#OneHealthNigeria builds a nation of healthy people, animals & environment.

Some issues requiring the #OneHealth approach include:
➡Zoonotic diseases eg. #LassaFever, #rabies
➡Environmental contamination
➡Water/Food safety
➡#AntimicrobialResistance

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Zoonotic diseases can be spread through direct or indirect contact with infected animals and their body fluids.

These diseases include #Lassafever, #yellowfever, #monkeypox, #avianinfluenza, #rabies, #tuberculosis etc.

#WorldZoonosesDay

Its #WorldRabiesDay

More than 95% of #rabies cases in humans are from dog bites.

This year, we join the global community to call for strengthened health systems and #OneHealth collaborations to ensure zero deaths from #rabies.

#OneHealthZeroDeaths

#OneHealthNigeria aims to build a nation of healthy people, animals & environment.

Some issues requiring the #OneHealth approach include:
➡Zoonotic diseases eg. #LassaFever, #rabies
➡Environmental contamination
➡Water/Food safety
➡#AntimicrobialResistance

Prevention and control of zoonotic diseases require the collective effort of the human, animal and environmental sectors.

Examples of these diseases are #LassaFever, #Measles, #Cholera, #Rabies, #Monkeypox, #EbolaVirusDisease, #AvianInfluenza etc.

Did you know that #rabies is transmitted through the saliva of infected animals and humans, commonly via bites?

Protect yourself, your family and your community:
1️⃣ Vaccinate your dogs and cats
2️⃣ Avoid stray animals
3️⃣ Seek immediate medical care if bitten

#BeRabiesAware
#WorldRabiesDay

Early recognition of #Rabies symptoms in animals is very important

1️⃣Violent behaviour
2️⃣Excessive salivation
3️⃣Paralysis/staggering
4️⃣Fear of water
5️⃣Blindness
etc.

Report immediately to a veterinary clinic if these symptoms are noticed.

Spread awareness!

#WorldRabiesDay2023

Humans can get infected with #rabies through an open wound, scratch or bite that is contaminated with the saliva of an infected animal or person.

If you have been bitten or scratched, do not wait till you see symptoms❗

Visit the nearest healthcare facility for treatment & vaccination.