Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC)

2023-05-07 15:38:33 Official statement of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control following the Declaration of COVID-19 as no longer a Public Health Emergency of International Concern by the World Health Organization (WHO)


https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/443/official-statement-following-the-declaration-of-covid-19-as-no-longer-a-public-health-emergency-of-international-concern ክፈት / አስተያየት ይስጡ

2023-05-03 14:15:01 Ensuring food safety is key in the prevention of infectious diseases like #LassaFever and #cholera.

Store food in tightly closed containers and ensure proper hygiene in the preparation & consumption of food.

#TakeResponsibility ክፈት / አስተያየት ይስጡ

2023-05-02 11:26:59 JOIN IN

Our #LassaFever Research Colloquium is LIVE!

The colloquium aims to review the current situation and identify research priorities that will bring about a better understanding of #LF transmission using a One Health approach

TODAY, May 2nd, 2023
9:00 a.m. WAT

Register to join:
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_N0qf8u_IR0W_8k1UaiCnaA ክፈት / አስተያየት ይስጡ

2023-05-01 14:59:09 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

2023-04-28 12:23:57 #COVID19 vaccines provide protection against severe illness and death due to infection by helping the body develop immunity to the virus.

One person’s choice to get vaccinated could lead to saving many more lives.

Visit a vaccination site close to you to #GetVaccinated: https://nphcda.vaccination.gov.ng/vaccination-sites

#WorldImmunisationWeek ክፈት / አስተያየት ይስጡ

2023-04-27 11:32:37 #Yellowfever is a vaccine-preventable disease spread through the bite of infected mosquitoes.

A single dose of the yellow fever vaccine keeps you protected for life. #GetVaccinated

#WorldImmunisationWeek ክፈት / አስተያየት ይስጡ

2023-04-26 12:07:34 Immunisation with the oral cholera vaccine plays an important role in outbreak prevention and control and the long-term elimination of cholera.

#GetVaccinated

#WorldImmunisationWeek ክፈት / አስተያየት ይስጡ

2023-04-25 11:41:47 Cases of #diphtheria reduce significantly when there is widespread immunisation.

Those with a higher risk of infection include:
Children & adults who have not received a dose of the diphtheria toxoid-containing vaccine
People living in crowded environments & areas with poor sanitation
Healthcare workers & those exposed to cases of diphtheria

#WorldImmunisationWeek ክፈት / አስተያየት ይስጡ

2023-04-24 14:45:34 Getting immunised against vaccine-preventable diseases protects children, adults & communities, ensuring happier and healthier lives.

This #WorldImmunisationWeek, we call for collective action to accelerate progress to ensure more people are protected against infectious diseases. ክፈት / አስተያየት ይስጡ

2023-04-20 20:02:50 SAVE THE DATE

The 14th African Rotavirus Symposium, #ARS2023 is COMING UP!

This symposium will bring together experts across countries in Africa for knowledge-sharing & reflections on lessons learnt in rotavirus control

8-10 November 2023

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