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

Our #LassaFever situation reports for weeks 28 and 29, 2024 have 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

Strengthening partnerships is key to improving infection prevention and control programs!🫱🏾‍🫲🏽

Everyone, everywhere in the public and private sectors needs to work together to ensure the widespread adoption of #IPC best practices.

#PreventHAIs
#TurnNigeriaOrange
#IPCTWG

Protecting our communities from hospital-acquired infections starts with strong Infection Prevention and Control #IPC programs in our health facilities.

We must invest more in these initiatives to safeguard public health and prevent the next epidemic.

#PreventionHAIs #FundIPC
#TurnNigeriaOrange #IPCTWG

Healthcare workers are urged to always conduct a diagnostic test before treating a patient or prescribing medicines.

Remember that many infections present with similar signs and symptoms.

Our #LassaFever situation report for week 30, 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

Read and share our #cholera health advisory which provides information on:

➡️ People at higher risk of infection
➡️ Modes of spread
➡️ Signs and symptoms
➡️ Prevention measures
➡️ Advice for healthcare workers

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

#STOPCholera