Early and accurate diagnosis of #LassaFever increases the chances of survival.

Avoid self-medication. Visit a healthcare facility close to you when ill for prompt treatment.

#LassaFeverInfo

Do you wash your hands properly and regularly?

Wash your hands with soap under running water for at least 20 seconds to prevent the spread of infectious diseases.

Remember that #COVID19 is still a threat!

#TakeResponsibility

Our #COVID19Nigeria situation report(Epi Week 45 & 46) has been published

The situation report provides a summary of the epidemiological situation, datasheet & response activities in Nigeria.

This report is now published BI-WEEKLY

🔗https://ncdc.gov.ng/diseases/sitreps/?cat=14&name=An%20update%20of%20COVID-19%20outbreak%20in%20Nigeria

#TakeResponsibility

Let's work together to prevent the spread of #Lassafever.

Be a guardian of proper sanitation in your community and promote frequent #Handwashing with soap and running water.

Read our latest #LassaFever situation report:
https://ncdc.gov.ng/diseases/sitreps/?cat=5&name=An%20update%20of%20Lassa%20fever%20outbreak%20in%20Nigeria

#Lassafever is preventable.

Take extra precautions to avoid close contact with:
✅Body fluids of infected persons
✅Urine, faeces, saliva or blood of infected rodents
✅Objects, household items, surfaces or eating food contaminated by infected rodents

#TakeResponsibility

#LassaFever is primarily transmitted to humans through direct contact, eating food or drinking water contaminated with urine, faeces, saliva or blood of infected rats.

Always ensure to maintain a clean environment and store foodstuff in rodent-proof containers.

#LassaFeverInfo

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"Despite high mortality & morbidity, drug-resistant bacterial infections remain the forgotten pandemic"

In this PLOS Biology article, our #IPC/#AMR coordinator Dr Tochi Okwor & colleagues write on the need for urgent action & investment focusing on this 'pandemic'.

Read and share:
https://journals.plos.org/plosbiology/article?id=10.1371/journal.pbio.3001903

#LassaFever occurs throughout the year but more cases are recorded during the dry season.

Healthcare workers are urged to maintain a high index of suspicion for #Lassafever.

Be vigilant and look out for symptoms of Lassa fever, not all fevers are malaria.

The #COVID19Vaccine serves as a boost to your immune system and protects you from severe illness.

#GetVaccinated to keep you and your loved ones safe and healthy.

#TakeResponsibility

#LassaFever can be treated

Early symptoms include fever, body weakness, malaise, sore throat, muscle & chest pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, cough & abdominal pain.

Early reporting to a healthcare facility when experiencing symptoms greatly increases the chances of survival.

Know the symptoms of #Mpox.

Visit a healthcare facility close to you for accurate diagnosis and treatment when you observe any symptoms associated with #mpox.

Do not self-medicate!

Public Health Advisory: https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/367/public-health-advisory-on-monkeypox

#TakeResponsibility

#HealthyFutureforAll

Good health systems do not just treat sick people, it promotes healthy living.

#UniversalHealthCoverage emphasises the need to build a world of strong health systems based on equity, trust, healthy environments, investments & accountability.

#UHCDay2022

A high index of suspicion helps the early diagnosis of #LassaFever.

Visit a healthcare facility when experiencing symptoms of #LassaFever for accurate testing and adequate treatment.

#LassaFeverInfo

Since the re-emergence of #Monkeypox in 2017, Nigeria has recorded confirmed cases of the disease across the 36 States and FCT every year.

What is #Mpox❓

#Mpox is highly infectious.

The #Mpox virus spreads through contact with an infected person or animal.

#TakeResponsibility to limit the risk of infection.

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📢#COVID19Update

Following the Presidential Steering Committee on COVID-19's update on the relaxation of #COVID19 measures & travel advisory, we advise all Nigerians to continue to #TakeResponsibility.

🔗Read & share⬇️
Public Health Advisory:
https://www.ncdc.gov.ng/news/429/public-health-advisory-following-the-presidential-approval-for-the-relaxation-of-covid-19-safety-measures-%26-travel-advisory

@PSCCOVID19 Update:
https://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng/media/files/Press_Release_-_Relaxation_of_COVID-19_Rules_Ako_221212_210142.pdf

Are you experiencing symptoms associated with #Mpox?

Visit a #healthcare facility close to you immediately for accurate diagnosis and treatment.

DO NOT SELF-MEDICATE!

#StaySafeStayHealthy.

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Nigerians are advised to continue to #TakeResponsibility.

Visit the nearest government health facility to #GetVaccinated if you have not been previously vaccinated.

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Public Health Advisory:
https://www.ncdc.gov.ng/news/429/public-health-advisory-following-the-presidential-approval-for-the-relaxation-of-covid-19-safety-measures-%26-travel-advisory

@PSCCOVID19 Update:
https://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng/media/files/Press_Release_-_Relaxation_of_COVID-19_Rules_Ako_221212_210142.pdf

#Lassafeverinfo

Our latest Lassa Fever Situation Report has been published on our website (week 49).

This week's situation report and that of previous weeks can be downloaded via https://ncdc.gov.ng/diseases/sitreps/?cat=5&name=An%20update%20of%20Lassa%20fever%20outbreak%20in%20Nigeria

Know the symptoms of #Lassafever & maintain a high index of suspicion.

Symptoms include fever, headache, sore throat, body weakness, cough, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, muscle pains, chest pain, & in severe cases, bleeding from ears, eyes, nose etc.

#StaySafeStayHealthy

#Mpox is preventable.

Let us #TakeResponsibility to practice infection prevention and control measures that have proven to limit the spread of #Mpox infection.

#StaySafeStayHealthy