Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC)

2023-03-17 12:23:37 #Lassafever is preventable.

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 ክፈት / አስተያየት ይስጡ

2023-03-16 20:03:05 We have published our situation report on #diphtheria.

This report provides a summary of the #diphtheria outbreak, the current epidemiological situation in Nigeria, and our preparedness and response activities.

Download via
https://ncdc.gov.ng/diseases/sitreps/?cat=18&name=An%20Update%20of%20Diphtheria%20Outbreak%20in%20Nigeria ክፈት / አስተያየት ይስጡ

2023-03-16 15:21:09 #Mpox is preventable.

Avoid contact with sick/dead animals
Avoid close/skin-to-skin contact with infected persons or persons showing symptoms
Cook all animal meats & products properly before eating
Wash hands after handling animals & caring for/visiting sick people ክፈት / አስተያየት ይስጡ

2023-03-16 12:14:55 Unsafe practices such as improper disposal of refuse & defaecating in open places put the safety of water used for drinking & personal use at risk.

#STOPCholera, ensure to:
Keep your environment clean
Drink or use water that is boiled & stored safely
STOP open defecation ክፈት / አስተያየት ይስጡ

2023-03-15 16:32:01 Diphtheria is a deadly disease that spreads easily. It is important to know the signs and symptoms.

Report to the nearest primary healthcare center for early diagnosis and treatment if you notice any of the below symptoms ክፈት / አስተያየት ይስጡ

2023-03-15 11:41:09 #Lassafever can spread through foods that have been contaminated by the urine and faeces of infected rats.

#TakeResponsibility,
Store foods in well covered containers
Cook foods properly before eating.
Wash fruits and vegetables properly before eating ክፈት / አስተያየት ይስጡ

2023-03-14 12:20:41 #Cholera is a waterborne disease, with a higher risk of transmission when there is poor sanitation and disruption of clean water supply.

Practice and ensure the use of safe water in your homes and communities.

#TakeResponsibility ክፈት / አስተያየት ይስጡ

2023-03-13 15:59:37 Are you an incoming traveller to Nigeria

Fill out the Nigeria Health Declaration Form via https://healthapp.ncdc.gov.ng/
Carefully verify that all filled details are correct
Submit the form and download a copy

It is FREE of charge. ክፈት / አስተያየት ይስጡ

2023-03-13 12:33:38 This year, 676 confirmed cases of #LassaFever and 109 deaths have been reported across 22 States in Nigeria.

Read more on the epidemiological situation of #LassaFever in Nigeria and our response activities via https://ncdc.gov.ng/diseases/sitreps/?cat=5&name=An%20update%20of%20Lassa%20fever%20outbreak%20in%20Nigeria ክፈት / አስተያየት ይስጡ

2023-03-11 11:01:08 #LassaFever spreads through direct or indirect contact with rats.

Ensure you keep your environment clean to prevent the infestation of rats in our homes and communities.

#TakeResponsibility ክፈት / አስተያየት ይስጡ