Love ❤️ and #Meningitis!

In this #HealthTori episode, we explore the story of a young man facing ongoing challenges stemming from a #Meningitis infection he had during childhood.

🔗Listen, learn and share full episode
https://youtu.be/8-dlxFfcWhc?feature=shared

Did You Know: #Meningitis is a top cause of acquired deafness in children?

Parents/caregivers are urged to get them vaccinated! Meningitis is largely vaccine-preventable!

Visit any primary health care centre close to you to get your children/wards vaccinated against #meningitis.

#TakeResponsibility

You can reduce your risk of getting infected with #Lassafever by preventing the entry of rodents into your homes.

Ensure you:
➡️Maintain a clean environment
➡️Block all holes in your house to discourage entry of rodents
➡️ Dispose of dirts and food wastes properly

#Antimicrobials are vital in fighting infectious diseases across humans, animals, and plants.

However, their effectiveness is diminishing, leading to a growing and urgent crisis known as #AntimicrobialResistance.

Let’s promote the responsible use and work together to combat #AMR.

Our #LassaFever situation report for week 21, 2024 has been published.

The weekly report provides a summary of the #LassaFever epidemiological situation and response activities in Nigeria.

🔗Download, read, and share via
https://ncdc.gov.ng/diseases/sitreps/?cat=5&name=An%20update%20of%20Lassa%20fever%20outbreak%20in%20Nigeria

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

Ensure you complete your dosage as prescribed by a certified healthcare worker.

Play your part to prevent #AntimicrobialResistance.

#Measles is not just a rash, it is highly contagious.

Routine immunisation must remain a priority for parents and caregivers.

#StaySafeStayHealthy

Humans are continually faced with an increasing number of diseases transmitted from animals through our shared environment.

This #WorldEnvironmentDay, let's recommit to restoring the balance between the human-animal-environment interface by protecting our environment.

#GenerationRestoration begins with you.

#AntimicrobialResistance in sexually transmitted infections such as gonorrhea, syphilis & chlamydia is a major public health threat.

Antibiotics should only be prescribed by healthcare professionals after an appropriate diagnostic test.

Be an #AntimicrobialGuardian

Over 200 diseases are caused by eating food contaminated with bacteria, viruses, parasites or chemical substances such as heavy metals.

This #WorldFoodSafetyDay is a reminder that every food producer, transporter, vendor and consumer has a crucial role to play in ensuring food hygiene and safety at all times.

#Cholera can be prevented.

Immunisation with the oral cholera vaccine plays an important role in outbreak prevention and control and the long-term elimination of #cholera.

#GetVaccinated

Severe cases of #cholera can cause death within hours due to dehydration.

Recognise the signs and symptoms to ensure you seek early healthcare and treatment if suspected.

As the rainy season intensifies, increasing cases of cholera are being recorded.

Read our health advisory for information on:
➡️ People most at risk
➡️ Modes of spread
➡️ Signs and symptoms
➡️ Prevention measures

🔗 https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/513/stop-cholera%3A-public-health-advisory

#Cholera Situation Report

Our monthly Cholera Situation Report for May 2024 has been published on our website.

🔗You can download, read and share via
https://ncdc.gov.ng/diseases/sitreps/?cat=7&name=An%20update%20of%20Cholera%20outbreak%20in%20Nigeria

Contamination of drinking #water can occur at the source, during transportation, or storage at home.

Ensure your water is safe before use:
➡️BOIL water before drinking
➡️USE water from safe sources
➡️STORE water in properly covered containers
➡️ENSURE bottled water is properly sealed before buying

Advisory: https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/513/stop-cholera%3A-public-health-advisory

#STOPCholera

📣ICYMI

The Incident Manager of our National #Cholera Technical Working Group, Mr Sebastian Yennan, was live on Arise TV to discuss the ongoing #cholera outbreak.

🔗 Catch up and share via
https://youtu.be/rVHP5kRU4bw?si=aIMQiFD9Uo3qjCND

#EidMubarak to all Muslim faithful🕌

As you celebrate this occasion, remember to do so healthily:
✅Prepare your foods in a clean environment and away from sewage or waste bins
✅Do not eat raw or undercooked foods
✅Keep your food covered to protect it from flies
✅Wash your hands regularly as you prepare your food, before eating and after using the toilet
✅Drink and use only clean, treated water

#HealthySallah

#Cholera can spread through contaminated foods.

Make your foods safe before consumption:
➡️PREPARE your food in a clean area, away from sewage or waste bins
➡️WASH fruits and vegetables properly with clean water
➡️STORE your food in well-covered containers
➡️COOK your food properly before eating
➡️USE water from safe sources

#STOPCholera

REMEMBER: regular handwashing with soap under running water saves lives🧼

Let's keep our hands clean and our loved ones safe.

Watch, learn, download and share

#STOPCholera

Beverages, ice and drinks prepared with unclean or contaminated water can spread #cholera.

Protect yourself and your loved ones; do not buy or consume foods or drinks prepared with water from unreliable sources.

#StaySafe #StayHealthy #STOPCholera