Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC)

2023-04-12 10:59:57 All healthcare workers are urged to read & share our advisory for healthcare workers on #diphtheria

It includes information on the:
Transmission
Symptoms
Diagnosis/Testing
Case definition
Case Reporting
Treatment
Prevention

Read via https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/436/diphtheria-health-advisory-for-health-care-workers-amidst-outbreak-in-nigeria ክፈት / አስተያየት ይስጡ

2023-04-11 15:02:29 #Mpox symptoms include:
Fever
Headache
Body pain & weakness
Sore throat
Rash on the face, palms, soles of the feet and genitals
Swollen lymph nodes

If you or someone you know experience these symptoms, visit a healthcare facility for proper diagnosis and care ክፈት / አስተያየት ይስጡ

2023-04-11 11:18:32 #Cholera is easily transmitted in areas with poor sanitation and hygiene.

#TakeResponsibility to practice and ensure physical and environmental hygiene in your homes and community.

To learn more about #cholera, visit: https://ncdc.gov.ng/diseases/factsheet/50 ክፈት / አስተያየት ይስጡ

2023-04-10 11:04:13 Due to changes in weather patterns, Nigeria, like the rest of the world, is faced with increased risk of disease outbreaks.

In this recent article, our partner @CEPIvaccines emphasises our collective responsibility towards this imminent risk.

Read
https://endpandemics.cepi.net/climate-change/ ክፈት / አስተያየት ይስጡ

2023-04-09 12:58:34 #HappyEaster Nigeria!

May this season bring you and your loved ones unending happiness, peace, and good health.

Happy celebration!

#NCDCcares ክፈት / አስተያየት ይስጡ

2023-04-07 11:27:01 It's #WorldHealthDay and #WHO75

The theme '#HealthForAll' calls on the world including #Nigeria to take required actions which can help tackle health challenges today and tomorrow.

Everyone everywhere deserves equitable access to basic health services.

#UniversalHealthCoverage ክፈት / አስተያየት ይስጡ

2023-04-06 12:08:54 #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

2023-04-05 14:25:15 General principles for managing #LassaFever in children can be found in our National Guidelines For Lassa Fever Case Management.

Healthcare workers are urged to download, read and share via https://www.ncdc.gov.ng/themes/common/docs/protocols/92_1547068532.pdf ክፈት / አስተያየት ይስጡ

2023-04-05 11:19:38 #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

2023-04-04 19:11:15 Do not save your drugs for later or share them with another individual

Complete your dosage as prescribed by a healthcare worker.

Play your part to prevent #AntimicrobialResistance. ክፈት / አስተያየት ይስጡ