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

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#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
#AntimicrobialStewardship (AMS) instituted at the global, national & subnational levels is recognised as a major strategy to tackle #AMR

Our peer-reviewed article appraises the factors influencing the implementation of AMS in Nigerian health facilities
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#Measles is highly contagious.

Isolate all suspected cases of the disease and take them to the nearest healthcare facility immediately.

Read more via https://ncdc.gov.ng/diseases/info/M
REDNESS OF THE EYE is an early indication of #Measles when observed with symptoms like high-grade fever, running nose, dry cough & tiny spots in the mouth.

Please report immediately to a health facility when these symptoms are observed.

Visit https://ncdc.gov.ng/diseases/info/M for more.
Seasons greetings Nigerians! 🎄

The #NCDCTeam wishes you and your family all things bright and beautiful this Christmas season.

May your Christmas be filled with joy, love, an abundance of health and happiness.

#NCDCcares ❤️