Seek immediate medical attention if you or a loved one notice any of the symptoms associated with #Meningitis:
➡️Neck pain
➡️Pain when exposed to bright lights
➡️Vomiting
➡️Muscle/joint/limb pain
➡️Rash
➡️Seizures
➡️Cold hands & feet
#TakeResponsibility to stay safe
➡️Neck pain
➡️Pain when exposed to bright lights
➡️Vomiting
➡️Muscle/joint/limb pain
➡️Rash
➡️Seizures
➡️Cold hands & feet
#TakeResponsibility to stay safe
Standard #IPC is key to preventing the spread of infection from patients to health workers, health workers to other health workers or their families, and from the patients to the rest of the community.
🔗Download our National Guideline on #IPC for #VHF
https://ncdc.gov.ng/themes/common/docs/protocols/111_1579986179.pdf
🔗Download our National Guideline on #IPC for #VHF
https://ncdc.gov.ng/themes/common/docs/protocols/111_1579986179.pdf
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The most effective protection against #diphtheria is vaccination with the pentavalent or TD vaccine.
Parents and caregivers should ensure that their children are fully vaccinated against #diphtheria.
#StopDiphtheria
#DiphtheriaAwareness
#VaccinesWork
Parents and caregivers should ensure that their children are fully vaccinated against #diphtheria.
#StopDiphtheria
#DiphtheriaAwareness
#VaccinesWork
Unclean hands spreads diseases.
Proper hand hygiene is a simple yet effective way to prevent the spread of #LassaFever. Ensure you wash your hands regularly with soap under running water at these important times:
✅Before & after eating
✅After coughing/sneezing
✅Upon returning home
✅While caring for the ill
✅When entering/leaving a public space
#TakeResponsibility
Proper hand hygiene is a simple yet effective way to prevent the spread of #LassaFever. Ensure you wash your hands regularly with soap under running water at these important times:
✅Before & after eating
✅After coughing/sneezing
✅Upon returning home
✅While caring for the ill
✅When entering/leaving a public space
#TakeResponsibility
Runny nose, red eyes, cough, high fever and tiny white spots in the mouth are early symptoms of #measles infection.
Seek immediate medical attention if you experience these symptoms or notice them in your loved ones.
Visit https://ncdc.gov.ng/diseases/info/M to read more
Seek immediate medical attention if you experience these symptoms or notice them in your loved ones.
Visit https://ncdc.gov.ng/diseases/info/M to read more
📢 COMING UP!!!
In ONE hour, the third of our #LassaFever webinar series will be LIVE!!!
This series will focus on Infection Prevention and Control measures to be instituted in readiness for an outbreak of #LassaFever.
🕙 10 AM
Join us via:
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ua8xxDt-QXGHpSgwSZXxww
In ONE hour, the third of our #LassaFever webinar series will be LIVE!!!
This series will focus on Infection Prevention and Control measures to be instituted in readiness for an outbreak of #LassaFever.
🕙 10 AM
Join us via:
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ua8xxDt-QXGHpSgwSZXxww
Universal Health Coverage = Everyone, everywhere having easy access to quality healthcare whenever and wherever, without financial hardship
The need for strong and resilient health systems to achieve quality health cannot be over-emphasized as we commemorate the #UHCDay
#HealthForAll
The need for strong and resilient health systems to achieve quality health cannot be over-emphasized as we commemorate the #UHCDay
#HealthForAll
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#Diphtheria is an infectious disease, not a punishment from God.
Spread awareness not rumours.
Seek medical help immediately if you observe #diphtheria symptoms.
#DiphtheriaAwareness
#StopDiphtheria
Spread awareness not rumours.
Seek medical help immediately if you observe #diphtheria symptoms.
#DiphtheriaAwareness
#StopDiphtheria
Q: What is #diphtheria?
A: #Diphtheria is a serious infection, caused by the toxin-producing Corynebacterium diphtheriae which affects the nose, throat and sometimes the skin of an individual.
For more FAQs on #Diphtheria, watch 👇🏼 & share:
🔗
https://youtu.be/6ZAgfCBDh0c
A: #Diphtheria is a serious infection, caused by the toxin-producing Corynebacterium diphtheriae which affects the nose, throat and sometimes the skin of an individual.
For more FAQs on #Diphtheria, watch 👇🏼 & share:
🔗
https://youtu.be/6ZAgfCBDh0c
YouTube
FAQs on Diphtheria
What is Diphtheria?
Diphtheria is a serious bacterial infection caused by toxin-producing Corynebacterium diphtheriae that affects the nose, throat, and sometimes, skin of an individual.
Children and Adults who are partially or not vaccinated are at risk…
Diphtheria is a serious bacterial infection caused by toxin-producing Corynebacterium diphtheriae that affects the nose, throat, and sometimes, skin of an individual.
Children and Adults who are partially or not vaccinated are at risk…
Q: Who is at risk of #diphtheria infection?
A:
➡️Children & adults who are unvaccinated or partially vaccinated with the anti-diphtheria vaccine
➡️Individuals who live in crowded or dirty environments
➡️Healthcare workers
For more FAQs, watch & share👇🏼
https://youtu.be/6ZAgfCBDh0c
A:
➡️Children & adults who are unvaccinated or partially vaccinated with the anti-diphtheria vaccine
➡️Individuals who live in crowded or dirty environments
➡️Healthcare workers
For more FAQs, watch & share👇🏼
https://youtu.be/6ZAgfCBDh0c
YouTube
FAQs on Diphtheria
What is Diphtheria?
Diphtheria is a serious bacterial infection caused by toxin-producing Corynebacterium diphtheriae that affects the nose, throat, and sometimes, skin of an individual.
Children and Adults who are partially or not vaccinated are at risk…
Diphtheria is a serious bacterial infection caused by toxin-producing Corynebacterium diphtheriae that affects the nose, throat, and sometimes, skin of an individual.
Children and Adults who are partially or not vaccinated are at risk…
📜
Annual outbreaks of #LassaFever involve the infection and death of a loved family member, a spouse, a parent, and often seasoned healthcare workers and team members.
Our #LF health advisory provides measures through which health workers and the public can protect themselves.
🔗Read via https://www.ncdc.gov.ng/news/507/lassa-fever-public-health-advisory
Annual outbreaks of #LassaFever involve the infection and death of a loved family member, a spouse, a parent, and often seasoned healthcare workers and team members.
Our #LF health advisory provides measures through which health workers and the public can protect themselves.
🔗Read via https://www.ncdc.gov.ng/news/507/lassa-fever-public-health-advisory
📜
We are aware of the #DengueFever outbreak reported in Sokoto State.
Based on a dynamic risk assessment, the current risk level of the dengue outbreak has been determined to be MODERATE.
However, measures have been taken by the National Emerging Viral Haemorrhagic Diseases Technical Working Group and partners to control the outbreak and prevent the further spread.
🔗Press release
https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/506/ncdc-on-alert-following-the-confirmation-of-the-dengue-fever-outbreak-in-sokoto-state.
We are aware of the #DengueFever outbreak reported in Sokoto State.
Based on a dynamic risk assessment, the current risk level of the dengue outbreak has been determined to be MODERATE.
However, measures have been taken by the National Emerging Viral Haemorrhagic Diseases Technical Working Group and partners to control the outbreak and prevent the further spread.
🔗Press release
https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/506/ncdc-on-alert-following-the-confirmation-of-the-dengue-fever-outbreak-in-sokoto-state.
Q: How does #diphtheria spread?
A: #Diphtheria spreads easily through:
➡️Direct contact with infected people
➡️Droplets from an infected person while coughing or sneezing
➡️Contact with contaminated objects/clothing
For more FAQs, watch 👇🏼 & share:
🔗
https://youtu.be/6ZAgfCBDh0c
A: #Diphtheria spreads easily through:
➡️Direct contact with infected people
➡️Droplets from an infected person while coughing or sneezing
➡️Contact with contaminated objects/clothing
For more FAQs, watch 👇🏼 & share:
🔗
https://youtu.be/6ZAgfCBDh0c
YouTube
FAQs on Diphtheria
What is Diphtheria?
Diphtheria is a serious bacterial infection caused by toxin-producing Corynebacterium diphtheriae that affects the nose, throat, and sometimes, skin of an individual.
Children and Adults who are partially or not vaccinated are at risk…
Diphtheria is a serious bacterial infection caused by toxin-producing Corynebacterium diphtheriae that affects the nose, throat, and sometimes, skin of an individual.
Children and Adults who are partially or not vaccinated are at risk…
Lassa fever (LF) initially presents like other common illnesses accompanied by a fever, such as malaria.
Healthcare workers are urged to remain vigilant.
Consider a #LF diagnosis when seeing patients showing symptoms of fever.
🔗Health Advisory
https://www.ncdc.gov.ng/news/507/lassa-fever-public-health-advisory
Healthcare workers are urged to remain vigilant.
Consider a #LF diagnosis when seeing patients showing symptoms of fever.
🔗Health Advisory
https://www.ncdc.gov.ng/news/507/lassa-fever-public-health-advisory
What is #diphtheria?
Who is most at risk of getting infected?
What are the signs and symptoms of #diphtheria infection?
Watch & share 👇🏼
🔗https://youtu.be/6ZAgfCBDh0c?feature=shared
Who is most at risk of getting infected?
What are the signs and symptoms of #diphtheria infection?
Watch & share 👇🏼
🔗https://youtu.be/6ZAgfCBDh0c?feature=shared
YouTube
FAQs on Diphtheria
What is Diphtheria?
Diphtheria is a serious bacterial infection caused by toxin-producing Corynebacterium diphtheriae that affects the nose, throat, and sometimes, skin of an individual.
Children and Adults who are partially or not vaccinated are at risk…
Diphtheria is a serious bacterial infection caused by toxin-producing Corynebacterium diphtheriae that affects the nose, throat, and sometimes, skin of an individual.
Children and Adults who are partially or not vaccinated are at risk…
Individuals with symptoms suggestive of #diphtheria should report to a healthcare facility immediately for diagnosis and proper treatment.
Ensure you take extra precautionary measures while visiting to prevent the risk of spread.
Watch & share 👇🏼
🔗https://youtu.be/6ZAgfCBDh0c?feature=shared
Ensure you take extra precautionary measures while visiting to prevent the risk of spread.
Watch & share 👇🏼
🔗https://youtu.be/6ZAgfCBDh0c?feature=shared
YouTube
FAQs on Diphtheria
What is Diphtheria?
Diphtheria is a serious bacterial infection caused by toxin-producing Corynebacterium diphtheriae that affects the nose, throat, and sometimes, skin of an individual.
Children and Adults who are partially or not vaccinated are at risk…
Diphtheria is a serious bacterial infection caused by toxin-producing Corynebacterium diphtheriae that affects the nose, throat, and sometimes, skin of an individual.
Children and Adults who are partially or not vaccinated are at risk…
Doctors, nurses, & other health workers who provide direct patient care without standard precautions are at higher risk of #LassaFever infection
Use gloves and other appropriate personal protective equipment while providing care for a patient
#TakeResponsibility to stay safe!
Use gloves and other appropriate personal protective equipment while providing care for a patient
#TakeResponsibility to stay safe!
Wishing all Nigerians a healthy and joyful Christmas! 🎄
May the spirit of the season bring happiness and well-being to your homes.
Stay safe, cherish moments, and embrace the gift of good health.
#MerryChristmas!🎄🎄
May the spirit of the season bring happiness and well-being to your homes.
Stay safe, cherish moments, and embrace the gift of good health.
#MerryChristmas!🎄🎄
All body fluids of persons infected with #LassaFever can potentially spread the disease including
➡️Blood
➡️Urine
➡️Vomitus
➡️Faeces
➡️Saliva
➡️Breast milk
➡️Semen
➡️Sputum
➡️Amniotic fluid
➡️Cerebrospinal fluid
Take extra precautions to avoid direct contact
#StayHealthy
➡️Blood
➡️Urine
➡️Vomitus
➡️Faeces
➡️Saliva
➡️Breast milk
➡️Semen
➡️Sputum
➡️Amniotic fluid
➡️Cerebrospinal fluid
Take extra precautions to avoid direct contact
#StayHealthy
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#Diphtheria is an infectious disease, not a punishment from God.
Spread awareness not rumours.
Seek medical help immediately if you observe #diphtheria symptoms.
#DiphtheriaAwareness
#StopDiphtheria
Spread awareness not rumours.
Seek medical help immediately if you observe #diphtheria symptoms.
#DiphtheriaAwareness
#StopDiphtheria