Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC)

2023-07-03 11:53:45 #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

2023-06-30 12:40:22 Early detection and reporting of suspected #anthrax cases in animals or humans is important for implementing effective control measures

If you suspect that you or an animal may have been exposed to #anthrax, quickly seek immediate medical care (for humans) or veterinary attention (for animals)

Public Health Advisory: https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/461/public-health-advisory%3A-anthrax-outbreak-in-ghana ክፈት / አስተያየት ይስጡ

2023-06-29 12:35:07 #Anthrax is a severe disease that can affect both humans and animals, including wild animals and livestock such as cows, pigs, camels, sheep, goats, etc.

Read our public health advisory for more information on
Signs and symptoms
Mode of transmission
Who is at risk
Prevention measures


https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/461/public-health-advisory%3A-anthrax-outbreak-in-ghana ክፈት / አስተያየት ይስጡ

2023-06-28 17:16:00 #Cholera Situation Report

Our monthly Cholera Situation Report for May has been published on our website

Download, read and share via
https://ncdc.gov.ng/diseases/sitreps/?cat=7&name=An%20update%20of%20Cholera%20outbreak%20in%20Nigeria ክፈት / አስተያየት ይስጡ

2023-06-28 17:13:14 #EidMubarak to all Muslim faithfuls.

May the season fill your homes and community with peace and good health!

#EidAlAdhaMubarak from us at the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention. ክፈት / አስተያየት ይስጡ

2023-06-28 10:32:12

The #anthrax outbreak in Ghana poses a great public health risk to #Nigeria due to the dangerous and highly transmissible nature of the disease.

Given the #EidulAdha festivity, the National One Health Coordinating Unit led by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention and the Department of Veterinary & Pest Control Services - FMARD has published a public health advisory.

Read
https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/461/public-health-advisory%3A-anthrax-outbreak-in-ghana ክፈት / አስተያየት ይስጡ

2023-06-26 12:16:59 #HandWashing remains the most basic and effective means to prevent the spread of infections.

Frequent #handwashing with soap under running water at home, work, health facilities, gatherings, and public spaces is highly important to stay healthy.

Let us all make #cleanhands a regular habit. It protects us all.

#TakeResponsibility ክፈት / አስተያየት ይስጡ

2023-06-24 11:53:46 Environmental hygiene is key!

Practice proper environmental hygiene to prevent the spread of #cholera at home and in your communities

STOP open defaecation
Dispose of waste in designated areas
Keep sewers clear from refuse
Clear stagnant water

#StopCholera ክፈት / አስተያየት ይስጡ

2023-06-23 12:22:04 A suspected case of #YellowFever is any person with sudden fever, vomiting, serious back pain, with yellowness of the eye and skin appearing within 14 days.

Take all sick persons to a healthcare facility immediately for accurate diagnosis and treatment.

#YellowFeverInfo ክፈት / አስተያየት ይስጡ

2023-06-22 15:02:20 #Lassafeverinfo

Our latest Lassa Fever Situation Report has been published on our website (week 23).

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