#Meningitis is an epidemic-prone disease requiring immediate reporting in Nigeria.

ALL healthcare workers are urged to have a high index of suspicion if they notice these signs & symptoms in their patients:
➡️Fever/severe headache
➡️Vomiting
➡️Drowsiness
➡️Rash
➡️Seizures
➡️Muscle/joint pain
➡️Stiff neck

#AntimicrobialResistance is when medicines like #antimalarials, tetracycline, septrin, and amoxicillin no longer treat diseases they cured previously.

Everyone everywhere, including users and non-users of #antimicrobials has a role to play to prevent #AMR.

#BeAntimicrobialsAware

The overall goal of Infection Prevention & Control is to maintain an environment of care that minimises risks of infection for patients, staff & visitors.

These #IPC guidelines must be practised by all #HCWs in public and private primary, secondary & tertiary healthcare facilities.

Read more in the Nigerian Manual of Infection Prevention and Control:
https://ncdc.gov.ng/themes/common/docs/protocols/296_1649340294.pdf

Human-to-human spread of #LassaFever is possible through direct contact with the body fluids of an infected individual.

Avoid direct contact with body fluids or personal belongings of persons suspected or confirmed with #Lassafever.

Take extra precautions to protect yourself and those around you.

#StaySafeStayHealthy

Our #LassaFever situation report for week 9, 2024 has been published.

The weekly report provides a summary of the #LassaFever 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

Meningitis can affect anyone at any age.

Seek medical attention immediately if you experience symptoms.

Symptoms include
➡️Fever/severe headache
➡️Vomiting
➡️Drowsiness
➡️Rash
➡️Seizures
➡️Muscle/joint pain
➡️Stiff neck

#DefeatMeningitis

What is #diphtheria❓
Who is most at risk of getting infected❓
What are the signs and symptoms of #diphtheria infection❓

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🔗https://youtu.be/6ZAgfCBDh0c?feature=shared

Healthcare workers are urged to always practice standard precautions while attending to suspected or confirmed cases of #LassaFever.

🔗Download and read our 'National Guideline for Lassa Fever Case Management'
https://www.ncdc.gov.ng/themes/common/docs/protocols/92_1547068532.pdf

#StaySafeStayHealthy

The most effective protection against #diphtheria is vaccination with the pentavalent or TD vaccine.

Ensure you and your family members are fully vaccinated against #diphtheria.

#StaySafeStayHealthy

The overall goal of Infection Prevention & Control is to maintain an environment of care that minimises risks of infection for patients, staff & visitors

This #IPC guideline for viral haemorrhagic fevers must be practised by all #HCWs in public & private primary, secondary & tertiary healthcare facilities.

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https://ncdc.gov.ng/themes/common/docs/protocols/111_1579986179.pdf
#TakeResponsibility to #StaySafe