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
#COVID19 patients on home-based care are advised to:
🚭Stop unhealthy habits or behaviours such as smoking, drinking alcohol
🚰Ensure adequate fluid intake
🥣Build their immunity with healthy meals, adequate rest, & light exercises
🪟Stay in well-ventilated spaces
🚭Stop unhealthy habits or behaviours such as smoking, drinking alcohol
🚰Ensure adequate fluid intake
🥣Build their immunity with healthy meals, adequate rest, & light exercises
🪟Stay in well-ventilated spaces
Misuse or overuse of #antibiotics💊 & other #antimicrobials can reduce its effectiveness in treating common infections in animals & humans.
From 18th-24th November, we are joining the global health community to mark the annual #WorldAntimicrobialAwarenessWeek2022 .
#StayTuned
From 18th-24th November, we are joining the global health community to mark the annual #WorldAntimicrobialAwarenessWeek2022 .
#StayTuned
41 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria;
Lagos-10
Taraba-10
Rivers-8
Nasarawa-6
Oyo-3
Bayelsa-2
Kano-2
266,283 confirmed
259,640 discharged
3,155 deaths
#TakeResponsibility
NB: Our #COVID19 case update is now WEEKLY
This report includes:
▪️Data for 12th - 18th Nov. 2022
▪️6 states with zero cases: Abia, Bauchi, Ekiti, Kaduna, Plateau & Sokoto
For a breakdown of cases by state: covid19.ncdc.gov.ng
Lagos-10
Taraba-10
Rivers-8
Nasarawa-6
Oyo-3
Bayelsa-2
Kano-2
266,283 confirmed
259,640 discharged
3,155 deaths
#TakeResponsibility
NB: Our #COVID19 case update is now WEEKLY
This report includes:
▪️Data for 12th - 18th Nov. 2022
▪️6 states with zero cases: Abia, Bauchi, Ekiti, Kaduna, Plateau & Sokoto
For a breakdown of cases by state: covid19.ncdc.gov.ng
Today is #WorldToiletDay.
Safe sanitation practices protect groundwater.
Let us take extra responsibility to prevent human waste from spreading into groundwater:
➡️Stop open defaecation
➡️Build your toilets away from sources of water
➡️Properly dispose of sewage
Safe sanitation practices protect groundwater.
Let us take extra responsibility to prevent human waste from spreading into groundwater:
➡️Stop open defaecation
➡️Build your toilets away from sources of water
➡️Properly dispose of sewage