#Diphtheria is primarily controlled by maintaining widespread immunity through vaccination.

Healthcare workers with the risk of exposure to diphtheria patients should ensure to get vaccinated for their protection.

#TakeResponsibility #VaccinesWork

#Meningitis is an inflammation of a thin layer of the connective tissue that covers the brain and the spinal cord.

This inflammation can be caused by infection with bacteria, viruses, parasites, fungi, injuries and certain drugs.

Know the symptoms to seek early health care.

Advisory:
https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/508/cerebrospinal-meningitis-public-health-advisory

Young children, especially those under or not immunised are at higher risk of #Meningitis infection.

Ensure you and your loved ones have received the appropriate vaccination required to protect against #meningitis.

#VaccinesWork.

Dear healthcare heroes,

Your role is vital in ensuring optimal #diphtheria vaccine uptake.

Your knowledge, compassion, and outreach efforts can dispel doubts and inspire trust.

Let's go the extra mile to get the #diphtheria vaccine to where it is needed, to ensure healthier communities.

#VaccinesWork #VaccinationChampions

#NCDCInTheNews

"We must continuously reassure the country and the international community of our commitment to programme efficiency and financial accountability"- NCDC DG Dr Ifedayo Adetifa

The News Agency of Nigeria writes:
https://nannews.ng/2024/01/30/ncdc/

📢NOTICE!

Our NCDC websites are currently unavailable due to ongoing maintenance activities being carried out by our team. This may also affect some of our applications and may last for not more than 24 hours.

We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. We will be back online as soon as possible.

The spread of #meningitis is usually through:

➡️ Direct person-to-person contact, including droplets from the nose and throat of infected persons.

➡️Close and prolonged contact with an infected individual.

Visit the nearest health facility immediately if you notice any of the CSM-associated signs and symptoms.

#WorldCancerDay2024 aims to promote awareness of cancer as a public health issue and strengthen actions towards improving access to quality care, screening, early detection, treatment and palliative care. 

This year’s theme, #CloseTheCareGap reinforces all persons and groups’ universal right to health despite economic, educational, gender and ethnic differences.

Ensuring food hygiene and safety is key in the prevention of #LassaFever.

➡️Store food in tightly closed containers
➡️Ensure proper hygiene in the preparation and consumption of food.
➡️Do not eat foods that have come in contact with rats

#TakeResponsibility

#Mpox is mostly a self-limiting illness that often lasts for 2−4 weeks.

Visit a healthcare facility when experiencing symptoms associated with the illness for proper care.

Health advisory: https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/367/public-health-advisory-on-monkeypox

#Measles is not just a rash.

Routine immunisation must remain a priority for parents and caregivers.

#TakeResponsibility to prevent the spread of such as #Measles.

Know the symptoms of #Mpox.

Visit a healthcare facility close to you for accurate diagnosis and treatment when you observe any symptoms associated with #mpox.

Do not self-medicate!

#TakeResponsibility

#Mpox spreads easily from one person to another through contact with:

➡️Respiratory fluids of an infected person
➡️Body fluids of an infected person
➡️contaminated materials of an infected person

If you or someone you know observes symptoms associated with #mpox, report to a health facility immediately

Our #LassaFever situation report for week 4, 2024 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

#Mpox is preventable.

❌Avoid contact with sick/dead animals
❌Avoid close/skin-to-skin contact with infected persons or persons showing symptoms
✅Cook all animal meats & products properly before eating
✅Wash hands after handling animals & caring for/visiting sick people

📢Still Open

The call for eligible candidates to apply for the next cohort of the Malaria Modelling Fellowship is still open.

To apply or learn more, visit https://www.coronams.com/mmf/

Application deadline: 18th February 2024

The overall goal of Infection Prevention & Control is to maintain an environment of care that minimises risks of infection for patients, staff & visitors.

These #IPC guidelines must be practised by all #HCWs in public and private primary, secondary & tertiary healthcare facilities.

Read more in the Nigerian Manual of Infection Prevention and Control:
https://ncdc.gov.ng/themes/common/docs/protocols/296_1649340294.pdf

Thank you, Dr Ifedayo Adetifa for your outstanding leadership and dedication to health security in Nigeria.💚

The impact of your tenure at the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention has been truly remarkable.

The #NCDCTeam wishes you continued success in all your future endeavours!!!🎉🎊

Our #LassaFever situation report for week 6, 2024 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

🌍Register To Attend

#OneHealth is not a new concept, but it has become more important in recent years

On the 6th of March, in collaboration with other #onehealth stakeholders and support from Global Implementation Solutions, we will be delving into in-depth discussions on "Connecting Air, Land and Water: When we protect one, we protect all"

Register to join in⬇️
https://bit.ly/OneHealthConference24