Dear Healthcare Workers,
Remember that many infections present with similar signs and symptoms. Always maintain a high index of suspicion.
To prevent #AntimicrobialResistance, conduct a test before you treat a patient.
Remember that many infections present with similar signs and symptoms. Always maintain a high index of suspicion.
To prevent #AntimicrobialResistance, conduct a test before you treat a patient.
Nigerians are advised to adhere to precautions to reduce the potential risk of importation, infection and spread of #anthrax
Our public health advisory outlines recommended prevention measures for
➡️ Public
➡️ Livestock owners
➡️ People at risk
🔗Read
https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/461/public-health-advisory%3A-anthrax-outbreak-in-ghana
Our public health advisory outlines recommended prevention measures for
➡️ Public
➡️ Livestock owners
➡️ People at risk
🔗Read
https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/461/public-health-advisory%3A-anthrax-outbreak-in-ghana
People most at risk of #diphtheria infection include
➡️Children & adults who have not received any or a single dose of the anti-diphtheria vaccine
➡️Healthcare workers & others who are exposed to suspected/confirmed cases of diphtheria
➡️People who live in a crowded environment
➡️People who live in areas with poor sanitation
📜Read our public health advisory on what you need to know
https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/435/diphtheria-public-health-advisory-amidst-outbreak-in-nigeria
➡️Children & adults who have not received any or a single dose of the anti-diphtheria vaccine
➡️Healthcare workers & others who are exposed to suspected/confirmed cases of diphtheria
➡️People who live in a crowded environment
➡️People who live in areas with poor sanitation
📜Read our public health advisory on what you need to know
https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/435/diphtheria-public-health-advisory-amidst-outbreak-in-nigeria
#Antimicrobials are not always needed when you are feeling unwell.
Antibiotics should only be prescribed by healthcare professionals after an appropriate diagnostic test.
Be an #AntimicrobialResistance guardian
Antibiotics should only be prescribed by healthcare professionals after an appropriate diagnostic test.
Be an #AntimicrobialResistance guardian
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Since December 2022, we have reported multiple #diphtheria outbreaks in different states across the country.
Despite the availability of a safe and cost-effective vaccine in the country, the majority of confirmed cases were unvaccinated
🔗Read our statement following the first reported confirmed case of #diphtheria in FCT Abuja
https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/489/official-statement-following-the-first-reported-confirmed-case-of-diphtheria-in-fct-abuja
Since December 2022, we have reported multiple #diphtheria outbreaks in different states across the country.
Despite the availability of a safe and cost-effective vaccine in the country, the majority of confirmed cases were unvaccinated
🔗Read our statement following the first reported confirmed case of #diphtheria in FCT Abuja
https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/489/official-statement-following-the-first-reported-confirmed-case-of-diphtheria-in-fct-abuja
Zoonosis is an infectious disease that spreads from animals to humans or from humans to animals.
#WorldZoonosesDay serves as a reminder of the link between human & animal health and the importance of taking a One Health approach in infectious disease preparedness and response.
#WorldZoonosesDay serves as a reminder of the link between human & animal health and the importance of taking a One Health approach in infectious disease preparedness and response.
Individuals at higher risk of #diphtheria infection are strongly advised to get vaccinated against diphtheria.
Visit a primary health care centre close to you to get the anti-diphtheria vaccine.
#TakeResponsibility to stay safe and healthy.
Visit a primary health care centre close to you to get the anti-diphtheria vaccine.
#TakeResponsibility to stay safe and healthy.
Are you a journalist❓
Are you interested in the public health field❓
Register to attend our press conference on the Media Epidemiology, Infodemic Management & Social Behaviour Change/Risk Communication #Media_EIS fellowship programme
🗓️TOMORROW, 10 July 2023
🕚11:00 AM
🔗 https://bit.ly/MEDIA-EIS
Are you interested in the public health field❓
Register to attend our press conference on the Media Epidemiology, Infodemic Management & Social Behaviour Change/Risk Communication #Media_EIS fellowship programme
🗓️TOMORROW, 10 July 2023
🕚11:00 AM
🔗 https://bit.ly/MEDIA-EIS
All healthcare workers are urged to read & share our advisory for healthcare workers on #diphtheria
It includes information on the:
➡️Transmission
➡️Symptoms
➡️Diagnosis/Testing
➡️Case definition
➡️Case Reporting
➡️Treatment
➡️Prevention
🔗Read via https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/436/diphtheria-health-advisory-for-health-care-workers-amidst-outbreak-in-nigeria
It includes information on the:
➡️Transmission
➡️Symptoms
➡️Diagnosis/Testing
➡️Case definition
➡️Case Reporting
➡️Treatment
➡️Prevention
🔗Read via https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/436/diphtheria-health-advisory-for-health-care-workers-amidst-outbreak-in-nigeria
📝Call For Application
Yesterday, we launched the #Media_EIS fellowship programme to strengthen health reporting in Nigeria, implemented in collaboration with AFENET Nigeria & Breakthrough ACTION-Nigeria.
The fellowship will provide journalists with comprehensive training, mentorship and field exposure in Epidemiology, Infodemiology, and Social and Behaviour Change (SBC)/Risk Communication to enable them to report more accurately and responsibly, thereby contributing to effective management of infectious diseases in Nigeria.
🔗 Press release:
https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/490/ncdc-%26-partners-launch-media-fellowship-to-strengthen-health-reporting-in-nigeria
🔗 Registration for Cohort 1:
https://bit.ly/ApplyforMedia-EIS
Yesterday, we launched the #Media_EIS fellowship programme to strengthen health reporting in Nigeria, implemented in collaboration with AFENET Nigeria & Breakthrough ACTION-Nigeria.
The fellowship will provide journalists with comprehensive training, mentorship and field exposure in Epidemiology, Infodemiology, and Social and Behaviour Change (SBC)/Risk Communication to enable them to report more accurately and responsibly, thereby contributing to effective management of infectious diseases in Nigeria.
🔗 Press release:
https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/490/ncdc-%26-partners-launch-media-fellowship-to-strengthen-health-reporting-in-nigeria
🔗 Registration for Cohort 1:
https://bit.ly/ApplyforMedia-EIS
#Diphtheria is one of the priority diseases in Nigeria requiring immediate reporting.
Healthcare workers must report all suspected cases to their respective Disease Surveillance and Notification Officers (DSNO) within 24 hours.
Healthcare workers advisory: https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/436/diphtheria-health-advisory-for-health-care-workers-amidst-outbreak-in-nigeria
Healthcare workers must report all suspected cases to their respective Disease Surveillance and Notification Officers (DSNO) within 24 hours.
Healthcare workers advisory: https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/436/diphtheria-health-advisory-for-health-care-workers-amidst-outbreak-in-nigeria
We are excited to be represented by our Head of Communication & Lead, Nigeria Infodemic Management Team, Dr Yahya Disu, as a panellist at the World Health Organization (WHO) & UNICEF webinar launch of the Infodemic Insights Manual
🗓️ Tomorrow, 13th July
🕐 1 P.M. Nigeria time
Register to join via https://who.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_OANhX9WrTYqhnweSKKFsDw#/registration
🗓️ Tomorrow, 13th July
🕐 1 P.M. Nigeria time
Register to join via https://who.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_OANhX9WrTYqhnweSKKFsDw#/registration
#Diphtheria is a vaccine-preventable disease yet the majority of confirmed cases in the ongoing outbreak are unvaccinated.
Parents/caregivers should ensure that their children get the anti-diphtheria vaccine as recommended in the childhood immunisation schedule.
Visit a primary health care centre close to you today!
Parents/caregivers should ensure that their children get the anti-diphtheria vaccine as recommended in the childhood immunisation schedule.
Visit a primary health care centre close to you today!
Our monthly situation report on #diphtheria has been published.
This report provides a summary of the #diphtheria outbreak, the current epidemiological situation in Nigeria, and our preparedness and response activities.
Download via
https://ncdc.gov.ng/diseases/sitreps/?cat=18&name=An%20Update%20of%20Diphtheria%20Outbreak%20in%20Nigeria
This report provides a summary of the #diphtheria outbreak, the current epidemiological situation in Nigeria, and our preparedness and response activities.
Download via
https://ncdc.gov.ng/diseases/sitreps/?cat=18&name=An%20Update%20of%20Diphtheria%20Outbreak%20in%20Nigeria
📝Call For Application
Our #Media_EIS fellowship is open to journalists, editors, programme managers, and influencers who desire to operate in the public health space and have the requisite qualification.
🔗 Apply via
https://bit.ly/ApplyforMedia-EIS
Our #Media_EIS fellowship is open to journalists, editors, programme managers, and influencers who desire to operate in the public health space and have the requisite qualification.
🔗 Apply via
https://bit.ly/ApplyforMedia-EIS
Our weekly #LassaFever situation report provides a summary of the 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
🔗Download, read, and share via
https://ncdc.gov.ng/diseases/sitreps/?cat=5&name=An%20update%20of%20Lassa%20fever%20outbreak%20in%20Nigeria
#Diphtheria spreads easily between people.
Individuals with signs and symptoms associated with diphtheria should isolate themselves and take precautionary measures while visiting the healthcare facility for diagnosis and treatment.
#TakeResponsibility
Individuals with signs and symptoms associated with diphtheria should isolate themselves and take precautionary measures while visiting the healthcare facility for diagnosis and treatment.
#TakeResponsibility
Our #LassaFever situation report for weeks 25-27 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
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
ICYMI
Our Head of Risk Communication and Community Engagement & Lead for the Nigeria Infodemic Management Team, Dr Yahya Disu, shares the Nigerian experience in using insights from social listening data to inform public health responses.
🔗Catch up via
https://youtu.be/N-Ao7nC1gF4
Our Head of Risk Communication and Community Engagement & Lead for the Nigeria Infodemic Management Team, Dr Yahya Disu, shares the Nigerian experience in using insights from social listening data to inform public health responses.
🔗Catch up via
https://youtu.be/N-Ao7nC1gF4
YouTube
Dr Yahya Disu, Nigeria CDC, on using social listening and infodemic insights
Dr Disu presented as part of the launch of the WHO/UNICEF manual for how to build and infodemic insights report in 6 steps
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The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Nigeria has confirmed one case of #anthrax disease in a mixed livestock farm in Niger State.
Nigerians are urged to adhere to recommended prevention measures to limit the risk of infection and spread of disease.
🔗Press Release
https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/491/confirmation-of-anthrax-outbreak-in-nigeria
The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Nigeria has confirmed one case of #anthrax disease in a mixed livestock farm in Niger State.
Nigerians are urged to adhere to recommended prevention measures to limit the risk of infection and spread of disease.
🔗Press Release
https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/491/confirmation-of-anthrax-outbreak-in-nigeria