Report immediately to a healthcare facility if you or a loved one experiences the below symptoms of #Meningitis
➡️Neck pain
➡️Pain on looking at bright lights
➡️Vomiting
➡️Muscle/joint/limb pain
➡️Rash
➡️Seizures
➡️Cold hands & feet
Early recognition saves lives
➡️Neck pain
➡️Pain on looking at bright lights
➡️Vomiting
➡️Muscle/joint/limb pain
➡️Rash
➡️Seizures
➡️Cold hands & feet
Early recognition saves lives
Early recognition of #Meningitis saves lives.
Seek medical attention immediately if you notice these signs and symptoms in your baby/toddler.
For more information on #Meningitis, visit: https://ncdc.gov.ng/diseases/factsheet/49
#TakeResponsibility to keep your loved ones safe.
Seek medical attention immediately if you notice these signs and symptoms in your baby/toddler.
For more information on #Meningitis, visit: https://ncdc.gov.ng/diseases/factsheet/49
#TakeResponsibility to keep your loved ones safe.
📢COMING UP
In 30 minutes, tune in to join our Director General, Dr Ifedayo Adetifa on News Central TV as he provides an update on the government's response to the diphtheria outbreak
Channel: DStv 422
GOtv 247
Time: 7:30 AM
Live stream via https://www.youtube.com/live/jMJVKFHeU8s?si=MDKUpKKu60ap88l
In 30 minutes, tune in to join our Director General, Dr Ifedayo Adetifa on News Central TV as he provides an update on the government's response to the diphtheria outbreak
Channel: DStv 422
GOtv 247
Time: 7:30 AM
Live stream via https://www.youtube.com/live/jMJVKFHeU8s?si=MDKUpKKu60ap88l
Across the world, meningitis kills 1 in 10 people & causes lifelong disability in 1 in 5 people who survive it.
This #WorldMeningitisDay aims to remind us to raise awareness of #meningitis, its signs & symptoms, available vaccines and the race we must make to #DefeatMeningitis
This #WorldMeningitisDay aims to remind us to raise awareness of #meningitis, its signs & symptoms, available vaccines and the race we must make to #DefeatMeningitis
Bacterial meningitis is largely vaccine-preventable; #meningitis vaccines are safe, effective, and give protection to your family and community.
Parents and caregivers, now is the time to catch up on the childhood immunisations that protect against meningitis.
#WorldMeningitisDay
Parents and caregivers, now is the time to catch up on the childhood immunisations that protect against meningitis.
#WorldMeningitisDay
Did You Know: #Meningitis is a top cause of acquired deafness in children?
Get them vaccinated! Meningitis is largely vaccine-preventable!
Parents/caregivers are urged to visit any primary health care centre close to them to get their children/wards vaccinated against #meningitis.
#TakeResponsibility
Get them vaccinated! Meningitis is largely vaccine-preventable!
Parents/caregivers are urged to visit any primary health care centre close to them to get their children/wards vaccinated against #meningitis.
#TakeResponsibility
📢 Announcing the first Media EIS (Epidemiology, Infodemiology and Social Behaviour Change) Fellowship Program — a cohort of 30 passionate media practitioners will undergo training to strengthen Nigeria’s capacity to prevent, detect and respond to public health events.
We are excited about this journey!
The Media EIS Programme will provide fellows with skills in basic epidemiology, effective social & behavior change communication as well as infodemic management
A critical part of combatting public health events is accurate and timely reporting by media experts
Management of public health emergencies requires qualified media practitioners who can provide life-saving information
The Media-EIS Fellowship aims to fill the information gap and combat misinformation during events of public health importance
We are excited about this journey!
The Media EIS Programme will provide fellows with skills in basic epidemiology, effective social & behavior change communication as well as infodemic management
A critical part of combatting public health events is accurate and timely reporting by media experts
Management of public health emergencies requires qualified media practitioners who can provide life-saving information
The Media-EIS Fellowship aims to fill the information gap and combat misinformation during events of public health importance
Meningitis is an inflammation of the membranes around the spinal cord & brain.
Seek medical attention when you experience signs & symptoms such as:
➡️Fever/severe headache
➡️Vomiting
➡️Drowsiness
➡️Rash
➡️Seizures
➡️Muscle pain
➡️Stiff neck etc.
Seek medical attention when you experience signs & symptoms such as:
➡️Fever/severe headache
➡️Vomiting
➡️Drowsiness
➡️Rash
➡️Seizures
➡️Muscle pain
➡️Stiff neck etc.
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🛑 URGENT:
📢 Beware of a misleading video circulating online! Our Director General, @IfedayoTiffy, DID NOT endorse any AI-manipulated content promoting FAKE health products.
🚫 DO NOT share or engage with it!
For accurate updates, follow our DG's official social media handles:
👉 Twitter: @IfedayoTiffy
👉 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ifedayo.adetifa?mibextid=ZbWKwL
Let's prioritise accurate information and combat misinformation together! 🤝
#StayInformed #FightFakeNews
📢 Beware of a misleading video circulating online! Our Director General, @IfedayoTiffy, DID NOT endorse any AI-manipulated content promoting FAKE health products.
🚫 DO NOT share or engage with it!
For accurate updates, follow our DG's official social media handles:
👉 Twitter: @IfedayoTiffy
👉 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ifedayo.adetifa?mibextid=ZbWKwL
Let's prioritise accurate information and combat misinformation together! 🤝
#StayInformed #FightFakeNews
Reduce the risk of #LassaFever infection and spread in our communities
To reduce the risk of Lassa fever:
🚫Avoid direct contact with rats
🚫 Block all holes to prevent the entry of rats
✅Maintain a clean environment
✅Store grains and foodstuff in rodent-proof containers
To reduce the risk of Lassa fever:
🚫Avoid direct contact with rats
🚫 Block all holes to prevent the entry of rats
✅Maintain a clean environment
✅Store grains and foodstuff in rodent-proof containers
#ThrowBackThursday
An integral part of every public health workforce are #FieldEpidemiologists🦶🏾
Through our #NFELTP, our trained #FieldEpidemiologists with a wide range of perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds strengthen our ability to tackle health challenges effectively.
We continue to celebrate them, not only on #WorldFieldEpidemiologyDay
📷https://youtu.be/S-vIDMHtoPc?feature=shared
An integral part of every public health workforce are #FieldEpidemiologists🦶🏾
Through our #NFELTP, our trained #FieldEpidemiologists with a wide range of perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds strengthen our ability to tackle health challenges effectively.
We continue to celebrate them, not only on #WorldFieldEpidemiologyDay
📷https://youtu.be/S-vIDMHtoPc?feature=shared
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Celebrating Field Epidemiologists - An Integral Part of the Public Health Workforce
Public Health Workforce Week celebrates the contribution of the entire public health workforce. Despite facing unparalleled challenges, members of the public health workforce, who range from addiction support officers and food safety trainers to community…
Hand washing is one of the most effective ways of preventing the spread of infectious diseases including #meningitis
Always wash your hands with soap under running water for protection against meningitis and other deadly diseases
Also ensure you and your loved ones are vaccinated with the recommended immunisations
Always wash your hands with soap under running water for protection against meningitis and other deadly diseases
Also ensure you and your loved ones are vaccinated with the recommended immunisations
📢COMING UP!
What measures are being taken to tackle the ongoing #diphtheria outbreak in Nigeria?
DG Dr Ifedayo Adetifa will be live on Channels Television to provide an update on-
NCDC’S RESPONSE TO THE DIPHTHERIA OUTBREAK
🗓️14th October, 2023
🕤 12:30 PM (GMT+1)
📺DStv 420, GOtv 48
Live stream via https://www.youtube.com/live/ENHYOYm-kUE?feature=shared
What measures are being taken to tackle the ongoing #diphtheria outbreak in Nigeria?
DG Dr Ifedayo Adetifa will be live on Channels Television to provide an update on-
NCDC’S RESPONSE TO THE DIPHTHERIA OUTBREAK
🗓️14th October, 2023
🕤 12:30 PM (GMT+1)
📺DStv 420, GOtv 48
Live stream via https://www.youtube.com/live/ENHYOYm-kUE?feature=shared
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Unclean hands spread germs.
Washing your hands regularly with soap under running water is one of the most important ways to reduce the spread of infectious diseases.
This #GlobalHandwashingDay, let's raise more awareness about this simple but very important habit.
#StaySafeStayHealthy
Washing your hands regularly with soap under running water is one of the most important ways to reduce the spread of infectious diseases.
This #GlobalHandwashingDay, let's raise more awareness about this simple but very important habit.
#StaySafeStayHealthy
📣ICYMI
Did you miss our DG Ifedayo Adetifa's engaging discussion on Channels Television about the ongoing response to the #diphtheria outbreak?
🔗Catch up via
https://youtu.be/-eKr7IAS_jk?si=5Dsx3v-MfeaQUNpQ
Did you miss our DG Ifedayo Adetifa's engaging discussion on Channels Television about the ongoing response to the #diphtheria outbreak?
🔗Catch up via
https://youtu.be/-eKr7IAS_jk?si=5Dsx3v-MfeaQUNpQ
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DG; NCDC On Fight Against Diphtheria | Health Matters
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Strengthening partnerships is key to improving infection prevention and control programs!🫱🏾🫲🏽
Everyone, everywhere in the public and private sectors needs to work together to ensure the widespread adoption of #IPC best practices.
#PreventHAIs
#TurnNigeriaOrange
Everyone, everywhere in the public and private sectors needs to work together to ensure the widespread adoption of #IPC best practices.
#PreventHAIs
#TurnNigeriaOrange
We have published our latest situation report on #CerebrospinalMeningitis.
This report provides a summary of the current epidemiological situation in Nigeria, and our preparedness and response activities.
🔗https://ncdc.gov.ng/diseases/sitreps/?cat=6&name=An%20Update%20of%20Meningitis%20Outbreak%20in%20Nigeria
#TakeResponsibility
This report provides a summary of the current epidemiological situation in Nigeria, and our preparedness and response activities.
🔗https://ncdc.gov.ng/diseases/sitreps/?cat=6&name=An%20Update%20of%20Meningitis%20Outbreak%20in%20Nigeria
#TakeResponsibility
We proudly present the 1st cohort of our Media Epidemiology, Infodemiology and Social Behaviour Change Fellowship Program, a collaboration of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, Breakthrough ACTION-Nigeria, and AFENET Nigeria 👏🏽
Following a highly competitive and rigorous process, these 30 successful fellows will be trained to prevent, detect and respond to public health events through accurate and timely health reporting.
#MediaEIS
Following a highly competitive and rigorous process, these 30 successful fellows will be trained to prevent, detect and respond to public health events through accurate and timely health reporting.
#MediaEIS