Today, we applaud the dedication of Nurses and Midwives across Nigeria. Thank you for your selfless service in delivering safe healthcare in #Nigeria.

We enjoin all healthcare workers to continue to #TakeResponsibility by being ambassadors of good #HandHygiene to prevent the spread of infectious diseases, including #COVID19.

#WorldHandHygieneDay
#StaySafe
#SupportNursesAndMidwives

📢COVID-19 UPDATE!

#Nigeria has launched an online course on infection prevention & control for health workers to reduce risk of infection transmission in health care setting👨‍⚕️

Click to register👇🏽
https://elearning.ncdc.gov.ng/courses/infection-prevention-and-control-for-covid-19/

Read more :
https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/258/nigeria-launches-covid-19-online-course-on-infection-prevention-and-control-%28ipc%29

#TakeResponsibility

"The progress of Nigeria as a nation is dependent on our collective effort as a people. Global collaboration & local cooperation is critical to win the fight against #COVID19"

NCDC DG, Dr. Chikwe Ihekweazu, on Nigeria's response to the pandemic with #AriseNews (ARISE.TV).

Watch via: https://youtu.be/ZRqWCSPyUrU.

📚#NCDCPublication

In the last one year, several countries have developed innovative measures in response to the #COVID19 pandemic

Our latest publication in BMJ Innovations reviews homegrown strategies used by #Nigeria & other African countries

https://innovations.bmj.com/content/early/2021/04/06/bmjinnov-2020-000637

Today is #WorldMalariaDay.

In 2020, over 384,000 malaria deaths were recorded in the African Region.

Every malaria case is preventable and curable. We continue to work with Nigeria National Malaria Elimination Programme as part of efforts to #EndMalaria in #Nigeria.

#ZeroMalariaStartsWithMe

Our Director of Surveillance & Epidemiology, Mrs Elsie Ilori & #Lassafever Incident Manager, Ms Chioma Dan Nwafor share how lessons from #AfterActionReviews of Lassa fever outbreaks in #Nigeria, strengthened preparedness & response efforts for #COVID19.

🔗 https://youtu.be/7wB4PyiugW4

🎥 Alliance for Health Policy and Systems Research

📢TWO DAYS TO GO

Join Nigerian experts and other key stakeholders at the launch of the The Lancet #Nigeria Commission!

This report develops recommendations to reposition future policy to achieve #UHC and #HealthForAll Nigerians.

Register via https://t.co/ejPyaMEscK.

Share within your network!

The Lancet Nigeria Commission tells the story of the country through a health lens.

It has been led by an incredible group of colleagues interested in making a positive difference in #Nigeria's healthcare system.

🔗https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/launch-event-the-lancet-nigeria-commission-tickets-288443962657?keep_tld=1

🕔 5pm

The wellbeing of our #children is important to their success in the future and a better #Nigeria!

Together, we can protect the health of our #children.

Happy Children's Day!

Yesterday, our National Emerging Viral Haemorrhagic Fevers Technical Working Group met to assess the risk of importation & potential impact of #MarburgVirus Disease to #Nigeria to inform in-country preparedness.

Press release ⬇️
https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/411/ncdc-on-high-alert-following-second-incidence-of-marburg-virus-disease-detected-in-west-africa

It's #WorldHealthDay and #WHO75

The theme '#HealthForAll' calls on the world including #Nigeria to take required actions which can help tackle health challenges today and tomorrow.

Everyone everywhere deserves equitable access to basic health services.

#UniversalHealthCoverage

📜Press Release

In 2017, #Nigeria conducted a baseline Joint External Evaluation (JEE), followed by a country-led 2019 mid-term JEE, to thoroughly assess the country's public health security system using a multisectoral approach that involved external & internal teams of experts.

This year, we are reiterating our commitment to prioritising our national health security by conducting the national JEE 3.0 in line with International Health Regulations.

What does this entail? Read:
https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/445/nigeria-reiterates-her-commitment-to-prioritisation-of-global-and-national-health-security-by-conducting-the-national-joint-external-evaluation-%28jee-3.0%29

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The #anthrax outbreak in Ghana poses a great public health risk to #Nigeria due to the dangerous and highly transmissible nature of the disease.

Given the #EidulAdha festivity, the National One Health Coordinating Unit led by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention and the Department of Veterinary & Pest Control Services - FMARD has published a public health advisory.

🔗Read
https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/461/public-health-advisory%3A-anthrax-outbreak-in-ghana

📣ICYMI

Did you miss our DG Ifedayo Adetifa's engaging discussion on Channels Television about the ongoing response to the #diphtheria outbreak?

🔗Catch up via
https://youtu.be/-eKr7IAS_jk?si=5Dsx3v-MfeaQUNpQ

ICYMI

Our DG, Dr Ifedayo Adetifa was live on Channels Television's morning brief to speak explicitly on #LassaFever and #Meningitis: current situation, response activities and recommended prevention measures.

🔗Catch up via
https://youtu.be/_7Jhq8CYF2c?feature=shared

#MyHealthMyRight means everyone - no matter the age, gender, tribe, location or economic status – all have a right to good health.

As #Nigeria strides towards the achievement of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, the commitment is clear: Leave No One Behind in the quest for #healthcoverage.

#HealthSectorRenewal #HealthForAll #WorldHealthDay2024

#EidMubarak to all Muslim faithful.

May this season fill your homes, community and the whole of #Nigeria with overwhelming peace and good health.

#StaySafe and healthy as you #CelebrateResponsibly

#EidAlFitr from us at the NCDC