The role played by a clean environment in preventing the spread of infectious diseases cannot be overemphasised.

This National Environmental Sanitation Day, let us institute and enforce measures and policies to ensure regular and proper environmental sanitation in our homes, communities, States and country.

Unsafe practices such as improper disposal of refuse and open defecation endanger the safety of water used for drinking and personal use.

Read our public health advisory on measures to take to prevent yourself from getting infected with #cholera. ⬇️

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https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/513/stop-cholera%3A-public-health-advisory

#STOPCholera

Our #LassaFever situation report for week 25, 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

Our #cholera situation reports are now weekly.

The reports provide an update on the #cholera epidemiological situation in Nigeria and our response activities.

🔗 Download via:
https://ncdc.gov.ng/diseases/sitreps/?cat=7&name=An%20update%20of%20Cholera%20outbreak%20in%20Nigeria

#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

Foods can become contaminated with dirty hands during preparation or while eating, causing #cholera

➡️Cook food thoroughly before eating
➡️Wash raw fruits and vegetables with safe water before eating
➡️Reheat leftovers well before eating
➡️People with diarrhoea should avoid preparing food or hauling water for others

#STOPCholera

Bacterial meningitis leaves 1 in 5 people with disabilities such as hearing loss, brain damage and limb loss.

But meningitis is largely vaccine-preventable!

Parents/caregivers are urged to visit any primary health care centre to get their children/wards vaccinated against #meningitis.

ALWAYS boil your water before drinking.

Water from CONTAMINATED storage tanks are not safe for drinking.

Make your water safe: Boil and store in properly covered containers before drinking.

#STOPCholera

#HandHygiene with soap under clean, running water is very vital to the prevention of #cholera.

Important #handwashing moments⬇️
✅While caring for the ill
✅After using the toilet
✅Before food preparation
✅Before and after eating
✅After touching high contact surfaces

#TakeResponsibility

Our guidelines on Infection Prevention & Control for #ViralHemorrhagicFevers include standard operating procedures and checklists to be used in the care & management of VHFs such as #LassaFever & #YellowFever.

Healthcare workers are urged to read & share via
🔗https://ncdc.gov.ng/themes/common/docs/protocols/341_1707300274.pdf

Our weekly #cholera situation report for week 27 has been uploaded.

The report provides an update on the current #cholera epidemiological situation in Nigeria and our response activities.

🔗 Download via:
https://ncdc.gov.ng/diseases/sitreps/?cat=7&name=An%20update%20of%20Cholera%20outbreak%20in%20Nigeria

Beverages, ice and drinks prepared with unclean or contaminated water can spread #cholera.

Protect yourself and your loved ones; do not buy or consume foods or drinks prepared with water from unreliable sources.

#StaySafe #StayHealthy #STOPCholera

Bacterial meningitis leaves 1 in 5 people with disabilities such as hearing loss, brain damage and limb loss.

But meningitis is largely vaccine-preventable!

In our #HealthTori episode on #Meningitis, we explore the story of a young man facing challenges stemming from a #Meningitis infection he had during childhood.

🔗Listen, learn and share via
https://youtu.be/8-dlxFfcWhc?feature=shared

Know the signs and symptoms!

#Cholera symptoms are watery diarrhoea, vomiting, and dehydration.

Don't ignore them! Visit a healthcare facility close to you for prompt diagnosis and treatment.

#STOPCholera

Your actions, no matter how small can limit the risk of #cholera infection.

🚫Do not defecate in open areas
🧤Clear your drainages
✅Only drink water from safe sources
✅Dispose of refuse properly in waste disposal sites

Public health advisory⬇️
🔗https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/513/stop-cholera%3A-public-health-advisory

Vaccination is the best prevention measure against #CerebrospinalMeningitis.

Ensure you complete Nigeria's routine immunisation schedule for your children or wards to keep them safe and #healthy.

#DefeatMeningitis

People of all age groups who live in areas with poor sanitation and hygiene are at higher risk of #cholera infection.

🚫Do not defecate in open areas
🧤Clear your drainages
✅Only drink water from safe sources
✅Dispose of refuse properly in waste disposal sites

Public health advisory⬇️
🔗https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/513/stop-cholera%3A-public-health-advisory

#StopCholera

Symptoms of #Cholera include:

➡️Profuse watery stool
➡️Nausea
➡️Vomiting
➡️Weakness

Do not ignore them or self-medicate!

Visit a healthcare facility close to you for prompt diagnosis and treatment.

#STOPCholera

#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.

Our weekly #cholera situation report for weeks 28 and 29 has been uploaded.

The reports provide an update on the current #cholera epidemiological situation in Nigeria and our response activities.

🔗 Download via:
https://ncdc.gov.ng/diseases/sitreps/?cat=7&name=An%20update%20of%20Cholera%20outbreak%20in%20Nigeria

Know the signs and symptoms of #Meningitis:
➡️Fever/severe headache
➡️Vomiting
➡️Drowsiness
➡️Rash
➡️Seizures
➡️Muscle/joint pain
➡️Stiff neck

Do not ignore them or self-medicate! Visit a healthcare facility close to you for prompt diagnosis and treatment.

For more #HealthTori series, visit: https://youtu.be/8-dlxFfcWhc?feature=shared