Preventing #LassaFever starts with simple habits!

Remember: 20 seconds of regular handwashing with soap and water can save lives🧼

Let's keep our hands clean and our loved ones safe.

#STOPLassaFever #HandHygiene

#Diphtheria spreads easily between people.

Individuals who have come in close contact with a confirmed case of #diphtheria should report early to the nearest healthcare facility for prompt treatment.

Early reporting and treatment save lives.

Protecting our communities from hospital-acquired infections starts with strong Infection Prevention and Control #IPC programs in our health facilities.

We must invest more in these initiatives to safeguard public health and prevent the next epidemic.

#PreventionHAIs
#FundIPC
#TurnNigeriaOrange

Be #RabiesAware!

Rabies is a serious disease that anyone can get through a bite or scratch from a rabies-infected animal, mainly dogs and cats.

Don't wait! Vaccinate your pets and report any suspicious behaviour.

#WorldRabiesDay

Did you know that #rabies is transmitted through the saliva of infected animals and humans, commonly via bites?

Protect yourself, your family and your community:
1️⃣ Vaccinate your dogs and cats
2️⃣ Avoid stray animals
3️⃣ Seek immediate medical care if bitten

#BeRabiesAware
#WorldRabiesDay

May the blessings of this special celebration bring you and your loved ones more joy, peace, and good health.

We wish you a memorable and blessed #EidElMaulud. 🕌

From all of us at the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention ❤️

Early recognition of #Rabies symptoms in animals is very important

1️⃣Violent behaviour
2️⃣Excessive salivation
3️⃣Paralysis/staggering
4️⃣Fear of water
5️⃣Blindness
etc.

Report immediately to a veterinary clinic if these symptoms are noticed.

Spread awareness!

#WorldRabiesDay2023

Sustained domestic funding for #InfectionPreventionandControl is an essential investment in the fight against healthcare-associated infections and #antimicrobialresistance.

Let's protect lives, support research, and safeguard our healthcare systems.

#TurnNigeriaOrange
#PreventHAIs
#FundIPC

This #WorldRabiesDay2023, let's unite for a common cause: protecting the health of humans, animals & the environment!

Embrace the "All for 1, #OneHealth for all" theme and join the fight against rabies.

Raise awareness ✅
Vaccinate your pets✅

Together, we can make a rabies-free world a reality!

Humans can get infected with #rabies through an open wound, scratch or bite that is contaminated with the saliva of an infected animal or person.

If you have been bitten or scratched, do not wait till you see symptoms❗

Visit the nearest healthcare facility for treatment & vaccination.

Our #LassaFever situation report for weeks 36 and 37 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

#Meningitis remains a major global health threat and a leading cause of lifelong disabilities.

It is an inflammation of the brain and spinal cord membranes commonly caused by an infection.

For more information on #Meningitis, visit: https://ncdc.gov.ng/diseases/factsheet/49

Report immediately to a healthcare facility if you or a loved one experiences the below symptoms of #Meningitis

➡️Neck pain
➡️Pain on looking at bright lights
➡️Vomiting
➡️Muscle/joint/limb pain
➡️Rash
➡️Seizures
➡️Cold hands & feet

Early recognition saves lives

Early recognition of #Meningitis saves lives.

Seek medical attention immediately if you notice these signs and symptoms in your baby/toddler.

For more information on #Meningitis, visit: https://ncdc.gov.ng/diseases/factsheet/49

#TakeResponsibility to keep your loved ones safe.

📢COMING UP

In 30 minutes, tune in to join our Director General, Dr Ifedayo Adetifa on News Central TV as he provides an update on the government's response to the diphtheria outbreak

Channel: DStv 422
GOtv 247
Time: 7:30 AM

Live stream via https://www.youtube.com/live/jMJVKFHeU8s?si=MDKUpKKu60ap88l

Across the world, meningitis kills 1 in 10 people & causes lifelong disability in 1 in 5 people who survive it.

This #WorldMeningitisDay aims to remind us to raise awareness of #meningitis, its signs & symptoms, available vaccines and the race we must make to #DefeatMeningitis

Bacterial meningitis is largely vaccine-preventable; #meningitis vaccines are safe, effective, and give protection to your family and community.

Parents and caregivers, now is the time to catch up on the childhood immunisations that protect against meningitis.

#WorldMeningitisDay

Did You Know: #Meningitis is a top cause of acquired deafness in children?

Get them vaccinated! Meningitis is largely vaccine-preventable!

Parents/caregivers are urged to visit any primary health care centre close to them to get their children/wards vaccinated against #meningitis.

#TakeResponsibility