Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC)

In this week's #LassaFever situation report, we provide a summary of the epidemiological situation and response activities in Nigeria. 🔗Download, read, and share via https://ncdc.gov.ng/diseases/sitreps/?cat=5&name=An%20update%20of%20Lassa%20fever%20outbreak%ll20in%20Nigeria #LassaFeverInfo

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#LassaFever can be treated. Early presentation to a healthcare facility greatly increases the chances of survival. Report to the nearest health facility when you experience symptoms associated with #LassaFever.

#NCDCInTheNews “I was still at the intensive care unit when the index of suspicion was raised that it was Lassa fever case, and the samples were confirmed positive at a specialist hospital” - a #LassaFever survivor says Mariam Ileyemi, one of our Media-EIS fellows, writes a special report in Premium Times on why many Nigerian #healthworkers are susceptible to Lassa fever 🔗Read via https://www.premiumtimesng.com/health/health-investigations/694118-special-report-why-many-nigerian-health-workers-are-susceptible-to-lassa-fever.html

Learning from the last pandemic, it is evident that our country needs a robust health security infrastructure with an emphasis on: ➡️Prevention ➡️Disease surveillance ➡️Preparedness and response capabilities. Nigeria's Pandemic Fund application cuts across strengthening #OneHealth workforce, early warning and surveillance and laboratory systems. #PandemicFundNigeria

#Measles is highly infectious. Early symptoms are high-grade fever, cough, runny nose, red eyes & tiny white spots in the mouth. Please report immediately to a health facility when these symptoms are observed. Read more via: https://ncdc.gov.ng/diseases/info/M

Three (3) doses of the pentavalent vaccine are recommended for children in the 6th-, 10th- and 14th- week of life according to the #Nigeria childhood immunisation schedule. Parents and caregivers should ensure that their children are fully vaccinated against #diphtheria. #VaccinesWork.

The Pandemic Fund provides a dedicated stream of additional, long-term financing to strengthen critical pandemic prevention, preparedness, and response capabilities in low- and middle-income countries. Did you miss our national dialogue on #Nigeria's application? You can catch up via⬇️ 🔗 https://youtube.com/live/X4wjZNyiHi8

📋 Take part in our #Cholera KAP Survey! Help us fight #cholera by sharing your knowledge, attitudes, and practices. It will only take a few minutes to complete the survey. 🙏🏽 🔗 https://forms.gle/zBZtTgXgPczCEWpW7 #STOPCholera

#Antimicrobials are not always needed when you are feeling unwell. Antibiotics should only be prescribed by healthcare professionals after an appropriate diagnostic test. Be an #AntimicrobialResistance guardian

To prevent #cholera infection, Nigerians are urged to: ✅ Keep their environments clean ✅ Drink or use water that is boiled and stored safely ✅ Ensure food is cooked and stored in a clean and safe environment ✅ Avoid open defecation ✅Wash their hands regularly with soap and running water. Read our public health advisory: 🔗https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/337/cholera-in-nigeria%3A-urgent-call-to-strengthen-water%2C-sanitation-and-hygiene-%28wash%29

In this week's #LassaFever situation report, we provide a summary of the epidemiological situation and response activities in Nigeria. 🔗Download, read, and share via https://ncdc.gov.ng/diseases/sitreps/?cat=5&name=An%20update%20of%20Lassa%20fever%20outbreak%ll20in%20Nigeria #LassaFeverInfo

You can not be too safe! #Lassafever presents with symptoms similar to those of many illnesses like malaria. Healthcare workers are urged to always have a high index of suspicion and practice standard infection prevention and control measures when attending to patients. #LassafeverInfo

Symptoms of #Cholera include: ➡️Profuse watery stool ➡️Nausea ➡️Vomiting ➡️Weakness Do not ignore them! Visit a healthcare facility close to you for prompt diagnosis and treatment. #TakeResponsibility to stay safe and healthy. #STOPCholera

⏳IN 30 MINUTES As we navigate the complexities of pandemic prevention, response, and preparedness, we invite you to join us alongside other stakeholders and partners. Let's exchange insights and expertise to guide our joint endeavors in securing funding and fortifying our public health systems. 🕙 10 AM 🔗Join the national dialogue via https://youtube.com/live/X4wjZNyiHi8 #PandemicFund #PandemicPreparedness #onehealth

Set a reminder ⏰ Join us tomorrow as we host an educative and interesting XSpaces conversation on #IPC measures in healthcare facilities, featuring Infection Prevention and Control experts @drmangamohammed, @Oadetonwa, and our National #IPC Programme Coordinator @tokwor7! 🗓️ Monday, May 6th, 2024 🕕 6pm 🔗 Join us via https://x.com/i/spaces/1eaJbgveWlkxX #WorldHandHygieneDay #CleanHandsSaveLives

UNCLEAN WATER, unwashed hands, and uncovered food are some of the ways #Cholera germs are spread. Ensure your water is safe before use: ➡️BOIL water before drinking ➡️USE water from safe sources ➡️STORE water in properly coverer containers ➡️STOP open defecation #STOPCholera

Individuals at higher risk of #diphtheria infection are strongly advised to get vaccinated against diphtheria. Visit a primary health care centre close to you to get the anti-diphtheria vaccine. #TakeResponsibility to stay safe and healthy.

Of the 3,036 confirmed cases of #diphtheria recorded so far in 2024, most of the cases occurred among children aged 1 - 14 years, with those aged 5-14 years bearing most of the brunt of the disease. Parents and caregivers should ensure that their children/ward are fully vaccinated against #diphtheria. #StaySafeStayHealthy #VaccinesWork #AfricanVaccination #WorldImmunisationWeek

Eliminating #malaria requires continued implementation of measures proven to stop the local spread of the malaria parasite. Every Nigerian has a role to play in accelerating the fight against #malaria infection⬇️ ➡️Use insecticide-treated nets when sleeping in places where malaria is present ➡️Use mosquito repellents after dusk ➡️Use coils and vaporizers ➡️Wear protective clothing ➡️Use window nets ➡️Clear stagnant water in your environment to prevent the breeding of mosquitoes #WorldMalariaDay2024