#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

Severe disease, admissions and deaths disproportionately affect the unvaccinated and those with risk factors i.e., older people, people with underlying health conditions and the immunocompromised.

#GetVaccinated against #COVID19 to stay safe and healthy.

#TakeResponsibility

#Mpox can spread from one person to another through contact with:

➡️respiratory fluids of an infected person
➡️body fluids of an infected person
➡️contaminated materials of an infected person

If you or someone you know observes symptoms, report to a health facility immediately

Keep a safe distance from anyone showing symptoms of a respiratory illness to limit the risk of #COVID19 infection.

Remember to:
☑️Get vaccinated
☑️Get tested if you notice #COVID19-associated symptoms

#TakeResponsibility

The theme for #WorldWaterDay2023 is 'Accelerating the change to solve the water and sanitation crisis'

Diseases like #cholera, #yellowfever, #typhoid and #malaria can be prevented by proper water/sewage management & by consumption of clean water

Be the change you want to see!

#Mpox symptoms include:
➡️Fever
➡️Headache
➡️Body pain & weakness
➡️Sore throat
➡️Rash on the face, palms, soles of the feet and genitals
➡️Swollen lymph nodes

If you or someone you know experience these symptoms, visit a healthcare facility for proper diagnosis and care

Today is #WorldTuberculosisDay

We join hands together with the National Tuberculosis and Leprosy Control Programme, the Federal Ministry of Health Nigeria, and others to declare that #YesWeCanEndTB in Nigeria.

Tuberculosis is preventable and treatable. Dial *3340# for more information on #TB.

#StrongerTogether

Clean Hands is Key!

Hand hygiene is one of the most effective ways to reduce the spread of infectious diseases like #LassaFever, #COVID19 and #Cholera.

Encourage the practice of regular hand washing with soap and running water among your family and friends to stay healthy.

#CerebrospinalMeningitis (CSM) is an easily transmissible disease with confirmed cases reported all year round in Nigeria.

Download our latest #CSM situation report for a summary of the disease situation and our response activities

🔗https://ncdc.gov.ng/diseases/sitreps/?cat=6&name=An%20Update%20of%20Meningitis%20Outbreak%20in%20Nigeria

#TakeResponsibility

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

➡️Store your foodstuff in rodent-proof containers
➡️Maintain a clean environment always
➡️Practice hand hygiene

This year, 784 confirmed cases of #LassaFever and 142 deaths have been reported across 23 States in Nigeria.

🔗Read more on the epidemiological situation of #LassaFever in Nigeria and our response activities via https://ncdc.gov.ng/diseases/sitreps/?cat=5&name=An%20update%20of%20Lassa%20fever%20outbreak%20in%20Nigeria

Meningitis can affect any age group but is more common in children and young adults.

Visit a health center facility for immediate attention if you observe any of the below symptoms.

#TakeResponsibility to stay safe

Seek the advice of a qualified healthcare professional when you feel sick.

Self-medication can be harmful.

#TakeResponsibility by using antimicrobials appropriately

The most common signs and symptoms of #Meningitis include:

➡️High fever
➡️Neck stiffness
➡️Vomiting
➡️Drowsiness
➡️Lack of appetite
➡️Sensitivity to light
➡️Rashes
➡️Seizures

Visit a healthcare facility for immediate attention if you observe any of these symptoms.

Healthcare workers are advised to always be vigilant - lookout for symptoms of #LassaFever, not all fevers are malaria.

Any febrile illness that has not responded to the use of anti-malaria or antibiotics after 48 hrs should raise an index of suspicion for #LF.

#LassaFeverInfo

Vaccination is the best prevention measure against #CerebrospinalMeningitis.

Ensure you complete the routine immunisation for your children or wards to keep them safe and #healthy.

#TakeResponsibility

#LassaFever can be treated.

Early presentation to a healthcare facility greatly increases the chances of survival.

Report to the nearest health facility when you experience symptoms associated with #LassaFever.

#Diphtheria is a vaccine-preventable disease.

Parents/caregivers should ensure that their children are fully vaccinated with three doses of the pentavalent vaccine as recommended in the childhood immunisation schedule.

Visit a primary health care centre close to you today!

All healthcare workers should have a high index of suspicion for #LassaFever in individuals that have not responded to standard anti-malaria treatment & treatment for other common infectious causes of fever within 48-72 hours

🔗Download & read guideline:
https://www.ncdc.gov.ng/themes/common/docs/protocols/92_1547068532.pdf

Healthcare workers should raise suspicion for patients with a history of contact with

➡️a probable/confirmed case of #LassaFever within 21 days of onset of fever
➡️body fluids/tissues of a patient with a febrile illness, symptoms & signs suggestive of #LF


🔗Read and share
https://www.ncdc.gov.ng/themes/common/docs/protocols/92_1547068532.pdf

#Meningitis is an inflammation of the brain & spinal cord membranes commonly caused by an infection. It could lead to lifelong disabilities & death.

Seek immediate medical attention if you experience symptoms.

For more information on #Meningitis, visit: https://ncdc.gov.ng/diseases/factsheet/49