Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC)

2023-03-02 17:28:19 #Diphtheria Webinar Series 2

This coming session will focus on Nigeria’s response to the outbreak, including:
Immunisation activities
Updates from laboratories
Case management: Kano State’s experience

Monday, 6th March
10:00 AM

Register via bit.ly/DiphtheriaWebinarS2 ክፈት / አስተያየት ይስጡ

2023-03-02 12:05:51 All healthcare workers are urged to read and share our advisory for healthcare workers on #diphtheria.

It includes information on the:
Transmission
Symptoms
Diagnosis/Testing
Case definition
Case Reporting
Treatment
Prevention

https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/436/diphtheria-health-advisory-for-health-care-workers-amidst-outbreak-in-nigeria ክፈት / አስተያየት ይስጡ

2023-03-01 17:30:53 #COVID19 is still a health threat

If you are experiencing symptoms associated with #COVID19, visit the nearest testing centre close to you for diagnosis & treatment

#GetVaccinated, the vaccine protects you from severe illness, hospitalisation & death

#TakeResponsibility ክፈት / አስተያየት ይስጡ

2023-03-01 17:22:43 #Cholera is easily transmitted in areas with poor sanitation and hygiene.

#TakeResponsibility to practice and ensure physical and environmental hygiene in your homes and community.

To learn more about #cholera, visit: https://ncdc.gov.ng/diseases/factsheet/50 ክፈት / አስተያየት ይስጡ

2023-02-28 12:42:13 Parents & caregivers should ensure that their children/wards receive the anti-diphtheria vaccine as recommended in the NPHCDA childhood immunisation schedule.

Visit a primary health care centre close to you to get the vaccine.

#TakeResponsibility ክፈት / አስተያየት ይስጡ

2023-02-27 12:21:45 Cases of #cholera are recorded mostly during the rainy season

To prevent the spread of #cholera, Nigerians are urged to:
Only consume water from safe sources
Stop open defaecation
Dispose of refuse and waste properly
Ensure proper drainage of sewage ክፈት / አስተያየት ይስጡ

2023-02-24 12:16:56

Following the outbreak of the Marburg virus disease in equatorial guinea, NCDC advises Nigerian citizens & residents to AVOID ALL BUT ESSENTIAL TRAVELS TO EQUATORIAL GUINEA AT THIS TIME.

Read our press release informed by our risk assessment:
https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/440/ncdc-on-alert-following-the-announcement-of-the-marburg-virus-disease-outbreak-in-equatorial-guinea ክፈት / አስተያየት ይስጡ

2023-02-22 18:45:03 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

#EndCholera ክፈት / አስተያየት ይስጡ

2023-02-22 11:59:29 Early diagnosis and treatment save lives

Visit a healthcare facility close to you when you observe symptoms associated with #diphtheria.

#StaySafeStayHealthy ክፈት / አስተያየት ይስጡ

2023-02-21 18:02:11 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. ክፈት / አስተያየት ይስጡ