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
📝Join us for a National Webinar on “Strengthening Cholera Laboratory Systems for Improved Cholera Diagnosis, Reporting, and Surveillance in Nigeria.”
This important engagement will bring together public health experts, laboratory professionals, and stakeholders to discuss strategies for improving cholera detection, diagnostics, biosafety practices, and coordinated surveillance systems across Nigeria.
📅 Date: Monday, 25 May 2026
⏰ Time: 11:00 AM (WAT)
📍 Venue: Zoom
🔗Join here: https://umaryland-echo.zoom.us/j/93208586379?pwd=cbcFpQhzsTWeVgIdQgTZ6WJIKtIZww.1
Hosted by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention(NCDC) in collaboration with WHO and the Global Task Force for Cholera Control (GTFCC).
Together, we can strengthen laboratory preparedness and improve response to cholera outbreaks nationwide.
#CholeraControl #DiseaseSurveillance #NCDCNigeria #WHO #GTFCC
This important engagement will bring together public health experts, laboratory professionals, and stakeholders to discuss strategies for improving cholera detection, diagnostics, biosafety practices, and coordinated surveillance systems across Nigeria.
📅 Date: Monday, 25 May 2026
⏰ Time: 11:00 AM (WAT)
📍 Venue: Zoom
🔗Join here: https://umaryland-echo.zoom.us/j/93208586379?pwd=cbcFpQhzsTWeVgIdQgTZ6WJIKtIZww.1
Hosted by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention(NCDC) in collaboration with WHO and the Global Task Force for Cholera Control (GTFCC).
Together, we can strengthen laboratory preparedness and improve response to cholera outbreaks nationwide.
#CholeraControl #DiseaseSurveillance #NCDCNigeria #WHO #GTFCC
Happy Children’s Day! 🎉
Every child deserves a healthy future. Protect our children by using antibiotics responsibly and only when prescribed by a qualified healthcare professional.
Together, we can help combat antimicrobial resistance and keep our children safe and healthy.
#ChildrensDay #AntibioticAwareness #HealthyFuture #AMR #NCDCNigeria
Every child deserves a healthy future. Protect our children by using antibiotics responsibly and only when prescribed by a qualified healthcare professional.
Together, we can help combat antimicrobial resistance and keep our children safe and healthy.
#ChildrensDay #AntibioticAwareness #HealthyFuture #AMR #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
Stay informed with accurate and verified information about Ebola transmission, symptoms, prevention, and the current situation in Nigeria. Knowledge and early action are key to protecting ourselves and our communities.
✔️ Ebola spreads through direct contact with infected bodily fluids, contaminated materials, or infected animals.
✔️ Bushmeat from unsafe or unknown sources may increase the risk of transmission.
✔️ Anyone with symptoms or unusual illness should seek immediate medical attention.
✔️ Nigeria currently has no confirmed case of Ebola Virus Disease.
Stay alert. Stay informed. Prevent misinformation.
#EbolaFAQ #EbolaAwareness #PublicHealth #NCDCNigeria #DiseasePrevention
✔️ Ebola spreads through direct contact with infected bodily fluids, contaminated materials, or infected animals.
✔️ Bushmeat from unsafe or unknown sources may increase the risk of transmission.
✔️ Anyone with symptoms or unusual illness should seek immediate medical attention.
✔️ Nigeria currently has no confirmed case of Ebola Virus Disease.
Stay alert. Stay informed. Prevent misinformation.
#EbolaFAQ #EbolaAwareness #PublicHealth #NCDCNigeria #DiseasePrevention
Misinformation spreads fast but facts save lives.✅
Stay informed. Stay calm.
Rely only on verified public health information from trusted sources like the NCDC.
#EbolaAwareness #PublicHealth #NCDCNigeria #FactVsMyth #HealthInformation #NigeriaHealth #StayInformed
Stay informed. Stay calm.
Rely only on verified public health information from trusted sources like the NCDC.
#EbolaAwareness #PublicHealth #NCDCNigeria #FactVsMyth #HealthInformation #NigeriaHealth #StayInformed
🦠 EBOLA Q&A: KNOW THE FACTS, STAY SAFE 🇳🇬
#Ebola does not spread through the air or mosquito bites. The virus spreads through direct contact with infected body fluids or contaminated materials.
⚠️ Those most at risk include healthcare workers, caregivers, travellers to affected areas, and individuals exposed to infected animals or body fluids.
Protect yourself and others by:
✅ Practising proper hand hygiene
✅ Avoiding contact with infected persons or materials
✅ Following infection prevention and control measures
✅ Staying informed through trusted public health sources
For accurate information and updates, follow NCDC advisories and call the toll-free line: 6232.
#EbolaAwareness #PublicHealth #NCDC #StaySafe #HealthEducation #NigeriaHealth
#Ebola does not spread through the air or mosquito bites. The virus spreads through direct contact with infected body fluids or contaminated materials.
⚠️ Those most at risk include healthcare workers, caregivers, travellers to affected areas, and individuals exposed to infected animals or body fluids.
Protect yourself and others by:
✅ Practising proper hand hygiene
✅ Avoiding contact with infected persons or materials
✅ Following infection prevention and control measures
✅ Staying informed through trusted public health sources
For accurate information and updates, follow NCDC advisories and call the toll-free line: 6232.
#EbolaAwareness #PublicHealth #NCDC #StaySafe #HealthEducation #NigeriaHealth