The D-DAY has commenced.

Join us now as we kickstart our #HealthSecurity partners meeting and the #NCDCStrategy 2023-2027 launch event.

🔗bit.ly/NCDCStrategyLaunch

#IAmHealthSecurity #Vision2Action

Today, we're taking the next step by launching the NCDC Strategy 2023 to 2027, tagged ‘vision into action’"

Follow the discussion via

https://twitter.com/NCDCgov/status/1726894890158887036?t=Jd4yndV7SWHGomEakivxxA&s=19

#NCDCStrategy #IamHealthSecurity #Vision2Action

We are very excited to present to you:

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention 2023-2027 STRATEGY AND IMPLEMENTATION PLAN

Download via
https://ncdc.gov.ng/themes/common/files/establishment/0ee30df42b787ee3bbced29b9930b27f.pdf

#NCDCStrategy #IamHealthSecurity #Vision2Action

Our NCDC 2023-2027 STRATEGY AND IMPLEMENTATION PLAN has been launched and is available for download

Access via
https://ncdc.gov.ng/themes/common/files/establishment/0ee30df42b787ee3bbced29b9930b27f.pdf

#NCDCStrategy #IamHealthSecurity #Vision2Action

📢#LassaFever Webinar Series 2

This coming series will focus on the theme:

“Readiness for Lassa Fever outbreak and Improving index suspicion for Lassa fever: Surveillance and Reporting systems”

🗓️ Tomorrow, 23rd November
🕙10:00 AM

🔗Register to join via:
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_S2v9YJbBS0uRHc-EBI3hdQ

⏳ONE HOUR TO GO

Join our great line up of speakers and subject matter experts as they speak extensively on:

"Readiness for #LassaFever outbreak and improving index of suspicion for #LassaFever: surveillance and reporting systems"

🔗Register via
https://bit.ly/LassaFeverWebinarS2

#LFWebinarSeries

We are LIVE!!

🔗 Join us via
https://bit.ly/LassaFeverWebinarS2

#LFWebinarSeries

#Antimicrobials are becoming less effective against common infections in animals & humans.

🚫 Do not self-medicate

✅ Visit a healthcare professional when sick

Everyone has a role to play to ensure #antimicrobials continue to work.

#AMR #WAAW2023

#AntimicrobialResistance is a threat, not only to the humans, but to the whole planet.

Together, we can fight #AMR by the responsible use of antimicrobials.

#WorldAMRWeek2023

Unvaccinated and partially vaccinated individuals are most at risk of getting infected with #diphtheria.

Visit a primary health care facility to get vaccinated if you're unsure of your vaccination status.

#Diphtheria is largely vaccine preventable.

#TakeResponsibility

As an individual, what can you do to prevent #Antimicrobial Resistance?

Our #AMR programme manager @beeodune will be live alongside other panellists on @drasatrust's @XSpaces discussion to speak on:

“Supergerms and the Future of Infection :

🗓️ Today, 24th November
🕙6:00 PM

🔗Join the conversation via:
http://bit.ly/LearnWithDRASA7

#WAAW2023 #WorldAMRAwarenessWeek

⏳Live In 30 minutes

Join the discussion on:
“Supergerms and the Future of Infection: What can I do?”

🔗bit.ly/LearnWithDRASA7

#WAAW2023 #WorldAMRAwarenessWeek

Antimicrobials play a vital role in fighting infectious diseases across humans, animals, and plants. However, their effectiveness is diminishing, leading to a global crisis known as #AntimicrobialResistance (AMR).

Let’s raise awareness, promote responsible use, and work together to combat AMR.

#WAAW2023 #WorldAMRAwarenessWeek

Exciting week ahead:

“Breaking Barriers: Repositioning Africa In The Global Health Architecture”

The annual International Conference on Public Health in Africa #CPHIA2023, is happening this year in Lusaka, featuring some of Africa’s best health experts and brightest minds including @NCDCgov

Follow the conversations via @CPHIA_AfricaCDC 

Food safety is key in the prevention of infectious diseases like #LassaFever.

Maintain these safety measures :
✅Store all foods properly in tightly closed containers
✅Ensure proper hygiene in the preparation & consumption of food

#STOPLassaFever

#Meningitis spreads mostly from one person to another through respiratory droplets e.g. coughing, sneezing & close contact such as kissing

Seek immediate medical attention if you experience these symptoms

Let’s #DefeatMeningitis together.

All healthcare workers (doctors, nurses, laboratory scientists, support staff etc) with a high level of exposure to cases of #diphtheria should ensure to get vaccinated.

Ensure to take necessary precautions when handling suspected or confirmed cases of #diphtheria.

#StaySafeStayHealthy

Early recognition of #Meningitis saves lives.

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

#TakeResponsibility to keep your loved ones safe

Human-to-human spread of #LassaFever is possible through direct contact with the body fluids of an infected individual.

Avoid direct contact with body fluids or personal belongings of persons suspected or confirmed with #Lassafever.

Take extra precautions to protect yourselves and those around you .

#StaySafeStayHealthy

The most effective protection against #diphtheria is vaccination with the pentavalent or TD vaccine.

Ensure you and your family members are fully vaccinated against #diphtheria.

#StaySafeStayHealthy