Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC)

Antimicrobials play a vital role in fighting infectious diseases across humans, animals, and plants. However, their effectiveness is diminishing, leading to a global crisis known as #AntimicrobialResistance (AMR). Let’s raise awareness, promote responsible use, and work together to combat AMR. #WAAW2023 #WorldAMRAwarenessWeek

⏳Live In 30 minutes Join the discussion on: “Supergerms and the Future of Infection: What can I do?” 🔗bit.ly/LearnWithDRASA7 #WAAW2023 #WorldAMRAwarenessWeek

As an individual, what can you do to prevent #Antimicrobial Resistance? Our #AMR programme manager @beeodune will be live alongside other panellists on @drasatrust's @XSpaces discussion to speak on: “Supergerms and the Future of Infection : 🗓️ Today, 24th November 🕙6:00 PM 🔗Join the conversation via: http://bit.ly/LearnWithDRASA7 #WAAW2023 #WorldAMRAwarenessWeek

Unvaccinated and partially vaccinated individuals are most at risk of getting infected with #diphtheria. Visit a primary health care facility to get vaccinated if you're unsure of your vaccination status. #Diphtheria is largely vaccine preventable. #TakeResponsibility

#AntimicrobialResistance is a threat, not only to the humans, but to the whole planet. Together, we can fight #AMR by the responsible use of antimicrobials. #WorldAMRWeek2023

#Antimicrobials are becoming less effective against common infections in animals & humans. 🚫 Do not self-medicate ✅ Visit a healthcare professional when sick Everyone has a role to play to ensure #antimicrobials continue to work. #AMR #WAAW2023

We are LIVE!! 🔗 Join us via https://bit.ly/LassaFeverWebinarS2 #LFWebinarSeries

⏳ONE HOUR TO GO Join our great line up of speakers and subject matter experts as they speak extensively on: "Readiness for Lassa Fever Outbreak and Improving Index of Suspicion for Lassa Fever: Surveillance and Reporting Systems" 🔗Register via bit.ly/LassaFeverWebi… #LFWebinarSeries

⏳ONE HOUR TO GO Join our great line up of speakers and subject matter experts as they speak extensively on: "Readiness for #LassaFever outbreak and improving index of suspicion for #LassaFever: surveillance and reporting systems" 🔗Register via https://bit.ly/LassaFeverWebinarS2 #LFWebinarSeries

📢#LassaFever Webinar Series 2 This coming series will focus on the theme: “Readiness for Lassa Fever outbreak and Improving index suspicion for Lassa fever: Surveillance and Reporting systems” 🗓️ Tomorrow, 23rd November 🕙10:00 AM 🔗Register to join via: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_S2v9YJbBS0uRHc-EBI3hdQ

Our NCDC 2023-2027 STRATEGY AND IMPLEMENTATION PLAN has been launched and is available for download Access via https://ncdc.gov.ng/themes/common/files/establishment/0ee30df42b787ee3bbced29b9930b27f.pdf #NCDCStrategy #IamHealthSecurity #Vision2Action

We are very excited to present to you: The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention 2023-2027 STRATEGY AND IMPLEMENTATION PLAN Download via https://ncdc.gov.ng/themes/common/files/establishment/0ee30df42b787ee3bbced29b9930b27f.pdf #NCDCStrategy #IamHealthSecurity #Vision2Action

Today, we're taking the next step by launching the NCDC Strategy 2023 to 2027, tagged ‘vision into action’" Follow the discussion via https://twitter.com/NCDCgov/status/1726894890158887036?t=Jd4yndV7SWHGomEakivxxA&s=19 #NCDCStrategy #IamHealthSecurity #Vision2Action

The D-DAY has commenced. Join us now as we kickstart our #HealthSecurity partners meeting and the #NCDCStrategy 2023-2027 launch event. 🔗bit.ly/NCDCStrategyLaunc #IAmHealthSecurity #Vision2Action

Every child has a right to the highest attainable standard of health. Let us recommit to focusing on their health, rights and well-being, ensuring a healthy future filled with opportunities for every child, everywhere. Happy #WorldChildrensDay #EveryChildEveryRight

Every year, the National Antimicrobial Resistance Technical Working Group joins the global community to raise awareness of the dangers of misuse or overuse of #antimicrobials. Fighting #AMR is a global endeavour that must be addressed through a #OneHealth approach as evident in this year's theme of #WAAW2023: ‘Preventing #AntimicrobialResistance together” 🔗Press Release https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/504/nigeria-joins-the-global-community-to-commemorate-world-antimicrobial-awareness-week-%28waaw%29

Our first strategy 'Idea to Reality' incorporated a new vision and mission that cascaded into 5 Strategic Goals, 22 Objectives and 89 Activities. TOMORROW, November 21, marks another major milestone for #healthsecurity champions as we launch the: 📣@NCDCgov Strategy (2023-2027): #VisiontoAction📣 Don't miss out. Join us online via bit.ly/NCDCStrategyLaunch #IAmHealthSecurity

#HappyInternationalMensDay2023 With the theme of #ZeroMaleSuicide, this day highlights the important need for improved health and well-being awareness among men. Today and every day, let us make conscious efforts to ensure all men #StaySafe and #StayHealthy.

Poor sanitation contaminates drinking water, streams, rivers, and food crops, leading to an increase in diarrheal diseases such as #cholera Your actions, no matter how small, can help tackle the sanitation crisis. 🚫STOP open defaecation ✅BUILD toilets away from water sources ➡️Dispose of sewage properly #WorldToiletDay2023

As we contend with national, regional, and global health security threats, our #NCDCStrategy 2023-2027 captures our collective vision and commitment to deliver on our mandate. Are you set to join us for the launch? 🗓️Tuesday 21 November 2023 Get notified 🔗bit.ly/NCDCStrategyLaunch #Vision2Action