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.

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.

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

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

📝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

#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

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

#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!

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

📝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 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

#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

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

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

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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 Government of Nigeria, through the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and other one-health stakeholders, have put measures in place to ensure any outbreak of #anthrax in Nigeria is quickly detected, controlled, and contained.

In 5 MINUTES, tune in to join our Director General on Kapital FM as he speaks about #anthrax in Nigeria and what you need to know

📟 92.9 FM
🕖 7:15 am

What do you need to know about #anthrax in Nigeria?

This morning, join our DG on Channels Television as he speaks on the response measures that have been initiated, vulnerable populations & prevention measures

🕢 7:30 AM
📺 DStv 420
GOtv 48

🔗Livestream https://www.channelstv.com/live/

Our #Media_EIS fellowship offers a unique opportunity for media practitioners to strengthen their interviewing skills, translate public health data into fact-based messages for reporting and develop content that promotes positive health behaviours

🔗 Eligible individuals can apply via
https://bit.ly/ApplyforMedia-EIS

Live stream https://www.youtube.com/live/NniYPY0aRE8?feature=share