Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC)

#Diphtheria is an infectious disease, not a punishment from God. Spread awareness not rumours. Seek medical help immediately if you observe #diphtheria symptoms. #DiphtheriaAwareness #StopDiphtheria

All body fluids of persons infected with #LassaFever can potentially spread the disease including ➡️Blood ➡️Urine ➡️Vomitus ➡️Faeces ➡️Saliva ➡️Breast milk ➡️Semen ➡️Sputum ➡️Amniotic fluid ➡️Cerebrospinal fluid Take extra precautions to avoid direct contact #StayHealthy

Wishing all Nigerians a healthy and joyful Christmas! 🎄 May the spirit of the season bring happiness and well-being to your homes. Stay safe, cherish moments, and embrace the gift of good health. #MerryChristmas!🎄🎄

Doctors, nurses, & other health workers who provide direct patient care without standard precautions are at higher risk of #LassaFever infection Use gloves and other appropriate personal protective equipment while providing care for a patient #TakeResponsibility to stay safe!

Individuals with symptoms suggestive of #diphtheria should report to a healthcare facility immediately for diagnosis and proper treatment. Ensure you take extra precautionary measures while visiting to prevent the risk of spread. Watch & share 👇🏼 🔗https://youtu.be/6ZAgfCBDh0c?feature=shared

What is #diphtheria? Who is most at risk of getting infected? What are the signs and symptoms of #diphtheria infection? Watch & share 👇🏼 🔗https://youtu.be/6ZAgfCBDh0c?feature=shared

Lassa fever (LF) initially presents like other common illnesses accompanied by a fever, such as malaria. Healthcare workers are urged to remain vigilant. Consider a #LF diagnosis when seeing patients showing symptoms of fever. 🔗Health Advisory https://www.ncdc.gov.ng/news/507/lassa-fever-public-health-advisory

Q: How does #diphtheria spread? A: #Diphtheria spreads easily through: ➡️Direct contact with infected people ➡️Droplets from an infected person while coughing or sneezing ➡️Contact with contaminated objects/clothing For more FAQs, watch 👇🏼 & share: 🔗 https://youtu.be/6ZAgfCBDh0c

📜 We are aware of the #DengueFever outbreak reported in Sokoto State. Based on a dynamic risk assessment, the current risk level of the dengue outbreak has been determined to be MODERATE. However, measures have been taken by the National Emerging Viral Haemorrhagic Diseases Technical Working Group and partners to control the outbreak and prevent the further spread. 🔗Press release https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/506/ncdc-on-alert-following-the-confirmation-of-the-dengue-fever-outbreak-in-sokoto-state.

📜 Annual outbreaks of #LassaFever involve the infection and death of a loved family member, a spouse, a parent, and often seasoned healthcare workers and team members. Our #LF health advisory provides measures through which health workers and the public can protect themselves. 🔗Read via https://www.ncdc.gov.ng/news/507/lassa-fever-public-health-advisory

Q: Who is at risk of #diphtheria infection? A: ➡️Children & adults who are unvaccinated or partially vaccinated with the anti-diphtheria vaccine ➡️Individuals who live in crowded or dirty environments ➡️Healthcare workers For more FAQs, watch & share👇🏼 https://youtu.be/6ZAgfCBDh0c

Q: What is #diphtheria? A: #Diphtheria is a serious infection, caused by the toxin-producing Corynebacterium diphtheriae which affects the nose, throat and sometimes the skin of an individual. For more FAQs on #Diphtheria, watch 👇🏼 & share: 🔗 https://youtu.be/6ZAgfCBDh0c

#Diphtheria is an infectious disease, not a punishment from God. Spread awareness not rumours. Seek medical help immediately if you observe #diphtheria symptoms. #DiphtheriaAwareness #StopDiphtheria

Universal Health Coverage = Everyone, everywhere having easy access to quality healthcare whenever and wherever, without financial hardship The need for strong and resilient health systems to achieve quality health cannot be over-emphasized as we commemorate the #UHCDay #HealthForAll

📢 COMING UP!!! In ONE hour, the third of our #LassaFever webinar series will be LIVE!!! This series will focus on Infection Prevention and Control measures to be instituted in readiness for an outbreak of #LassaFever. 🕙 10 AM Join us via: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ua8xxDt-QXGHpSgwSZXxww

Runny nose, red eyes, cough, high fever and tiny white spots in the mouth are early symptoms of #measles infection. Seek immediate medical attention if you experience these symptoms or notice them in your loved ones. Visit https://ncdc.gov.ng/diseases/info/M to read more

Unclean hands spreads diseases. Proper hand hygiene is a simple yet effective way to prevent the spread of #LassaFever. Ensure you wash your hands regularly with soap under running water at these important times: ✅Before & after eating ✅After coughing/sneezing ✅Upon returning home ✅While caring for the ill ✅When entering/leaving a public space #TakeResponsibility

The most effective protection against #diphtheria is vaccination with the pentavalent or TD vaccine. Parents and caregivers should ensure that their children are fully vaccinated against #diphtheria. #StopDiphtheria #DiphtheriaAwareness #VaccinesWork

Standard #IPC is key to preventing the spread of infection from patients to health workers, health workers to other health workers or their families, and from the patients to the rest of the community. 🔗Download our National Guideline on #IPC for #VHF https://ncdc.gov.ng/themes/common/docs/protocols/111_1579986179.pdf

Seek immediate medical attention if you or a loved one notice any of the symptoms associated with #Meningitis: ➡️Neck pain ➡️Pain when exposed to bright lights ➡️Vomiting ➡️Muscle/joint/limb pain ➡️Rash ➡️Seizures ➡️Cold hands & feet #TakeResponsibility to stay safe