Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC)

2023-06-07 11:48:57 Zoonotic diseases such as #LassaFever & #mpox repeatedly pose threats to humans & animals with significant disability & death rates.

Practising healthy interactions with animals and the environment builds a healthy nation with minimal risk of spread of infectious diseases. ክፈት / አስተያየት ይስጡ

2023-06-06 20:48:27 Let's work together to prevent the spread of #Lassafever.

Be a guardian of proper sanitation in your community and promote frequent #Handwashing with soap and running water.

Read our latest #LassaFever situation report:
https://ncdc.gov.ng/diseases/sitreps/?cat=5&name=An%20update%20of%20Lassa%20fever%20outbreak%20in%20Nigeria ክፈት / አስተያየት ይስጡ

2023-06-05 12:02:58 Business owners and facility managers should promote #HandHygiene at all times.

Provide adequate hand hygiene supplies such as running water, soap & hand sanitiser in all shared spaces.

Clean hands save lives ክፈት / አስተያየት ይስጡ

2023-06-02 12:20:08 Misuse or overuse of #antibiotics & other antimicrobials can reduce their effectiveness in treating common infections in animals & humans.

Everyone has a role to play to help fight #AntimicrobialResistance, do your part! ክፈት / አስተያየት ይስጡ

2023-06-01 16:16:17 #Mpox spreads easily through contact with infected persons or contaminated materials.

Healthcare workers are advised to always practice standard care precautions when caring for patients.

Isolate any suspected or confirmed cases for adequate diagnosis and treatment. ክፈት / አስተያየት ይስጡ

2023-06-01 11:34:38 Our weekly #LassaFever situation report provides a summary of the epidemiological situation and response activities in Nigeria.

Download, read, and share via
https://ncdc.gov.ng/diseases/sitreps/?cat=5&name=An%20update%20of%20Lassa%20fever%20outbreak%20in%20Nigeria ክፈት / አስተያየት ይስጡ

2023-05-31 15:39:12 #Mpox can be treated.

Do not self-medicate!

Visit a healthcare facility close to you for proper health care when you observe any symptoms associated with #mpox.

#TakeResponsibility ክፈት / አስተያየት ይስጡ

2023-05-31 11:56:17 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

#STOPCholera ክፈት / አስተያየት ይስጡ

2023-05-26 11:05:18 Prevention of #LassaFever relies on promoting good “community hygiene” to discourage rodents from entering homes.

Let us all work together to reduce the risk of #LassaFever infection and spread in our homes and communities. ክፈት / አስተያየት ይስጡ

2023-05-25 19:46:07 NCDC continues to maintain surveillance to monitor the importation of infectious diseases.

All incoming passengers are urged to fill out the simple health declaration form before travel to Nigeria.

Visit healthapp.ncdc.gov.ng ክፈት / አስተያየት ይስጡ