Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC)

2023-02-21 14:35:16 ALL health workers must continue to maintain a high index of suspicion for #Mpox.

Ensure to take necessary precautions when handling suspected or confirmed cases of #Mpox.

Advisory: https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/367/public-health-advisory-on-monkeypox ክፈት / አስተያየት ይስጡ

2023-02-20 17:43:20 #Lassafeverinfo

Our latest Lassa Fever Situation Report has been published on our website (week 6).

In this reporting week, a total of 68 confirmed cases were recorded.

This week's situation report and that of previous weeks can be downloaded via https://ncdc.gov.ng/diseases/sitreps/?cat=5&name=An%20update%20of%20Lassa%20fever%20outbreak%20in%20Nigeria ክፈት / አስተያየት ይስጡ

2023-02-20 14:23:55 All incoming travellers to Nigeria are expected to fill out the Nigeria Health Declaration Form.

The form is an instituted measure to prevent the spread and monitor the possible importation of infectious diseases.

It is FREE of charge.

https://healthapp.ncdc.gov.ng/ ክፈት / አስተያየት ይስጡ

2023-02-20 11:33:17 Prepare your foods properly to prevent the spread of #cholera.

Wash fruits and vegetables with clean running water
Peel fruits before consumption
Keep foods in properly covered containers
Eat properly cooked foods ክፈት / አስተያየት ይስጡ

2023-02-18 20:18:18 What is #Mpox
How does it spread
What are the signs and symptoms
How can you prevent it
What should you do when you notice symptoms associated with #Mpox

Full video:

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2023-02-17 12:59:21 A clean environment helps to prevent the spread of infectious diseases.

Practice proper environmental hygiene at all times to prevent the spread of diseases such as #LassaFever, #Cholera, #COVID19 and #YellowFever. ክፈት / አስተያየት ይስጡ

2023-02-16 11:41:04 Visit a healthcare facility close to you for diagnosis and treatment when you observe symptoms associated with #diphtheria.

#TakeResponsibility to limit the risk of spread.

https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/435/diphtheria-public-health-advisory-amidst-outbreak-in-nigeria ክፈት / አስተያየት ይስጡ

2023-02-15 18:15:48 Symptoms of #Cholera include:

Profuse watery stool
Nausea
Vomiting
Weakness

Please do not self-medicate. Visit a healthcare facility immediately for proper treatment.

Advisory: https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/420/stop-cholera%3A-strengthening-water%2C-sanitation-and-hygiene%C2%A0%28wash%29-in-nigeria

#CholeraInfo ክፈት / አስተያየት ይስጡ

2023-02-15 11:30:41 Announcement!

The online Nigeria Health Declaration Form for incoming travellers is LIVE.

This form is an instituted measure to prevent the spread, monitor the possible importation of infectious diseases & aid the control of disease outbreaks.

Link:
https://healthapp.ncdc.gov.ng/ ክፈት / አስተያየት ይስጡ

2023-02-14 20:29:17 ICYMI

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Epidemiology of Diphtheria: Current Situation in Nigeria
Clinical Presentation and Management of Diphtheria in Children
Diphtheria in Adults

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