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#FactFriday

Contaminated water can spread illnesses which affects millions of people every year. Clean water and proper hygiene practices can greatly reduce health risks and improve wellbeing.

Protect yourself and your loved ones by:
✔️ Drinking only safe and clean water
✔️ Practicing good hand hygiene: Wash hands with soap under clean running water
✔️ Keeping your environment clean and free from waste
✔️ Following public health guidelines on sanitation

Your small daily actions can prevent big health problems.

Drink Clean, Stay Safe, Stay Healthy!

#FactFriday #HealthyLiving #NCDCNigeria
Lassa Fever Update – Week 37 2025
🗓 8th –14th August 2025

📍11 new confirmed cases in Ondo & Edo
📊 Cumulative 2025:
895 confirmed cases
166 deaths
CFR: 18.5% (↑ vs 16.9% in 2024)
🔹 90% of cases from Ondo, Bauchi, Edo, Taraba & Ebonyi

Week 37: https://ncdc.gov.ng/themes/common/files/sitreps/8ce0c6f500bad860e93baa694da23a62.pdf

#LassaFever #NCDCNigeria #StaySafe
#Ebola is a serious infectious disease that can spread rapidly if not recognized and contained on time. The signs and symptoms usually appear 2–21 days after exposure.

⚠️ If you or someone around you notices these symptoms, do not ignore them. Seek medical attention immediately and avoid contact with others until cleared by health professionals.

🛡️ Protecting yourself also protects your family, friends, and community.
Let’s work together to stop the spread of Ebola.

#EbolaAwareness #HealthyLiving #StaySafe
🇳🇬 Happy 65th Independence Day, Nigeria! 🎉

Today we celebrate our unity, strength, and resilience as a nation.
From all of us at the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), we wish every Nigerian good health, peace, and progress. ✅️

#NigeriaAt65 #IndependenceDay #NCDCNigeria
#Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) has a high fatality rate, but early detection, supportive care, and strict adherence to preventive measures can significantly reduce risks.

⚠️ Protect yourself and others by following health advisories, practicing good hygiene, and reporting any suspected cases immediately.


#EbolaAwareness #HealthyLiving #NCDCNigeria
Lassa Fever Update – Week 38 2025
🗓 15th - 21st September 2025

📍11 new confirmed cases in Ondo & Edo
📊 Cumulative 2025:
906 confirmed cases
168 deaths
CFR: 18.5% (↑ vs 16.9% in 2024)
🔹 90% of cases from Ondo, Bauchi, Edo, Taraba & Ebonyi

https://ncdc.gov.ng/themes/common/files/sitreps/bc2702d096dea7bcb5f8cb520aefba7c.pdf


#LassaFever #NCDCNigeria #StaySafe
#FactFriday
💡With proper hygiene, safe practices, and protective measures, dangerous communicable diseases like Ebola can be prevented or controlled? 👐

Staying informed and taking responsibility keeps you and your community safe.
✔️ Practice good hygiene
✔️ Follow health guidelines
✔️ Stay alert and protect others

#TakeResponsibility #StaySafe #NCDCGov
#Ebola is caused by the Ebolavirus — a group of viruses with several species, including Zaire, Sudan, Bundibugyo, Taï Forest, and Reston ebolavirus (which affects animals but not humans).

Knowing the cause helps us strengthen prevention and response efforts. 💪🏾


Stay Safe, Stay Protected!


#EbolaAwareness #HealthSecurity #NCDCNigeria
#WellnessWednesday: The Power of Good Hygiene

Good hygiene is your first line of defense against infections and diseases!

Wash your hands often with soap under clean running water
Keep your surroundings tidy
Cover your mouth when you cough or sneeze
Don’t share personal items
Practice proper food hygiene

Small actions can make a big difference in protecting your health ✔️

Stay Healthy, Stay Safe!


#HealthyLiving #WellnessWednesday #NCDCNigeria
Vaccines strengthen our immunity and protect us from many preventable diseases. 💪
They help keep individuals, families, and communities safe and healthy.

✅️Ensure you and your loved ones stay up to date and complete your vaccine doses — it’s one of the best ways to stay protected and live healthy!

Stay informed. Stay protected. Stay healthy. ✔️

# #NCDCNigeria #StayProtected #HealthyNigeria #HealthyLiving
#World Mental health day

⚡️A healthy mind is just as important as a healthy body. Take a moment for your mental wellbeing ✔️

Together, we can create a culture where mental health is valued and supported 👌

#WorldMentalHealthDay #MentalHealthMatters #NCDCNigeria
#HealthTipMonday

Start your week right with these simple tips to stay strong and energized:
➡️ Drink water often
➡️Eat balanced meals
➡️Practice good hygiene
➡️Move your body
➡️ Rest well
➡️ Cut down on sugar and salt

Healthy choices today build a healthier you tomorrow. 🌿


#HealthTipMonday #NCDCNigeria #StayHealthy
#Ebola doesn’t spread through the air, it spreads through contact!
Avoid direct contact with:

➡️ Blood or body fluids of an infected person
➡️Contaminated objects or medical tools
➡️ Infected animals or bushmeats.

⚠️If you feel unwell after contact, report to a healthcare facility immediately.

Stay alert, Stay safe!

#NCDCNigeria #EbolaPrevention #PublicHealth #StayInformed
#WellnessWednesday: Sleep Smarter, Wake Brighter

Good sleep is just as important as healthy eating and exercise.
Prioritise rest, aim at least 8hours of quality sleep and create a calm routine for a healthier you. 💤

#HealthyLiving #WellnessWednesday #NCDCNigeria
On this #WorldFoodDay, let's prioritize nutritious, balanced meals and make healthier food choices for a stronger, disease-free future.

Good nutrition is the foundation of good health. 💪

#HealthyEating #WorldFoodDay #NCDCNigeria
#FactFriday

Clean hands is one of the simplest and most effective ways to stay healthy and protect those around you from diseases👌
Washing your hands with soap under clean running water for just 20 seconds can reduce your risk of infection by up to 50%? 🙌🏽

Make handwashing a daily habit ✅️

#FactFriday #HandHygiene #HealthyLiving #NCDCNigeria
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#Yellow fever is a serious but vaccine preventable viral disease.
It spreads through the bite of infected mosquitoes
Protect yourself by:

▶️Getting vaccinated💉
▶️Maintaining a clean environment to stop mosquitoes from breeding.
▶️ Use insect repellent and sleep under treated nets to avoid mosquito bites.

⚠️ Report early to a nearby health facility if you feel unwell with symptoms like fever, headache, or yellowing of the eyes/skin.


#YellowFever #StayProtected #HealthyNigeria #NCDCNigeria
Lassa Fever Update – Week 40 2025
🗓 29th Sept - 5th October 2025

📍13 new confirmed cases in Ondo & Edo
📊 Cumulative 2025:
924 confirmed cases
172 deaths
CFR: 18.6% (↑ vs 17.0% in 2024)
🔹 90% of cases from Ondo, Bauchi, Edo, Taraba & Ebonyi

https://ncdc.gov.ng/themes/common/files/sitreps/ded728ef465f33739ad7928d327a2929.pdf


#LassaFever #NCDCNigeria #StaySafe
#WellnessWednesday: Your health journey starts with you!

💦Water is essential for your body and mind to function at their best.
Stay hydrated throughout the day and aim for at least 8 cups of water per day.

Small sips, big difference!


#HealthyLiving #WellnessWednesday #NCDCNigeria
Protect yourself and your loved ones from #Cholera by practicing good hygiene and safe food habits.

💧 Drink only safe, treated water
🧼 Wash hands regularly with soap under clean running water
🍲 Cook food thoroughly
🏡 Keep your surroundings clean

Stay safe, Stay healthy! 💪


#StopCholera #HealthyLiving #NCDCNigeria #CleanWater #HygieneMatters