseases/sitreps/?cat=14&name=An%20update%20of%20COVID-19%20outbreak%20in%20Nigeria
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The situation report provides a summary of the epidemiological situation, datasheet & response activities in Nigeria
This report is now published BI-WEEKLY
🔗https://ncdc.gov.ng/diseases/sitreps/?cat=14&name=An%20update%20of%20COVID-19%20outbreak%20in%20Nigeria
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What can you do to reduce the risk of #COVID19 spread in your workplace, shops and offices❓
Employers and business owners have a responsibility to ensure adherence to recommended #COVID19 prevention measures.
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Employers and business owners have a responsibility to ensure adherence to recommended #COVID19 prevention measures.
#TakeResponsibility
Healthcare workers are advised to:
✔Always practice universal standard care precautions when caring for suspected/confirmed patients
✔Wash hands with soap and water after contact with patients and/or their environment
✔Maintain a high index of suspicion for #Monkeypox
✔Always practice universal standard care precautions when caring for suspected/confirmed patients
✔Wash hands with soap and water after contact with patients and/or their environment
✔Maintain a high index of suspicion for #Monkeypox
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“A recent report on social media has come to our attention, said to have been released by the Chief of Russian Radiation, Chemical & Biological Protection Force, containing allegations”
“Nigeria Has No Laboratories Where Monkeypox Virus is Generated”
Press release⬇️
https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/371/nigeria-has-no-laboratories-where-monkeypox-virus-is-generated
“A recent report on social media has come to our attention, said to have been released by the Chief of Russian Radiation, Chemical & Biological Protection Force, containing allegations”
“Nigeria Has No Laboratories Where Monkeypox Virus is Generated”
Press release⬇️
https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/371/nigeria-has-no-laboratories-where-monkeypox-virus-is-generated
Germs can live on surfaces for hours.
Disinfect frequently surfaces regularly to prevent the spread of #COVID19 & other infectious diseases in your home, shops, offices & community.
#TakeResponsibility to protect yourself, loved ones, customers, employees and society at large.
Disinfect frequently surfaces regularly to prevent the spread of #COVID19 & other infectious diseases in your home, shops, offices & community.
#TakeResponsibility to protect yourself, loved ones, customers, employees and society at large.
COMING UP !!!
Tomorrow, our Director General, Dr IfedayoTiffy will join Regional Director Moeti Tshidi & Dr Alioune Badara Ly at the WHO Africa press briefing to discuss the latest trends and projections of #COVID19 in #Africa.
🗓️Thursday 2 June 2022
🕚11 AM GMT+1
📺https://youtu.be/8nqFJbRvBhA
Tomorrow, our Director General, Dr IfedayoTiffy will join Regional Director Moeti Tshidi & Dr Alioune Badara Ly at the WHO Africa press briefing to discuss the latest trends and projections of #COVID19 in #Africa.
🗓️Thursday 2 June 2022
🕚11 AM GMT+1
📺https://youtu.be/8nqFJbRvBhA
85 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria;
Lagos-51
Kano-20
FCT-6
Kwara-5
Rivers-3
256,113 confirmed
250,060 discharged
3,143 deaths
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This report includes:
▪️Data from 28th May to 1st June, 2022
▪️6 states with zero cases reported: Abia, Cross River, Kaduna, Plateau, and Sokoto
For a breakdown of cases by state visit covid19.ncdc.gov.ng
Lagos-51
Kano-20
FCT-6
Kwara-5
Rivers-3
256,113 confirmed
250,060 discharged
3,143 deaths
#TakeResponsibility
This report includes:
▪️Data from 28th May to 1st June, 2022
▪️6 states with zero cases reported: Abia, Cross River, Kaduna, Plateau, and Sokoto
For a breakdown of cases by state visit covid19.ncdc.gov.ng
What do you know or what have you heard about #monkeypox in Nigeria?
We are seeking the opinions of Nigerians in this survey to help inform our national #Monkeypox response.
Your participation in this survey is voluntary and anonymous!
Link:
https://bit.ly/NCDCmonkeypoxsurvey_1
We are seeking the opinions of Nigerians in this survey to help inform our national #Monkeypox response.
Your participation in this survey is voluntary and anonymous!
Link:
https://bit.ly/NCDCmonkeypoxsurvey_1
Google Docs
Baseline Assessment of Monkeypox virus in Nigeria
Thank you for your interest in this survey! The survey is conducted to find out the knowledge and perceptions of Nigerians regarding the monkeypox disease in the country. Your participation in this survey is completely voluntary and you are free not to respond…
📣COMING UP
TONIGHT, join our Director-General, Dr Ifedayo Adetifa as he discusses the latest on #COVID19 in Nigeria and provides updates on #Monkeypox in Nigeria.
Join the conversation live on Arise TV
DStv: #416
Time: 10:00 PM
🔗Live stream
https://www.arise.tv/live-tv/
TONIGHT, join our Director-General, Dr Ifedayo Adetifa as he discusses the latest on #COVID19 in Nigeria and provides updates on #Monkeypox in Nigeria.
Join the conversation live on Arise TV
DStv: #416
Time: 10:00 PM
🔗Live stream
https://www.arise.tv/live-tv/
In 2019, we developed a national #Monkeypox guideline to provide technical guidance on the prevention, detection & response of monkeypox and create awareness of the epidemiology and control measures of #MPX.
Download, read and share guideline via https://ncdc.gov.ng/themes/common/docs/protocols/96_1577798337.pdf
Download, read and share guideline via https://ncdc.gov.ng/themes/common/docs/protocols/96_1577798337.pdf
The importance of testing is to enable clinical care of #COVID19 cases, save lives & prevent further transmission.
If you are experiencing symptoms associated with #COVID19, get tested immediately to protect those around you.
#TakeResponsibility
If you are experiencing symptoms associated with #COVID19, get tested immediately to protect those around you.
#TakeResponsibility
35 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria;
Lagos-24
Kano-5
FCT-3
Kaduna-2
Rivers-1
256,148 confirmed
250,065 discharged
3,143 deaths
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Today’s report includes:
▪️Data for 2nd and 3rd June 2022
▪️3 states with zero cases reported: Delta, Plateau, and Sokoto
For a breakdown of cases by state visit covid19.ncdc.gov.ng
Lagos-24
Kano-5
FCT-3
Kaduna-2
Rivers-1
256,148 confirmed
250,065 discharged
3,143 deaths
#TakeResponsibility
Today’s report includes:
▪️Data for 2nd and 3rd June 2022
▪️3 states with zero cases reported: Delta, Plateau, and Sokoto
For a breakdown of cases by state visit covid19.ncdc.gov.ng