Last Friday, the National One Health Technical Committee (NOHTC) brought together key stakeholders across human, animal, and environmental health to:

✅ Review progress on previous action points
✅ Share updates on ongoing programmes and current outbreaks
✅ Align strategies to strengthen Nigeria’s health security through coordinated, multisectoral action

Together, we’re advancing a resilient, data-driven OneHealth system for prevention, preparedness, and response.

#HealthSecurity #NCDCNigeria #PublicHealth #OneHealth

Lassa Fever Update – Week 31 2025
🗓 28thJuly- 3rdAugust

📍9 new confirmed cases in Ondo, Taraba & Edo
📊 Cumulative 2025:
✅ 836 confirmed cases
✅ 156 deaths
✅ CFR: 18.7% (↑ vs 17.3% in 2024)
🔹 90% of cases from Ondo, Bauchi, Edo, Taraba & Ebonyi

📄 https://ncdc.gov.ng/themes/common/files/sitreps/2315e23e53aee258f9e0bea4c071bf14.pdf

#LassaFever #NCDCNigeria #StaySafe

#WellnessWednesday: Simple Stress management Tips

Small daily habits can make a big difference for your health! 🌿

✅ Eat a balanced diet rich in fruits & vegetables
💧 Stay hydrated
✍️ Work smarter not harder
🏃‍♀️ Move your body daily, even with light exercise
😴 Prioritize 7–9 hours of quality sleep
🧠 Take time to relax, rest your mind and manage stress

Your health is an investment — care for it today for a stronger tomorrow. 💪

#WellnessWednesday #HealthyLiving #NCDCNigeria

🚨 Know the Signs/symptoms of Diphtheria!

➡️Fever
➡️Sore throat
➡️Red eyes
➡️Runny nose
➡️Cough and neck swelling could be warning signs.

❗️In severe cases, symptoms like thick grey or white patches in the throat causing breathing difficulty may occur.
🛡️ Early detection saves lives — seek medical help immediately!

#StaySafe #NCDCNigeria #PublicHealth

💊 Misuse of Antibiotics makes them dangerous.

💯Protect your health and help fight Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) by avoiding self-diagnosis. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional and get a prescription before taking antibiotics✅️

Together we can Fight Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)and protect the effectiveness of antibiotics for ourselves and future generations.💪

Use antibiotics responsibly, save lives!!

#StopAMR #GlobalHealth #NCDCNigeria

#FactFriday

Every year, mosquitoes are responsible for over 700,000 deaths by spreading diseases like malaria, dengue, and yellow fever.
💡 Protect yourself:
✅ Sleep under insecticide-treated nets
✅ Eliminate stagnant water around your home
✅ Use mosquito repellents

Small insect, Big threat.
Take action today!📌

#FactFriday #MosquitoFacts #NCDCNigeria

🦟 Yellow Fever is a serious disease but it can be prevented ✅

Be alert to warning signs such as:
➡️Yellowness of the eyes
➡️Dark urine
➡️Sudden fever
➡️Body pains
➡️Headache
➡️ Bleeding from the nose, ear, or mouth.

🚫This disease is transmitted to humans by infected mosquitoes and can be life-threatening if not treated early.

Stay informed, stay healthy!

#StaySafe #DiseasePrevention #NCDCNigeria

#HealthTipMonday: Sleep isn’t a luxury, it’s your body’s power source! 💤

Getting 7–9 hours of quality rest boosts your immune system, sharpens your memory, improves mood, and fuels you with the energy to conquer the day.

🚫 Skipping sleep- Expect tiredness, low productivity, and higher risk of illness.
✅ Prioritizing sleep- Enjoy stronger health, better focus, and a happier YOU!

✨ Remember: Good sleep = Stronger you!

#HealthTipMonday #HealthyLiving #NCDCNigeria

🚨 Protect yourself and your family from Cholera!
Practicing safe food preparation can help prevent Cholera and other foodborne illnesses. 🌿

✅ Wash fruits & vegetables with clean water
✅ Peel fruits before eating
✅ Cook food thoroughly & keep it covered

Let’s keep our meals safe, healthy, and germ-free! 💧✨

#StopCholera #FoodSafety #NCDCNigeria

🐒Mpox is a self-limiting disease; which means with proper care, most patients recover fully. 🙌

Early detection, proper treatment, and preventive measures are key to protecting yourself and your loved ones.

📌Let’s stay informed, avoid panic and work together to stop the spread and protect our communities ✅️


Stay informed, stay safe!

#MPox #StaySafe #NCDCNigeria

#WellnessWednesday: Eat better, Live better!

👉 Eating healthy isn’t about restriction, it’s about making smarter choices every day- choosing the right foods that helps fuel your body and mind✔️

Here are some tips on how to eat healthy👇🏿

➡️Eat the rainbow: Fill your plate with colorful fruits and veggies. Each color brings unique nutrients.
➡️Go whole, not processed: 🌾 Whole grains, beans, nuts, and fresh produce keep your energy steady.
➡️Healthy fats matter : Avocados, olive oil, and fish support your heart and brain.
➡️Stay hydrated: Water helps your body absorb all the goodness from food.
➡️Mindful eating: Slow down, chew well, and enjoy every bite.

✨ Eat smart, Stay strong, Live well!

#WellnessWednesday #HealthyLiving #NCDCNigeria

📌Meningitis is a vaccine-preventable disease but can progress rapidly and become life-threatening if not vaccinated early.

The best way to protect yourself and your loved ones is:
✅Early vaccination
✅Recognizing the signs early
✅Seek immediate medical care
✅Follow prevention measures.


Together, we can defeat meningitis💪


#DefeatMeningitis #StaySafe #NCDCNigeria

#LassaFever

🧹Keeping your surroundings clean is one of the simplest and most effective ways to protect yourself and your loved ones from Lassa fever disease.

Other ways includes:
➡️Dispose of waste properly
➡️Store food in rodent-proof containers
➡️Maintain good hygiene at all times.

Protect yourself, Protect others!✔️
Together, we can create healthier communities. 💪


#LassaFever #StaySafe #NCDCNigeria

#FactFriday

Drinking enough water daily helps you stay active, refreshed, and ready to take on the day. 💧

Small habits make a big difference! 💪


#FactFriday #HealthyLiving #NCDCNigeria

🦠 #Diphtheria is a Vaccine Preventable Disease

It spreads quickly through direct contact with infected people, droplets from coughing or sneezing, or by touching contaminated objects.

🩺 Protect yourself and your loved ones by:
✅ Keeping your vaccinations up to date
✅ Practicing proper hygiene and handwashing
✅ Avoiding close contact with anyone showing symptoms
✅ Visit the nearest health facility if you feel unwell.

🚑 Early detection, reporting, and treatment save lives!

#StopDiphtheria #HealthyLiving #NCDCNigeria

🔸Did you know your phone can carry up to 10 times more bacteria than a toilet seat!

We touch our phones countless times a day, making them a hotspot for germs🦠.

To protect yourself and those around you:
✅Disinfect your phone daily
✅Wash your hands regularly
✅Avoid placing your phone on dirty surfaces keep it out of the toilet!

🚫Let’s stay healthy and germ-free!

#HealthTipMonday #StaySafe #NCDCNigeria.

#Cholera is a serious disease that spreads through unsafe water and contaminated food. You can greatly reduce risk of contamination by making sure the water you drink is clean and safe:
✅ Always use water from reliable and trusted sources.
✅ Boil your water before drinking to kill harmful germs.
✅ Store water in clean, properly sealed containers to prevent recontamination.
✅ Before drinking bottled water, check that the seal is intact.

⚠️if you or someone around you experiences sudden diarrhoea (watery stool), seek medical care immediately—it could be a sign of cholera. Early treatment saves lives.✅️

🔔 Stay safe, stay healthy. Together we can prevent
cholera!

#StopCholera #StayStafe #NCDCNigeria

Lassa Fever Update – Week 33, 2025
🗓 11th–17th August 2025

📍5 new confirmed cases in Ondo & Edo
📊 Cumulative 2025:
✅ 854 confirmed cases
✅ 159 deaths
✅ CFR: 18.6% (↑ vs 17.2% in 2024)
🔹 90% of cases from Ondo, Bauchi, Edo, Taraba & Ebonyi


https://ncdc.gov.ng/themes/common/files/sitreps/aa4bc98fb7a8256a02bfad73167c5575.pdf


#LassaFever #NCDCNigeria #StaySafe