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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.

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

#Anthrax is a severe disease that can affect both humans and animals, including wild animals and livestock such as cows, pigs, camels, sheep, goats, etc.

Read our public health advisory for more information on
➡️Signs and symptoms
➡️Mode of transmission
➡️Who is at risk
➡️Prevention measures

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

Early detection and reporting of suspected #anthrax cases in animals or humans is important for implementing effective control measures

If you suspect that you or an animal may have been exposed to #anthrax, quickly seek immediate medical care (for humans) or veterinary attention (for animals)

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

Nigerians are advised to adhere to precautions to reduce the potential risk of importation, infection and spread of #anthrax

Our public health advisory outlines recommended prevention measures for
➡️ Public
➡️ Livestock owners
➡️ People at risk

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

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The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Nigeria has confirmed one case of #anthrax disease in a mixed livestock farm in Niger State.

Nigerians are urged to adhere to recommended prevention measures to limit the risk of infection and spread of disease.

🔗Press Release
https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/491/confirmation-of-anthrax-outbreak-in-nigeria

The Government of Nigeria, through the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and other one-health stakeholders, have put measures in place to ensure any outbreak of #anthrax in Nigeria is quickly detected, controlled, and contained.

In 5 MINUTES, tune in to join our Director General on Kapital FM as he speaks about #anthrax in Nigeria and what you need to know

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What do you need to know about #anthrax in Nigeria?

This morning, join our DG on Channels Television as he speaks on the response measures that have been initiated, vulnerable populations & prevention measures

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GOtv 48

🔗Livestream https://www.channelstv.com/live/

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TONIGHT, join our Director-General, Dr Ifedayo Adetifa as he speaks on the response to the #anthrax outbreak in Nigeria

Join the conversation live on Arise News

DStv: #416
GOtv: #44
Time: 10:00 PM

🔗Live stream
https://www.youtube.com/live/p1uG49yAmBI?feature=share

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Tune in to join our Director General, Dr Ifedayo Adetifa to discuss the #anthrax outbreak & Nigeria’s response on CNBC Africa

Channel: DStv 410
Programme: Power Launch West Africa
Time: 12:00 PM

Live stream via https://www.youtube.com/live/BmjXDnN1Wuo?feature=share

#Anthrax affects humans in three ways:

➡️Skin infection: direct contact with infected animals through wounds or cuts
➡️Gastrointestinal infection: eating raw or undercooked meat of infected animals or their products
➡️ Inhalation infection: breathing in the spores

Know the signs, symptoms and prevention measures, read:
https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/491/confirmation-of-anthrax-outbreak-in-nigeria

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IN 15 minutes, our Head of Surveillance and Epidemiology, @DrLadun will be live on @channelstv to discuss the ongoing #anthrax outbreak & Nigeria’s response

Join in via
📺: DStv 420
GOtv 48
Time: 12:30 PM

Live stream via https://www.youtube.com/live/2mfBfjTKPG8?feature=share

#DYK? Humans can get infected with anthrax if they come in contact with infected animals or contaminated animal products.

Read our fact sheet on #anthrax to learn more
🔗https://ncdc.gov.ng/diseases/factsheet/72

Humans can get infected with #anthrax by
➡️ Direct contact with infected animals through wounds or cuts
➡️ Eating infected animals or their products including milk.
➡️ Breathing in the spores when an infected animal is slaughtered

Nigerians are urged to practice prevention measures to limit the risk of infection

Prevention measures:
https://ncdc.gov.ng/diseases/factsheet/72

#DYK?

People at higher risk of #anthrax infection are:
➡️Those who handle animals or animal products
➡️Those who consume animals that are found dead
➡️Those who consume raw/undercooked meat from sick animals
etc.

Read our fact sheet to learn more:
🔗https://ncdc.gov.ng/diseases/factsheet/72