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

Have you ever heard about #YellowFever❓

What causes it and how does it spread❓

Share your knowledge about #YellowFever with us in this short survey⬇️

📋
https://forms.gle/QA83FP1XsrhHnXaBA

One of our most important functions is the development of guidelines for disease control.

On our website, you can download protocols and guidelines including:
➡️Standard case definitions of priority diseases/conditions in Nigeria
➡️National Guidelines for Yellow fever Preparedness and Response
➡️National Mpox Public Health Response Guidelines
➡️Nigeria Multi-Hazard Risk Communication Guideline
...and many more

Visit https://ncdc.gov.ng/diseases/guidelines to download

Avian influenza❓ Bird flu❓

Can you identify the symptoms in a bird?
Can humans be affected?
What are the signs and symptoms?

Share your knowledge with us in this short survey ⬇️
https://forms.gle/1F4WQ1sCRV8uSWbd8

Be a #HealthChampion!

Even the small steps you take to promote healthy lifestyles and inspire others can lead to significant positive changes. Every effort you make helps create a healthier community.

Kudos to Princess Aderolakemi and DRASA Trust👏🏽

https://x.com/drasatrust/status/1823056338131268011?t=o0uCI4qSJss_F5sb71TkUg&s=35

The time between #cholera infection and the appearance of symptoms is 2 hours to 5 days

Please do not self-medicate.

Visit a healthcare facility immediately for proper diagnosis and treatment.

#STOPCholera

#Cholera is characterised by rapid onset of profuse watery diarrhoea (rice water stools), with or without vomiting.

It is usually not associated with fever and is highly contagious.

Report early to a healthcare facility if you notice symptoms.

#STOPCholera

In Nigeria, the National #Mpox Technical Working Group (TWG), a multi-sectoral body within the NCDC, continues to lead the coordination of in-country #Mpox response efforts.

Surveillance has been intensified nationwide to ensure the rapid detection and response to any new cases, along with implementing other public health measures to prevent the importation or further spread of the disease.

Read more: https://guardian.ng/news/mpox-ncdc-places-airports-seaports-states-on-high-alert/

What is #Mpox❓
How does it spread❓
What are the signs and symptoms❓
How can you prevent it❓
What should you do when you notice symptoms associated with #Mpox❓

🔗Full video: https://youtu.be/cCUu4PXwT0A

Person-to-person spread of #mpox occurs when a person comes into contact with the virus from an infected human or materials contaminated with the virus, such as clothing and bedding.

In Nigeria, a total of 39 confirmed cases and zero deaths have been recorded across 19 States + FCT from the beginning of the year 2024.

Situation report:
https://ncdc.gov.ng/diseases/sitreps/?cat=8&name=An%20Update%20of%20Monkeypox%20Outbreak%20in%20Nigeria

The misuse and overuse of #antibiotics💊 & other antimicrobials reduces their effectiveness in treating common infections in animals & humans.

Everyone has a role to play to help fight #AntimicrobialResistance, do your part!

In reporting week 32, the number of suspected cases of #cholera increased to 121 cases.

Our weekly situation 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