Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC)

The World Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week #WAAW starts today Every  18th - 24th of November is dedicated to improving awareness and understanding of #AntimicrobialResistance. Join the global movement. Together, we can prevent #AntimicrobialResistance. #AMRactionNG

Transforming our #Vision2Action, the #NCDCStrategy story continues 💪🏾 The #NCDCStrategy 2023-2027 is set to be launched❕ Join us for our health security partners meeting and strategy launch. When❓ 🗓️Tuesday, 21 November 2023 #SaveTheDate via 🔗bit.ly/NCDCStrategyLaunch #IAmHealthSecurity

#Lassafever is an infectious disease. Take extra precautions to avoid close contact with: ✅Body fluids of infected persons ✅Urine, faeces, saliva, or blood of infected rodents ✅Objects, household items, surfaces, or eating food contaminated by infected rodents #TakeResponsibility

People most at risk of #diphtheria infection are urged to #GetVaccinated These include: ➡️Children & adults who have not received any dose of the anti-diphtheria vaccine ➡️Healthcare workers & others who have been exposed to suspected/confirmed cases ➡️People who live in areas with poor sanitation #TakeResponsibility to stay safe

Misuse or overuse of #antibiotics💊 & other antimicrobials can reduce their effectiveness in treating common infections in animals & humans. 🚫 Do not self-medicate ✅ Visit a healthcare professional when sick 🚫 Do not share leftover antibiotics

#Meningitis is an inflammation of the membranes around the spinal cord & brain. Seek medical attention when you experience signs & symptoms such as ✅Fever/severe headache ✅Vomiting ✅Drowsiness ✅Rash ✅Seizures ✅Muscle/joint pain ✅Stiff neck #TakeResponsibility

#Lassafever infection is preventable. ➡️Maintain a clean environment ➡️Block all holes in your house to discourage entry of rodents ➡️ Ensure proper disposal of garbage #TakeResponsibility

#Meningitis can affect any age group but mostly occurs in children and young adults. Visit a healthcare centre for proper diagnosis and immediate treatment if you detect any of the symptoms below in your children/wards. #TakeResponsibity to stay safe

Diphtheria spreads easily between people. Report to the nearest primary healthcare centre for early diagnosis and treatment when you observe symptoms associated with #diphtheria. #TakeResponsibility to limit the risk of spread.

#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

Meningitis spreads from person to person through respiratory droplets Seek medical attention when you experience sign & symptoms such as : ➡️Fever/severe headache ➡️vomiting ➡️Drowsiness ➡️Rash ➡️Seizures ➡️Stiff neck ➡️Muscle/joint pain

📜 The charge of the #NOHSCommittee is to provide oversight for an integrated, unified approach to balance and optimize the health of people, animals and ecosystems - Prof Muhammad Pate, Hon. Coord Minister, Federal Ministry of Health Nigeria Press Release: https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/503/nigeria-holds-its-national-one-health-steering-committee-inaugural-meeting #OneHealthNigeria

Day 3 of #ARS2023 has kickstarted #HappeningNow: The complete ecosystem required for sustainable vaccine manufacturing on the African continent Join us live https://youtube.com/live/h1QBZYLJPR0?feature=share

#ARS2023 is an excellent opportunity to facilitate the sharing of knowledge, ideas, & expertise among experts, organisations and countries on key #rotavirus research areas Join us today as we kickstart the 3-day journey of the 14th African Rotavirus Symposium via 🔗 https://youtube.com/live/bx6JnwPIbLo?feature=share

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

TODAY! #LassaFever occurs throughout the year, but more cases are recorded during the dry season i.e., November-May Register to join the 1st of our #LFWebinarSeries themed: "Readiness for #LassaFever outbreak and Improving Index of Suspicion for #LassaFever: Learnings from Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital" 🕙10 A.M. 🔗Register via https://bit.ly/LassaFeverWebinarS1

⏳THREE days to go Are you ready to join us virtually at the 14th ARS symposium? Look forward to in-depth knowledge exchange through Key Speeches, Panel Discussions, Poster Presentations, & many more. 🗓️ 8th - 10th November 2023 🔗Livestream https://www.youtube.com/live/bx6JnwPIbLo?feature=shared #ARS2023

The 1st of our #LassaFever webinar series is coming up TOMORROW! Join subject matter experts as they speak extensively on: "Readiness for #LassaFever outbreak and Improving Index of Suspicion for #LassaFever: Learnings from Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital" 🗓️ 6th Nov, 2023 🕙10 A.M. 🔗Register via https://bit.ly/LassaFeverWebinarS1 #LFWebinarSeries

📢COMING UP! What measures are being taken to tackle the ongoing #diphtheria outbreak in Nigeria? Our DG Dr Ifedayo Adetifa will be live on Channels Television to provide an update on- NIGERIA’S RESPONSE TO THE DIPHTHERIA OUTBREAK 🕙10:00 PM 📺DStv 420, GOtv 48 Live stream via https://www.youtube.com/live/ENHYOYm-kUE?si=negMDlEQ_QFQ6EWf