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

Do not save your drugs for later or share them with another individual

Complete your dosage as prescribed by a healthcare worker.

Play your part to prevent #AntimicrobialResistance.

#Mpox can be treated.

Do not self-medicate!

Visit a healthcare facility close to you for proper health care when you observe any symptoms associated with #mpox.

#TakeResponsibility

General principles for managing #LassaFever in children can be found in our National Guidelines For Lassa Fever Case Management.

Healthcare workers are urged to download, read and share via https://www.ncdc.gov.ng/themes/common/docs/protocols/92_1547068532.pdf

#Mpox spreads easily through contact with infected persons or contaminated materials.

Healthcare workers are advised to always practice standard care precautions when caring for patients.

Isolate any suspected or confirmed cases for adequate diagnosis and treatment.

It's #WorldHealthDay and #WHO75

The theme '#HealthForAll' calls on the world including #Nigeria to take required actions which can help tackle health challenges today and tomorrow.

Everyone everywhere deserves equitable access to basic health services.

#UniversalHealthCoverage

#HappyEaster Nigeria!

May this season bring you and your loved ones unending happiness, peace, and good health.

Happy celebration!

#NCDCcares

Due to changes in weather patterns, Nigeria, like the rest of the world, is faced with increased risk of disease outbreaks.

In this recent article, our partner @CEPIvaccines emphasises our collective responsibility towards this imminent risk.

Read 🔗
https://endpandemics.cepi.net/climate-change/