Exciting week ahead:

“Breaking Barriers: Repositioning Africa In The Global Health Architecture”

The annual International Conference on Public Health in Africa #CPHIA2023, is happening this year in Lusaka, featuring some of Africa’s best health experts and brightest minds including @NCDCgov

Follow the conversations via @CPHIA_AfricaCDC 

Food safety is key in the prevention of infectious diseases like #LassaFever.

Maintain these safety measures :
✅Store all foods properly in tightly closed containers
✅Ensure proper hygiene in the preparation & consumption of food

#STOPLassaFever

#Meningitis spreads mostly from one person to another through respiratory droplets e.g. coughing, sneezing & close contact such as kissing

Seek immediate medical attention if you experience these symptoms

Let’s #DefeatMeningitis together.

All healthcare workers (doctors, nurses, laboratory scientists, support staff etc) with a high level of exposure to cases of #diphtheria should ensure to get vaccinated.

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

#StaySafeStayHealthy

Early recognition of #Meningitis saves lives.

Seek medical attention immediately if you notice these signs and symptoms in your baby/toddler.

#TakeResponsibility to keep your loved ones safe

Human-to-human spread of #LassaFever is possible through direct contact with the body fluids of an infected individual.

Avoid direct contact with body fluids or personal belongings of persons suspected or confirmed with #Lassafever.

Take extra precautions to protect yourselves and those around you .

#StaySafeStayHealthy

The most effective protection against #diphtheria is vaccination with the pentavalent or TD vaccine.

Ensure you and your family members are fully vaccinated against #diphtheria.

#StaySafeStayHealthy

#Lassafever infection can be prevented with the right measures in place.

To prevent the spread of #Lassafever:
➡️Practice good hygiene
➡️Maintain a clean environment
➡️Block all holes in your house to prevent entry of rodents
➡️ Ensure proper disposal of garbage

#TakeResponsibility

The #WorldAIDSDay2023 theme, '#LetCommunitiesLead' highlights the shared responsibility we all have in the fight against HIV/AIDS.

Let’s make a difference:
📻Raise awareness of prevention measures
📣Advocate for testing and treatment for all
✊🏽Stand against stigma and discrimination

Viral hemorrhagic fevers #VHFs are a group of infectious diseases that affect multiple organ systems in the body and may be accompanied by bleeding.

What are the #InfectionPreventionandControl practices that need to be in place in the management of VHFs?

🔗Download our National Guideline on #IPC for #VHF
https://ncdc.gov.ng/themes/common/docs/protocols/111_1579986179.pdf

Unvaccinated young children are at the highest risk of #measles infection and its complications.

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

#TakeResponsibility

Viral Haemorrhagic Fevers #VHFs are a group of illnesses caused by viruses that damage blood vessels and can cause severe bleeding.

Our national guideline on #InfectionPreventionandControl for #VHFs is designed as a major reference for anyone involved in the care and management of #VHFs cases.

🔗Download and read via
https://ncdc.gov.ng/themes/common/docs/protocols/111_1579986179.pdf

#Meningitis can affect any age group but mostly occurs in children and young adults.

Visit a healthcare centre for immediate medical attention if you notice any of these symptoms in your young ones.

Let’s #DefeatMeningitis together.

Common Viral Haemorrhagic Fevers #VHFs include #LassaFever, #EbolaVirusDisease, #YellowFever, #DengueFever, #MarburgFever and #CrimeanCongoHaemorrhagicFever.

What are the #InfectionPreventionandControl practices that need to be in place in the management of VHFs?

🔗Download our National Guideline on #IPC for #VHF
https://ncdc.gov.ng/themes/common/docs/protocols/111_1579986179.pdf

#Measles is a highly contagious disease with initial symptoms of high-grade fever, cough, runny nose, red eyes & tiny white spots in the mouth.

Seek immediate medical attention if you experience these symptoms or notice them in your loved ones.

#StaySafeStayHealthy

Socio-economic factors could limit persons in rural communities from visiting health facilities with their children to get vaccinated.

#HealthcareWorkers are urged to #TakeResponsibility. Let us protect our own by getting the anti-diphtheria vaccine to the communities.

#StopDiphtheria
#DiphtheriaAwareness
#Healthworkers

Our National Guideline on #InfectionPreventionandControl for Viral Haemorrhagic Fevers is designed for a well-coordinated, standardised, and effective response to these potential diseases, safeguarding both healthcare workers and the public.

🔗Download and read via
https://ncdc.gov.ng/themes/common/docs/protocols/111_1579986179.pdf

#EmergencyPreparedness
#EmergencyResponse
#HealthforAll

#NCDCPublication

Recent #mpox outbreaks have included changes to the disease's natural history, symptoms and demographics of infected persons, and the disease's expanding geographic distribution.

Evidence of an increased risk of #mpox infection in adults and an independent correlation with the risk of HIV infection can be seen in this @NCDCgov first-authored publication by @DesolaOgunleye.

📜Read findings via https://gh.bmj.com/content/8/11/e013126.long

Herbal drinks and tea may offer comfort, but they are NOT a cure for diphtheria.

Seek medical attention immediately if you suspect infection or notice any of the symptoms of #diphtheria.

Early treatment saves lives!

#DiphtheriaAwareness
#StopDiphtheria

Health workers,

Continuous and appropriate use of infection prevention and control methods is crucial to protect yourself from Healthcare-Associated Infections and further spread in the community.

🔗Download our National Guideline on #IPC for #VHF
https://ncdc.gov.ng/themes/common/docs/protocols/111_1579986179.pdf

Seek immediate medical attention if you or a loved one notice any of the symptoms associated with #Meningitis:

➡️Neck pain
➡️Pain when exposed to bright lights
➡️Vomiting
➡️Muscle/joint/limb pain
➡️Rash
➡️Seizures
➡️Cold hands & feet

#TakeResponsibility to stay safe