Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC)

2023-05-25 12:33:29 The use of safe water and proper sanitation is vital to prevent and control the spread of cholera and other waterborne diseases.

This rainy season:
Only consume water from safe sources
Stop open defaecation
Dispose of trash properly
Ensure proper drainage of sewage ክፈት / አስተያየት ይስጡ

2023-05-24 14:34:47 Early recognition of #Meningitis saves lives.

Seek medical attention immediately if you notice these signs and symptoms in your baby/toddler.

For more information on #Meningitis, visit: https://ncdc.gov.ng/diseases/factsheet/49

#TakeResponsibility to keep your loved ones safe. ክፈት / አስተያየት ይስጡ

2023-05-24 11:07:15
Do not miss this opportunity to share your abstracts at the upcoming 14th African Rotavirus Symposium #ARS2023

Theme: '#Rotavirus Disease Control in #Africa: vaccination and surveillance as the basis of an integrated approach

Deadline: 31st July 2023

https://afr-rn.samrc.ac.za/ars2023/index.html ክፈት / አስተያየት ይስጡ

2023-05-23 11:32:11 Hand washing with soap under running water can prevent the spread of several infectious diseases including #cholera

Critical times for hand washing:

Upon reaching home
Before preparing food
Before consuming food or feeding a child
After using toilet facilities
After washing a child who has defecated ክፈት / አስተያየት ይስጡ

2023-05-22 14:53:24 #AntimicrobialResistance is a global health issue leading to the ineffectiveness of drugs against the illness they were developed to treat.

Health care practitioners should always conduct a test before prescribing treatment for a patient ክፈት / አስተያየት ይስጡ

2023-05-22 12:07:44 ICYMI

"Transmission of infections in hospitals continues to be a challenge. It’s an environment where infections are easily transmitted"

Catch up with Dr Tochi Okwor's dialogue on infection prevention & control in Nigerian health facilities on Channels Television.



ክፈት / አስተያየት ይስጡ

2023-05-20 17:49:22 #Meningitis is a serious infection that can lead to severe complications & death

Report immediately to a healthcare facility if you or a loved one experiences
Neck pain
Pain on looking at bright lights
Vomiting
Muscle/joint/limb pain
Rash
Seizures
Cold hands & feet ክፈት / አስተያየት ይስጡ

2023-05-20 15:36:12 COMING UP

Join DG @IfedayoTiffy live on NTA International as he discusses:

#COVID19 Pandemic: Integrated Disease Surveillance Strategy

TODAY 20th May
NTAi (DSTv ch 251 GOTv ch 114)
4:30 pm (WAT) ክፈት / አስተያየት ይስጡ

2023-05-19 12:45:22 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

2023-05-18 17:41:14 #Lassafever is a viral hemorrhagic fever spread primarily through contact with rodents.

Human-to-human spread is also possible through contact with the body fluids of an infected person.

Always avoid contact with persons with confirmed or suspected Lassa fever to protect yourselves and loved ones ክፈት / አስተያየት ይስጡ