#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
#WellnessWednesday: Simple Health and Safety Tips!
Practice these 8 simple #HealthandSafetyTips to promote your well-being and prevent getting infected with diseases
✅Wash hands frequently with soap under clean running water or use an alcohol-based hand sanitiser
✅Stay hydrated: Drink plenty of water daily to keep your body energised and support your immune system.
✅Get vaccinated: Stay up-to-date on vaccines for diseases like #diphtheria, #Measles #cholera, and #yellowfever.
✅Practice food hygiene: Wash fruits and vegetables thoroughly before eating. Store and cook your food properly.
✅Practice personal hygiene: Cover your mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing. Dispose of used tissues properly.
✅Clean and disinfect surfaces: Regularly sanitise high-touch areas like phones, doorknobs, and countertops.
✅Seek medical help early: Don’t ignore unusual symptoms- Visit a health facility immediately.
✅Stay informed: Follow @NCDCgov for information on health promotion and disease prevention.
Your health is your greatest asset.
#StaySafe #NCDCNigeria #publichealth
Practice these 8 simple #HealthandSafetyTips to promote your well-being and prevent getting infected with diseases
✅Wash hands frequently with soap under clean running water or use an alcohol-based hand sanitiser
✅Stay hydrated: Drink plenty of water daily to keep your body energised and support your immune system.
✅Get vaccinated: Stay up-to-date on vaccines for diseases like #diphtheria, #Measles #cholera, and #yellowfever.
✅Practice food hygiene: Wash fruits and vegetables thoroughly before eating. Store and cook your food properly.
✅Practice personal hygiene: Cover your mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing. Dispose of used tissues properly.
✅Clean and disinfect surfaces: Regularly sanitise high-touch areas like phones, doorknobs, and countertops.
✅Seek medical help early: Don’t ignore unusual symptoms- Visit a health facility immediately.
✅Stay informed: Follow @NCDCgov for information on health promotion and disease prevention.
Your health is your greatest asset.
#StaySafe #NCDCNigeria #publichealth
In Week 14 of 2026, Nigeria recorded 167 new #LassaFever suspected cases, along with 22 new confirmed cases and 3 new confirmed deaths. Additionally, 8 states and 14 LGAs were affected.
These figures highlight the need for continued vigilance, early detection, and strict preventive measures.
🔗 Read the full Situation Report:
Week 14: https://ncdc.gov.ng/themes/common/files/sitreps/17cfcdddda3a2ff22088487a8e4b3c20.pdf
Protect yourself and prevent Lassa fever by:
✅ Keeping your environment clean and free of rodents
✅ Storing food in tightly covered containers
✅ Disposing of waste properly and keeping homes clutter-free
✅ Visiting the nearest health facility immediately when you notice symptoms such as fever, weakness, headache, or bleeding.
#LassaFever #StaySafe #NCDCNigeria
These figures highlight the need for continued vigilance, early detection, and strict preventive measures.
🔗 Read the full Situation Report:
Week 14: https://ncdc.gov.ng/themes/common/files/sitreps/17cfcdddda3a2ff22088487a8e4b3c20.pdf
Protect yourself and prevent Lassa fever by:
✅ Keeping your environment clean and free of rodents
✅ Storing food in tightly covered containers
✅ Disposing of waste properly and keeping homes clutter-free
✅ Visiting the nearest health facility immediately when you notice symptoms such as fever, weakness, headache, or bleeding.
#LassaFever #StaySafe #NCDCNigeria
#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: Stay healthy, stay consistent 💪
Eat well, move your body, get enough sleep, and keep your hands clean always.
✅Small daily habits makes a big difference!
#HealthTipMonday #HealthyLiving #NCDCNigeria
Eat well, move your body, get enough sleep, and keep your hands clean always.
✅Small daily habits makes a big difference!
#HealthTipMonday #HealthyLiving #NCDCNigeria
#Meningitis is a serious and potentially life threatening infection that requires urgent attention.
Be aware of the symptoms:
➡️High fever
➡️Severe headache
➡️Vomiting
➡️Stiff neck
➡️Sensitivity to light
Protect yourself and others by: ✔️Practicing good hygiene
✔️Avoiding overcrowded spaces
✔️ Getting vaccinated
If you notice any symptoms, seek medical care immediately.
Early detection and treatment save lives!!
#MeningitisAwareness #HealthyLiving #NCDCNigeria
Be aware of the symptoms:
➡️High fever
➡️Severe headache
➡️Vomiting
➡️Stiff neck
➡️Sensitivity to light
Protect yourself and others by: ✔️Practicing good hygiene
✔️Avoiding overcrowded spaces
✔️ Getting vaccinated
If you notice any symptoms, seek medical care immediately.
Early detection and treatment save lives!!
#MeningitisAwareness #HealthyLiving #NCDCNigeria
#HealthTip Monday
🌿 Good health doesn’t happen by chance, it’s the result of consistent healthy choices every day. Taking care of your body and mind helps you stay strong and energized.
Here are 5 important tips to guide you:
🥗 Eat a balanced diet : Nourish your body with the right mix of fruits, vegetables, proteins, and whole grains.
💧 Stay hydrated : Water keeps your body functioning properly and your energy levels up.
🏃 Be physically active: Regular exercise strengthens your heart, muscles, and mind.
😴 Get enough sleep: Rest is essential for recovery, focus, and overall wellness.
🧘 Manage stress : Find healthy ways to relax, breathe, and protect your mental health.
👉Stay Intentional, Stay consistent, and Choose health every single day!
#HealthTipMonday #StayHealthy #NCDCNigeria
🌿 Good health doesn’t happen by chance, it’s the result of consistent healthy choices every day. Taking care of your body and mind helps you stay strong and energized.
Here are 5 important tips to guide you:
🥗 Eat a balanced diet : Nourish your body with the right mix of fruits, vegetables, proteins, and whole grains.
💧 Stay hydrated : Water keeps your body functioning properly and your energy levels up.
🏃 Be physically active: Regular exercise strengthens your heart, muscles, and mind.
😴 Get enough sleep: Rest is essential for recovery, focus, and overall wellness.
🧘 Manage stress : Find healthy ways to relax, breathe, and protect your mental health.
👉Stay Intentional, Stay consistent, and Choose health every single day!
#HealthTipMonday #StayHealthy #NCDCNigeria
A safe workplace isn’t just injury free it’s also stress-aware, supportive, and mentally healthy.
This April 28, on World Day for Safety and Health at Work, we’re highlighting the importance of psychosocial safety because mental well-being matters as much as physical protection.
What does a healthy psychosocial work environment look like?
✅Manageable workloads and clear roles
✅Support from leadership and colleagues
✅Respect, fairness, and open communication
✅The ability to speak up without fear
When these are missing, stress, fatigue, and poor communication can lead to errors, lower productivity, and lasting harm to our health.
Let’s look out for one another, raise concerns openly, and build a safer, healthier, more resilient workplace together.
#WorldDayForSafetyAndHealthAtWork #HealthyWorkplace #NCDCNigeria
This April 28, on World Day for Safety and Health at Work, we’re highlighting the importance of psychosocial safety because mental well-being matters as much as physical protection.
What does a healthy psychosocial work environment look like?
✅Manageable workloads and clear roles
✅Support from leadership and colleagues
✅Respect, fairness, and open communication
✅The ability to speak up without fear
When these are missing, stress, fatigue, and poor communication can lead to errors, lower productivity, and lasting harm to our health.
Let’s look out for one another, raise concerns openly, and build a safer, healthier, more resilient workplace together.
#WorldDayForSafetyAndHealthAtWork #HealthyWorkplace #NCDCNigeria
Protect yourself from Diphtheria!
✅ Get vaccinated
🥵 Watch for symptoms: sore throat, fever, difficulty breathing
🏥 Seek medical help early
🚧 Isolate suspected cases
😷 Wear protective gear (for healthcare workers)
📢 Report cases immediately
Stay safe.
#FightAgainstDiphtheria #NCDCNigeria
✅ Get vaccinated
🥵 Watch for symptoms: sore throat, fever, difficulty breathing
🏥 Seek medical help early
🚧 Isolate suspected cases
😷 Wear protective gear (for healthcare workers)
📢 Report cases immediately
Stay safe.
#FightAgainstDiphtheria #NCDCNigeria
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
Antibiotics are lifesavers when used correctly but misuse can make infections harder to treat. 🦠💊
#AntimicrobialResistance (AMR) is a growing public health threat caused by self-medication, incomplete doses, and improper antibiotic use. Protect yourself and others by using antibiotics only as prescribed.
✅ Complete your medications
✅ Avoid self-medication
✅ Practice good hygiene
✅ Seek medical care when symptoms persist
Together, we can fight AMR and keep treatments effective for the future.
#StopAMR #HealthAwareness #NCDCNigeria #StaySafe
#AntimicrobialResistance (AMR) is a growing public health threat caused by self-medication, incomplete doses, and improper antibiotic use. Protect yourself and others by using antibiotics only as prescribed.
✅ Complete your medications
✅ Avoid self-medication
✅ Practice good hygiene
✅ Seek medical care when symptoms persist
Together, we can fight AMR and keep treatments effective for the future.
#StopAMR #HealthAwareness #NCDCNigeria #StaySafe
🚨 PUBLIC HEALTH ADVISORY 🚨
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has announced that Nigeria currently has no confirmed case of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD), following the ongoing outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and a reported imported case in Uganda.
🦠 Ebola Virus Disease is a severe viral illness transmitted through direct contact with infected bodily fluids or contaminated materials.
Common symptoms include:
✅Fever
✅Headache
✅Weakness
✅Muscle pain
✅Vomiting
✅Diarrhoea
✅severe cases, unexplained bleeding.
The NCDC is actively strengthening surveillance, laboratory readiness, infection prevention, and public awareness efforts across the country. Nigerians are advised to remain calm, maintain good hand hygiene, avoid misinformation, and report unusual illnesses promptly.
Stay informed through official public health channels only. Together, we can strengthen preparedness and protect public health.
#Ebola #PublicHealth #NCDCNigeria #HealthSecurity
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has announced that Nigeria currently has no confirmed case of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD), following the ongoing outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and a reported imported case in Uganda.
🦠 Ebola Virus Disease is a severe viral illness transmitted through direct contact with infected bodily fluids or contaminated materials.
Common symptoms include:
✅Fever
✅Headache
✅Weakness
✅Muscle pain
✅Vomiting
✅Diarrhoea
✅severe cases, unexplained bleeding.
The NCDC is actively strengthening surveillance, laboratory readiness, infection prevention, and public awareness efforts across the country. Nigerians are advised to remain calm, maintain good hand hygiene, avoid misinformation, and report unusual illnesses promptly.
Stay informed through official public health channels only. Together, we can strengthen preparedness and protect public health.
#Ebola #PublicHealth #NCDCNigeria #HealthSecurity
Ebola is real, deadly, and preventable with the right awareness. Stay informed, stay safe. 🦠
#EbolaAwareness #DiseasePrevention #NCDCNigeria
#EbolaAwareness #DiseasePrevention #NCDCNigeria
Not every fever is Ebola. Stay informed and trust healthcare professionals to separate facts from myths through proper diagnosis and testing.
#EbolaAwareness #StopMisinformation #NCDCNigeria
#EbolaAwareness #StopMisinformation #NCDCNigeria
Stay calm, stay informed. Follow verified public health updates and avoid panic over #Ebola outbreaks in other countries.
#EbolaAwareness #NCDCNigeria
#EbolaAwareness #NCDCNigeria