The National One Health Strategic Plan, jointly developed by human, animal and environmental health stakeholders, is a five-year strategic plan for the implementation of the #OneHealthNigeria

This plan reflects the shared commitment to enhance multi-sectoral coordination, collaboration and communication in addressing human-animal-ecosystem public health challenges

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https://ncdc.gov.ng/themes/common/docs/protocols/93_1566785462.pdf

This morning, our Director General, Dr Ifedayo Adetifa and the Executive Director National Primary Health Care Development Agency, Dr Muyi Aina will be live on Kapital 92.9 FM to give an in-depth update on the response to the #diphtheria outbreak in Nigeria.

📟 92.9 FM
🕖 9:00 am

Stay tuned!

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📢COMING UP!

What measures are being taken to tackle the ongoing #diphtheria outbreak in Nigeria?

Our DG Dr Ifedayo Adetifa will be live on Channels Television to provide an update on-

NIGERIA’S RESPONSE TO THE DIPHTHERIA OUTBREAK

🕙10:00 PM
📺DStv 420, GOtv 48

Live stream via https://www.youtube.com/live/ENHYOYm-kUE?si=negMDlEQ_QFQ6EWf

The 1st of our #LassaFever webinar series is coming up TOMORROW!

Join subject matter experts as they speak extensively on:

"Readiness for #LassaFever outbreak and Improving Index of Suspicion for #LassaFever: Learnings from Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital"

🗓️ 6th Nov, 2023
🕙10 A.M.

🔗Register via
https://bit.ly/LassaFeverWebinarS1

#LFWebinarSeries

⏳THREE days to go

Are you ready to join us virtually at the 14th ARS symposium?

Look forward to in-depth knowledge exchange through Key Speeches, Panel Discussions, Poster Presentations, & many more.

🗓️ 8th - 10th November 2023

🔗Livestream
https://www.youtube.com/live/bx6JnwPIbLo?feature=shared

#ARS2023

TODAY!

#LassaFever occurs throughout the year, but more cases are recorded during the dry season i.e., November-May

Register to join the 1st of our #LFWebinarSeries themed:

"Readiness for #LassaFever outbreak and Improving Index of Suspicion for #LassaFever: Learnings from Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital"

🕙10 A.M.

🔗Register via
https://bit.ly/LassaFeverWebinarS1

Three (3) doses of the pentavalent vaccine are recommended for children in the 6th-, 10th- and 14th- week of life according to Nigeria's childhood immunisation schedule.

Parents and caregivers should ensure that their children are fully vaccinated against #diphtheria.

#VaccinesWork.

#ARS2023 is an excellent opportunity to facilitate the sharing of knowledge, ideas, & expertise among experts, organisations and countries on key #rotavirus research areas

Join us today as we kickstart the 3-day journey of the 14th African Rotavirus Symposium via
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https://youtube.com/live/bx6JnwPIbLo?feature=share

Day 3 of #ARS2023 has kickstarted

#HappeningNow: The complete ecosystem required for sustainable vaccine manufacturing on the African continent

Join us live
https://youtube.com/live/h1QBZYLJPR0?feature=share

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The charge of the #NOHSCommittee is to provide oversight for an integrated, unified approach to balance and optimize the health of people, animals and ecosystems - Prof Muhammad Pate, Hon. Coord Minister, Federal Ministry of Health Nigeria

Press Release: https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/503/nigeria-holds-its-national-one-health-steering-committee-inaugural-meeting

#OneHealthNigeria

Meningitis spreads from person to person through respiratory droplets

Seek medical attention when you experience sign & symptoms such as :
➡️Fever/severe headache
➡️vomiting
➡️Drowsiness
➡️Rash
➡️Seizures
➡️Stiff neck
➡️Muscle/joint pain

#Antimicrobials are not always needed when you are feeling unwell.

Antibiotics should only be prescribed by healthcare professionals after an appropriate diagnostic test.

Be an #AntimicrobialResistance guardian

Diphtheria spreads easily between people.

Report to the nearest primary healthcare centre for early diagnosis and treatment when you observe symptoms associated with #diphtheria.

#TakeResponsibility to limit the risk of spread.

#Meningitis can affect any age group but mostly occurs in children and young adults.

Visit a healthcare centre for proper diagnosis and immediate treatment if you detect any of the symptoms below in your children/wards.

#TakeResponsibity to stay safe

#Lassafever infection is preventable.

➡️Maintain a clean environment
➡️Block all holes in your house to discourage entry of rodents
➡️ Ensure proper disposal of garbage

#TakeResponsibility

#Meningitis is an inflammation of the membranes around the spinal cord & brain.

Seek medical attention when you experience signs & symptoms such as
✅Fever/severe headache
✅Vomiting
✅Drowsiness
✅Rash
✅Seizures
✅Muscle/joint pain
✅Stiff neck

#TakeResponsibility

Misuse or overuse of #antibiotics💊 & other antimicrobials can reduce their effectiveness in treating common infections in animals & humans.


🚫 Do not self-medicate

✅ Visit a healthcare professional when sick

🚫 Do not share leftover antibiotics

People most at risk of #diphtheria infection are urged to #GetVaccinated

These include:
➡️Children & adults who have not received any dose of the anti-diphtheria vaccine
➡️Healthcare workers & others who have been exposed to suspected/confirmed cases
➡️People who live in areas with poor sanitation

#TakeResponsibility to stay safe

#Lassafever is an infectious disease.

Take extra precautions to avoid close contact with:
✅Body fluids of infected persons
✅Urine, faeces, saliva, or blood of infected rodents
✅Objects, household items, surfaces, or eating food contaminated by infected rodents

#TakeResponsibility

Transforming our #Vision2Action, the #NCDCStrategy story continues 💪🏾

The #NCDCStrategy 2023-2027 is set to be launched❕

Join us for our health security partners meeting and strategy launch.

When❓
🗓️Tuesday, 21 November 2023

#SaveTheDate via
🔗bit.ly/NCDCStrategyLaunch

#IAmHealthSecurity