It is the dry season!
#Lassafever occurs throughout the year, but more cases are recorded during the dry season i.e., November-May
Healthcare workers are urged to maintain a high index of suspicion for #LF.
Be vigilant & lookout for symptoms of #LF, not all fevers are malaria.
#Lassafever occurs throughout the year, but more cases are recorded during the dry season i.e., November-May
Healthcare workers are urged to maintain a high index of suspicion for #LF.
Be vigilant & lookout for symptoms of #LF, not all fevers are malaria.
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Symptoms of #Cholera include:
➡️Profuse watery stool
➡️Nausea
➡️Vomiting
➡️Weakness
Please do not self-medicate. Visit a healthcare facility immediately for proper treatment.
Advisory: https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/420/stop-cholera%3A-strengthening-water%2C-sanitation-and-hygiene%C2%A0%28wash%29-in-nigeria
#CholeraInfo
➡️Profuse watery stool
➡️Nausea
➡️Vomiting
➡️Weakness
Please do not self-medicate. Visit a healthcare facility immediately for proper treatment.
Advisory: https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/420/stop-cholera%3A-strengthening-water%2C-sanitation-and-hygiene%C2%A0%28wash%29-in-nigeria
#CholeraInfo
Recent travellers to/through Uganda within the past 21 days & are experiencing symptoms associated with #Ebola should call their state ministry of health or 6232 for accurate diagnosis.
DO NOT visit health facilities to avoid the risk of spread through public/private transport.
DO NOT visit health facilities to avoid the risk of spread through public/private transport.
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To prevent the spread of #cholera, Nigerians are urged to:
🚫STOP defaecating in water sources
✅ Keep their environments clean
✅ Drink or use water that is boiled and stored safely
✅ Ensure proper clearing of sewage
✅Wash hands regularly with soap and running water
🚫STOP defaecating in water sources
✅ Keep their environments clean
✅ Drink or use water that is boiled and stored safely
✅ Ensure proper clearing of sewage
✅Wash hands regularly with soap and running water
Let us all work together to reduce the risk of #LassaFever infection and spread in our communities.
🚫Eliminate rats in homes & communities using rat traps
🚫Block all holes in your house to prevent the entry of rats
Learn more via:
https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/350/lassa-fever-public-health-advisory
🚫Eliminate rats in homes & communities using rat traps
🚫Block all holes in your house to prevent the entry of rats
Learn more via:
https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/350/lassa-fever-public-health-advisory
To protect yourself and loved ones from Ebola virus disease, #TakeResponsibility:
✅Wash your hands using soap and running water
⛔Avoid direct handling of dead bats, monkeys etc
⛔Avoid physical contact with anyone with undiagnosed symptoms
📜Advisory
https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/423/public-health-advisory-following-declaration-of-ebola-virus-disease-outbreak-in-uganda
✅Wash your hands using soap and running water
⛔Avoid direct handling of dead bats, monkeys etc
⛔Avoid physical contact with anyone with undiagnosed symptoms
📜Advisory
https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/423/public-health-advisory-following-declaration-of-ebola-virus-disease-outbreak-in-uganda
50 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria;
Lagos-14
Cross River-8
Kano-7
Oyo-7
Bauchi-6
Delta-2
Nasarawa-2
Plateau-2
Rivers-2
266,242 confirmed
259,555 discharged
3,155 deaths
#TakeResponsibility
NB: Our #COVID19 case update is now WEEKLY
This report includes:
▪️Data for 5th - 11th Nov. 2022
▪️5 states with zero cases: Abia, Ekiti, Kaduna, Niger & Sokoto
For a breakdown of cases by state: covid19.ncdc.gov.ng
Lagos-14
Cross River-8
Kano-7
Oyo-7
Bauchi-6
Delta-2
Nasarawa-2
Plateau-2
Rivers-2
266,242 confirmed
259,555 discharged
3,155 deaths
#TakeResponsibility
NB: Our #COVID19 case update is now WEEKLY
This report includes:
▪️Data for 5th - 11th Nov. 2022
▪️5 states with zero cases: Abia, Ekiti, Kaduna, Niger & Sokoto
For a breakdown of cases by state: covid19.ncdc.gov.ng
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#Cholera spreads through food or water contaminated by the faeces of an infected person.
Make your water and food safe:
✅Drink only water from safe sources
🚫Do not defaecate around water sources
✅Eat thoroughly cooked foods
✅Wash fruits & vegetables properly with clean water
Make your water and food safe:
✅Drink only water from safe sources
🚫Do not defaecate around water sources
✅Eat thoroughly cooked foods
✅Wash fruits & vegetables properly with clean water
Home-based care is to be provided to #COVID19 patients with mild symptoms on the advice of assigned & trained health workers
Patients & caregivers must adhere strictly to the home-based isolation criteria & other infection prevention & control measures
🔗
https://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng/media/files/COVID19PatientsBookforHomebasedCare.pdf
Patients & caregivers must adhere strictly to the home-based isolation criteria & other infection prevention & control measures
🔗
https://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng/media/files/COVID19PatientsBookforHomebasedCare.pdf
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#Lassafever remains a major public health challenge in West Africa with Nigeria bearing a high burden.
Know the symptoms, transmission methods and prevention measures for #LassaFever.
Be #LassaFeverAware!
Know the symptoms, transmission methods and prevention measures for #LassaFever.
Be #LassaFeverAware!
Based on available data, the overall risk of importation of the #EbolaVirusDisease and the impact on the health of Nigerians has been assessed as HIGH.
📜Read our public health advisory for measures to prevent the importation of #EVD:
https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/423/public-health-advisory-following-declaration-of-ebola-virus-disease-outbreak-in-uganda
📜Read our public health advisory for measures to prevent the importation of #EVD:
https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/423/public-health-advisory-following-declaration-of-ebola-virus-disease-outbreak-in-uganda
#AntimicrobialResistance is a global concern affecting everyone, everywhere, including users & non-users of #antimicrobials.
#Antimicrobials include #antibiotics, #antivirals, #antifungals & #antiparasitics used to prevent/treat infections in humans, animals & plants.
#WAAW2022
#Antimicrobials include #antibiotics, #antivirals, #antifungals & #antiparasitics used to prevent/treat infections in humans, animals & plants.
#WAAW2022
Healthcare workers are most at risk of person-to-person transmission of #LassaFever.
Always maintain a high index of suspicion for #LassaFever and practice standard precautions always while attending to patients.
Healthcare workers advisory:
https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/351/lassa-fever-healthcare-workers-advisory
Always maintain a high index of suspicion for #LassaFever and practice standard precautions always while attending to patients.
Healthcare workers advisory:
https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/351/lassa-fever-healthcare-workers-advisory
Home-based care refers to when a laboratory-confirmed #COVID19 patient is provided with required medical care at home.
Care is provided by an assigned caregiver who may be a family member, a friend, or an identified person.
📔Read
https://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng/media/files/COVID19PatientsBookforHomebasedCare.pdf
Care is provided by an assigned caregiver who may be a family member, a friend, or an identified person.
📔Read
https://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng/media/files/COVID19PatientsBookforHomebasedCare.pdf
#Monkeypox is preventable.
❌Avoid contact with sick/dead animals
✅Cook all animal meats & products properly before eating
✅Wash hands after handling animals & caring for/visiting sick people
❌Avoid close/skin-to-skin contact with infected persons or persons showing symptoms
❌Avoid contact with sick/dead animals
✅Cook all animal meats & products properly before eating
✅Wash hands after handling animals & caring for/visiting sick people
❌Avoid close/skin-to-skin contact with infected persons or persons showing symptoms
#AntimicrobialResistance is when medicines like #antimalarials, tetracycline, septrin,
Amoxycillin no longer treat diseases they cure previously.
Using antimicrobials "anyhow " is making the treatment of common infections more difficult.
#WorldAntimicrobialAwarenessWeek2022
Amoxycillin no longer treat diseases they cure previously.
Using antimicrobials "anyhow " is making the treatment of common infections more difficult.
#WorldAntimicrobialAwarenessWeek2022
The CASE DEFINITION for #EbolaVirusDisease can be found on our website.
Download and read for definitions of:
✅Suspected cases,
✅Probable case and
✅Laboratory confirmed cases of #EbolaVirusDisease
🔗 https://ncdc.gov.ng/themes/common/docs/protocols/288_1630509239.pdf
Download and read for definitions of:
✅Suspected cases,
✅Probable case and
✅Laboratory confirmed cases of #EbolaVirusDisease
🔗 https://ncdc.gov.ng/themes/common/docs/protocols/288_1630509239.pdf
#Lassafever can be transmitted by food that has been contaminated by the urine and faeces of infected rats.
➡ Cook foods properly before eating.
➡ Store foods away from animals
#TakeResponsibility
➡ Cook foods properly before eating.
➡ Store foods away from animals
#TakeResponsibility
#COVID19 patients with significant co-morbidities e.g., poorly controlled hypertension, diabetes, asthma, other chronic heart, kidney, liver, or lung diseases, and obesity are advised to visit a healthcare facility for proper treatment.
📔Read
https://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng/media/files/COVID19PatientsBookforHomebasedCare.pdf
📔Read
https://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng/media/files/COVID19PatientsBookforHomebasedCare.pdf
Avoid self-medication.
Visit a healthcare facility close to you for accurate diagnosis and treatment when you observe any symptoms associated with #monkeypox.
Public Health Advisory: https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/367/public-health-advisory-on-monkeypox
#TakeResponsibility
Visit a healthcare facility close to you for accurate diagnosis and treatment when you observe any symptoms associated with #monkeypox.
Public Health Advisory: https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/367/public-health-advisory-on-monkeypox
#TakeResponsibility