🚨 #WellnessWednesday: Protect Yourself from Lassa Fever! 🚨
Lassa fever is still a public health threat in Nigeria, with 413 confirmed cases and 80 deaths reported so far in 2025. 🦠
Here’s how you can reduce your risk and stay safe:
✅ Store food properly – Keep food and grains in sealed containers to prevent rat contamination.
✅ Keep your home clean – Eliminate rodent hiding places by keeping your environment tidy.
✅ Practice good hand hygiene – Wash your hands regularly with soap and running water.
✅ Avoid bush burning – It drives rats into homes, increasing the risk of infection.
✅ Seek medical help early – If you experience fever, weakness, or bleeding, visit a health facility immediately.
Lassa fever is preventable! Stay informed and take action to protect yourself and your loved ones.
📖 Read the full situation report here: https://ncdc.gov.ng/themes/common/files/sitreps/d84698b45d03dafb399e97fa8379c4d5.pdf
#StaySafe #LassaFever #TakeResponsibility #NCDCUpdates
Lassa fever is still a public health threat in Nigeria, with 413 confirmed cases and 80 deaths reported so far in 2025. 🦠
Here’s how you can reduce your risk and stay safe:
✅ Store food properly – Keep food and grains in sealed containers to prevent rat contamination.
✅ Keep your home clean – Eliminate rodent hiding places by keeping your environment tidy.
✅ Practice good hand hygiene – Wash your hands regularly with soap and running water.
✅ Avoid bush burning – It drives rats into homes, increasing the risk of infection.
✅ Seek medical help early – If you experience fever, weakness, or bleeding, visit a health facility immediately.
Lassa fever is preventable! Stay informed and take action to protect yourself and your loved ones.
📖 Read the full situation report here: https://ncdc.gov.ng/themes/common/files/sitreps/d84698b45d03dafb399e97fa8379c4d5.pdf
#StaySafe #LassaFever #TakeResponsibility #NCDCUpdates
🚨 Meningitis is a life-threatening infection! 🚨
Early detection can save lives. Seek medical help immediately if you or a loved one experience:
⚠️ Neck pain & stiffness
⚠️ Sensitivity to bright lights
⚠️ Vomiting & nausea
⚠️ Muscle, joint, or limb pain
⚠️ Skin rash
⚠️ Seizures
⚠️ Cold hands & feet
Don’t wait! Report to a healthcare facility immediately!
#MeningitisAwareness #TakeResponsibility #StaySafe #NCDCUpdates
Early detection can save lives. Seek medical help immediately if you or a loved one experience:
⚠️ Neck pain & stiffness
⚠️ Sensitivity to bright lights
⚠️ Vomiting & nausea
⚠️ Muscle, joint, or limb pain
⚠️ Skin rash
⚠️ Seizures
⚠️ Cold hands & feet
Don’t wait! Report to a healthcare facility immediately!
#MeningitisAwareness #TakeResponsibility #StaySafe #NCDCUpdates
#Measles infection can lead to complications, especially in young children & those with weakened immune systems.
Ensure the completion of routine immunisation for your children or wards to keep them safe and #healthy.
#TakeResponsibility
Ensure the completion of routine immunisation for your children or wards to keep them safe and #healthy.
#TakeResponsibility
🧼 #FactFriday
Did you know? With proper hygiene, communicable diseases are preventable!
Washing your hands, keeping your environment clean, and practicing good personal hygiene can help stop the spread of infections.
Stay informed. Stay safe. #TakeResponsibility
Did you know? With proper hygiene, communicable diseases are preventable!
Washing your hands, keeping your environment clean, and practicing good personal hygiene can help stop the spread of infections.
Stay informed. Stay safe. #TakeResponsibility
#HealthTipMonday: Small steps, big impact!
Taking care of your health doesn’t have to be complicated. Here are simple tips to stay healthy every day:
✅ Drink plenty of water
✅ Eat balanced meals with fruits & vegetables
✅ Get at least 30 minutes of physical activity
✅ Wash your hands frequently with soap under running water
✅ Prioritise rest and sleep
✅ Go for regular health check-ups
Your health is your greatest wealth.
#StayHealthy #TakeResponsibility #NCDCNigeria#WellnessStartsWithYou
Taking care of your health doesn’t have to be complicated. Here are simple tips to stay healthy every day:
✅ Drink plenty of water
✅ Eat balanced meals with fruits & vegetables
✅ Get at least 30 minutes of physical activity
✅ Wash your hands frequently with soap under running water
✅ Prioritise rest and sleep
✅ Go for regular health check-ups
Your health is your greatest wealth.
#StayHealthy #TakeResponsibility #NCDCNigeria#WellnessStartsWithYou
#LassaFever Update | Epi Week 15 (7–13 April 2025)
@NCDCgov recorded:
▪️231 new suspected cases
▪️15 new confirmed cases
▪️1 new death
▪️18 states & 93 LGAs affected
Stay informed. Take preventive action.
Full Sitrep: https://ncdc.gov.ng/themes/common/files/sitreps/a128370a130043e5cb28adadf3695333.pdf
#NCDCSitreps #TakeResponsibility #LassaFeverNigeria #PublicHealth
@NCDCgov recorded:
▪️231 new suspected cases
▪️15 new confirmed cases
▪️1 new death
▪️18 states & 93 LGAs affected
Stay informed. Take preventive action.
Full Sitrep: https://ncdc.gov.ng/themes/common/files/sitreps/a128370a130043e5cb28adadf3695333.pdf
#NCDCSitreps #TakeResponsibility #LassaFeverNigeria #PublicHealth
#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
💡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
#WellnessWednesday: The Power of Good Hygiene 🧼✨
Did you know that simple hygiene habits can prevent the spread of diseases like Mpox, Lassa fever, cholera, and measles?
🛡️ Protect yourself & others with these easy steps:
✅ Wash your hands frequently with soap and water
✅ Keep your surroundings clean to prevent disease causing germs
✅ Cover your mouth when coughing or sneezing
✅ Avoid sharing personal items like towels & utensils
✅ Practice proper food hygiene
✅wash fruits & cook food thoroughly
Good hygiene = Better health! Let’s #TakeResponsibility for a healthier tomorrow. 💚
#WellnessWednesday #StayHealthy #PublicHealthMatters
Did you know that simple hygiene habits can prevent the spread of diseases like Mpox, Lassa fever, cholera, and measles?
🛡️ Protect yourself & others with these easy steps:
✅ Wash your hands frequently with soap and water
✅ Keep your surroundings clean to prevent disease causing germs
✅ Cover your mouth when coughing or sneezing
✅ Avoid sharing personal items like towels & utensils
✅ Practice proper food hygiene
✅wash fruits & cook food thoroughly
Good hygiene = Better health! Let’s #TakeResponsibility for a healthier tomorrow. 💚
#WellnessWednesday #StayHealthy #PublicHealthMatters
#FactFriday
💡 Did you know?
Not all bacteria are harmful. In fact, many are beneficial — helping your body digest food, absorb nutrients, and maintain a healthy immune system.
Understanding the role of good bacteria is key to making informed decisions about hygiene, antibiotics, and overall health.
#FactFriday #NCDCNigeria #TakeResponsibility #PublicHealthFacts
💡 Did you know?
Not all bacteria are harmful. In fact, many are beneficial — helping your body digest food, absorb nutrients, and maintain a healthy immune system.
Understanding the role of good bacteria is key to making informed decisions about hygiene, antibiotics, and overall health.
#FactFriday #NCDCNigeria #TakeResponsibility #PublicHealthFacts
HealthTipMonday: 5 Simple Steps to Prevent Waterborne Diseases 💧
Waterborne diseases occur when bacteria, viruses, and parasites contaminate water sources due to poor sanitation, sewage disposal, or agricultural runoff.
Drinking or coming into contact with contaminated water can cause cholera, typhoid, and dysentery, leading to diarrhea, vomiting, and dehydration. Protect yourself and your family with these simple steps:
✅ Drink only safe, treated, or boiled water
✅ Wash fruits and vegetables thoroughly before eating
✅ Practice proper hand hygiene—wash with soap and water after using the toilet and before meals
✅ Store water in clean, covered containers
✅ Avoid open defecation to keep the environment clean
Clean water = Better health. Stay safe, stay healthy! 💙
#HealthTipMonday #TakeResponsibility #CleanWaterMatters #NCDCNigeria
Waterborne diseases occur when bacteria, viruses, and parasites contaminate water sources due to poor sanitation, sewage disposal, or agricultural runoff.
Drinking or coming into contact with contaminated water can cause cholera, typhoid, and dysentery, leading to diarrhea, vomiting, and dehydration. Protect yourself and your family with these simple steps:
✅ Drink only safe, treated, or boiled water
✅ Wash fruits and vegetables thoroughly before eating
✅ Practice proper hand hygiene—wash with soap and water after using the toilet and before meals
✅ Store water in clean, covered containers
✅ Avoid open defecation to keep the environment clean
Clean water = Better health. Stay safe, stay healthy! 💙
#HealthTipMonday #TakeResponsibility #CleanWaterMatters #NCDCNigeria
Eid Mubarak from the NCDC! 🌙✨
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control & Prevention joins millions of Muslims across Nigeria and around the world in celebrating Eid-el-Kabir. May this season bring you joy, peace, and good health.
As you celebrate with family and loved ones, here are a few health tips to keep everyone safe:
🐑 Handle and slaughter animals hygienically and safely
🧼 Wash hands thoroughly with soap under clean running water after handling raw meat
🍖 Ensure meat is properly and thoroughly cooked before consumption
💧 Stay hydrated throughout the day
🚗 Observe road safety — drive carefully and avoid distractions
🏥 Visit the nearest health facility promptly if you feel unwell
Your health is our priority. #CelebrateResponsibly.
#EidMubarak #EidElKabir #TakeResponsibility #NCDCNigeria #HealthForAllNigerians
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control & Prevention joins millions of Muslims across Nigeria and around the world in celebrating Eid-el-Kabir. May this season bring you joy, peace, and good health.
As you celebrate with family and loved ones, here are a few health tips to keep everyone safe:
🐑 Handle and slaughter animals hygienically and safely
🧼 Wash hands thoroughly with soap under clean running water after handling raw meat
🍖 Ensure meat is properly and thoroughly cooked before consumption
💧 Stay hydrated throughout the day
🚗 Observe road safety — drive carefully and avoid distractions
🏥 Visit the nearest health facility promptly if you feel unwell
Your health is our priority. #CelebrateResponsibly.
#EidMubarak #EidElKabir #TakeResponsibility #NCDCNigeria #HealthForAllNigerians