Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC)

2023-06-22 12:25:07 Press Release

In 2017, #Nigeria conducted a baseline Joint External Evaluation (JEE), followed by a country-led 2019 mid-term JEE, to thoroughly assess the country's public health security system using a multisectoral approach that involved external & internal teams of experts.

This year, we are reiterating our commitment to prioritising our national health security by conducting the national JEE 3.0 in line with International Health Regulations.

What does this entail? Read:
https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/445/nigeria-reiterates-her-commitment-to-prioritisation-of-global-and-national-health-security-by-conducting-the-national-joint-external-evaluation-%28jee-3.0%29 ክፈት / አስተያየት ይስጡ

2023-06-20 11:04:45 #Yellowfever is a vaccine-preventable disease! A single dose of yellow fever vaccine keeps you protected for life.

Visit a primary healthcare facility close to you to get the vaccine.

#TakeResponsibility to stay safe and healthy. ክፈት / አስተያየት ይስጡ

2023-06-19 12:03:41 Despite the reduced perception of risk, #COVID19 remains a public health threat.

Get tested if you observe symptoms associated with #COVID19.

Get #vaccinated to reduce your risk of severe illness and death.

#TakeResponsibility ክፈት / አስተያየት ይስጡ

2023-06-16 12:08:08 #Lassafeverinfo

Our latest Lassa Fever Situation Report has been published on our website (week 22).

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

2023-06-15 12:04:27 #YellowFever is transmitted through the bite of an infected mosquito.

If you experience any of the following symptoms:

Bleeding (from the nose, ears, or mouth)
Sudden fever
Body pain
Severe headache

Report to a health care facility near you immediately ክፈት / አስተያየት ይስጡ

2023-06-14 12:00:49 Mosquito control helps reduce the risk of #Yellowfever infection.

Ensure you:
Get rid of stagnant water
Keep your environment clean
Keep your water containers covered properly
Wear protective clothing to prevent mosquito bites

#TakeResponsibility ክፈት / አስተያየት ይስጡ

2023-06-12 11:54:58 Happy #DemocracyDay2023 Nigeria

#NCDCcares ክፈት / አስተያየት ይስጡ

2023-06-09 12:11:16 A successful One Health approach to public health involves working together to improve the health of people, animals (pets, livestock, and wildlife), plants, and the environment.

By protecting one, we help protect all!

#OneHealthNigeria ክፈት / አስተያየት ይስጡ

2023-06-08 12:15:46 In 2019, The National One Health Strategic Plan was jointly developed by stakeholders from the human, animal & environmental sectors

This was developed with a vision of creating a nation of healthy people & animals living in a balanced ecosystem

Read: https://ncdc.gov.ng/themes/common/docs/protocols/93_1566785462.pdf ክፈት / አስተያየት ይስጡ

2023-06-07 15:44:48 This #WorldFoodSafetyDay is a reminder to practice a culture of safe food handling in our homes

Keep clean hands, surfaces, equipment & cooking area
Separate raw & cooked foods
Cook foods thoroughly
Keep food at safe temperatures
Use safe water & raw materials

#FoodStandardsSaveLives ክፈት / አስተያየት ይስጡ