Our latest Weekly Epidemiological Report (#NCDCWER) has been published.

The #NCDCWER provides weekly updates on the epidemiological situation of epidemic-prone diseases in Nigeria.

Our editorial for week 23 focuses on the launch of the Data4COVID19 Africa challenge project in Nigeria.

Read: https://ncdc.gov.ng/reports/weekly

Having clean hands is one of the simplest and most effective ways to stay healthy and control the spread of diseases.

#TakeResponsibility, practice hand hygiene today and always

#CleanYourHands

📢Our speakers are ready! Don't miss out!

Join us at the upcoming conference for an opportunity to discuss the epidemiology of infectious diseases in Nigeria and their impact on regional and global health security.

Visit: nicafe.ncdc.gov.ng

#NiCAFE2021

A zoonosis is an infectious disease that is transmitted from animals to humans or from humans to animals

This #WorldZoonosesDay, we are reminded of how human & animal health are linked & the importance of breaking the chain of zoonotic transmissions using a One Health approach in infectious disease preparedness & response.

How do germs spread between animals and humans?

☑Direct/indirect contact
☑Vector bourne transmission
☑Food bourne transmission
☑Water bourne transmission

#WorldZoonosesDay

Proper handling of CLOTH FACE MASKS helps reduce the risk of #COVID19 spread.

✅ Wash the mask after purchase
✅ Wash/sanitise your hands before wearing the mask
✅ Ensure it covers your nose & mouth with no open gaps
✅ Wash immediately after each use

#TakeResponsibility

Cholera is an acute diarrhoeal disease caused by Vibrio cholerae. It occurs in Nigeria mostly during the rainy season and more often in areas with poor sanitation.

Read more on the transmission, symptoms and prevention of #cholera 👇🏾

https://ncdc.gov.ng/diseases/factsheet/50

Our weekly #COVID19Nigeria situation report(Epi Week 26) has been published.

The weekly #COVID19 situation reports provide a summary of the epidemiological situation, datasheet & response activities in Nigeria.

Download:
https://ncdc.gov.ng/diseases/sitreps/?cat=14&name=An%20update%20of%20COVID-19%20outbreak%20in%20Nigeria

#TakeResponsibility

Irrespective of #COVID19 variants, the virus is more likely to spread when people gather without public health and social measures.

#TakeResponsibility,
✅Wear a face mask
✅Wash your hands frequently
✅Observe physical distancing
✅Disinfect frequently touched surfaces
✅Avoid large gatherings

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"The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has detected a confirmed case with the SARS-CoV-2 Delta variant, also known as lineage B.1.617.2.

The variant was detected in a traveler to Nigeria, following the routine travel test required of all international travelers and genomic sequencing at the NCDC National Reference Laboratory, Abuja."


📜Read full press release:
https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/333/confirmed-case-of-delta-variant-detected-in-nigeria

There is evidence that the #COVID19 delta variant has a higher level of transmissibility, compared to other variants of concern.

#TakeResponsibility,

✅Wear a face mask properly in public places
✅Wash your hands frequently
✅Observe physical distancing
❎Avoid large gatherings with poor adherence to preventive measures