#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.

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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

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

Elderly persons & individuals with underlying health conditions are advised to #TakeResponsibility

Protect yourself from #COVID19 infection
✅#WearAMask in public places
✅Wash your hands with soap & water
✅Visit the nearest health facility when ill

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

ALL health workers must continue to maintain a high index of suspicion for #Mpox.

Ensure to take necessary precautions when handling suspected or confirmed cases of #Mpox.

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

What is #Mpox❓
How is it transmitted❓
What are the symptoms❓
What are the recommended #InfectionPreventionandControl measures for the general public and healthcare workers❓

🔗Watch https://youtu.be/cCUu4PXwT0A

#Measles is an acute, highly infectious disease with initial symptoms of high fever, cough, runny nose, red eyes & tiny white spots in the mouth.

Please immediately report to a health facility if you experience these symptoms.

Read more: https://ncdc.gov.ng/diseases/info/M