To prevent the spread of cholera, Nigerians are urged to:
✅ Keep their environments clean
✅ Drink or use water that is boiled and stored safely
✅ Ensure food is cooked and stored in a clean and safe environment
✅ Avoid open defecation
✅Wash their hands regularly with soap and running water.
Read our latest public health advisory:
🔗https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/337/cholera-in-nigeria%3A-urgent-call-to-strengthen-water%2C-sanitation-and-hygiene-%28wash%29
✅ Keep their environments clean
✅ Drink or use water that is boiled and stored safely
✅ Ensure food is cooked and stored in a clean and safe environment
✅ Avoid open defecation
✅Wash their hands regularly with soap and running water.
Read our latest public health advisory:
🔗https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/337/cholera-in-nigeria%3A-urgent-call-to-strengthen-water%2C-sanitation-and-hygiene-%28wash%29
Our weekly #COVID19Nigeria situation report(Epi Week 31) 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
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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
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753 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria;
Lagos-364
Akwa Ibom-141
Oyo-74
Rivers-46
Abia-38
Ogun-24
Kwara-20
FCT-12
Ekiti-10
Delta-9
Edo-6
Plateau-5
Imo-3
Bayelsa-1
180,661 confirmed
166,560 discharged
2,200 deaths
Today’s report includes:
✅ Confirmed and discharged from Akwa Ibom recorded on 11th August 53 and 160 and 12th August, 2021 88 and 63 cases
✅ Discharged cases reported for Kaduna 11th August, (18) and 12th August, 2021 (2)
✅Six States with zero cases reported: Kaduna, Kano, Nasarawa, Ondo, Osun and Sokoto
A breakdown of cases by state can be found via covid19.ncdc.gov.ng
Lagos-364
Akwa Ibom-141
Oyo-74
Rivers-46
Abia-38
Ogun-24
Kwara-20
FCT-12
Ekiti-10
Delta-9
Edo-6
Plateau-5
Imo-3
Bayelsa-1
180,661 confirmed
166,560 discharged
2,200 deaths
Today’s report includes:
✅ Confirmed and discharged from Akwa Ibom recorded on 11th August 53 and 160 and 12th August, 2021 88 and 63 cases
✅ Discharged cases reported for Kaduna 11th August, (18) and 12th August, 2021 (2)
✅Six States with zero cases reported: Kaduna, Kano, Nasarawa, Ondo, Osun and Sokoto
A breakdown of cases by state can be found via covid19.ncdc.gov.ng
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Your #HANDS are powerful!
No matter who you are or what you do, you have the power to stop the spread of #COVID19.
H- Have your hands washed or sanitised frequently
A- Always cough/sneeze into your elbow
N- No going out without a facemask
D- Distance of at least 2 arms length
S- Stay indoors and self-isolate if you feel sick
#TakeResponsibility
No matter who you are or what you do, you have the power to stop the spread of #COVID19.
H- Have your hands washed or sanitised frequently
A- Always cough/sneeze into your elbow
N- No going out without a facemask
D- Distance of at least 2 arms length
S- Stay indoors and self-isolate if you feel sick
#TakeResponsibility
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This morning on Channels Television, DG Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu was live to discuss the latest on COVID-19 & other infectious diseases
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This morning on Channels Television, DG Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu was live to discuss the latest on COVID-19 & other infectious diseases
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636 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria;
Lagos-291
Rivers-117
Taraba-58
Akwa Ibom-54
Kwara-28
Ekiti-14
Ogun-14
FCT-13
Oyo-11
Edo-9
Osun-6
Bayelsa-5
Delta-4
Gombe-4
Abia-3
Plateau-3
Sokoto-1
181,297 confirmed
166,709 discharged
2,211 deaths
Today’s report includes:
✅ Report for Taraba are backlog from July to August, 2021
✅Two states with zero cases reported: Nasarawa and Ondo
A breakdown of cases by state can be found via covid19.ncdc.gov.ng
Lagos-291
Rivers-117
Taraba-58
Akwa Ibom-54
Kwara-28
Ekiti-14
Ogun-14
FCT-13
Oyo-11
Edo-9
Osun-6
Bayelsa-5
Delta-4
Gombe-4
Abia-3
Plateau-3
Sokoto-1
181,297 confirmed
166,709 discharged
2,211 deaths
Today’s report includes:
✅ Report for Taraba are backlog from July to August, 2021
✅Two states with zero cases reported: Nasarawa and Ondo
A breakdown of cases by state can be found via covid19.ncdc.gov.ng
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The #COVID19 Delta variant is not a new disease.
It is a mutation of the SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes #COVID19. This variant spreads faster than other known #COVID19 variants.
For more FAQs on #COVID19 variants, visit: http://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng/faq/
#TakeResponsibility
The #COVID19 Delta variant is not a new disease.
It is a mutation of the SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes #COVID19. This variant spreads faster than other known #COVID19 variants.
For more FAQs on #COVID19 variants, visit: http://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng/faq/
#TakeResponsibility
#Cholera is a waterborne disease, with a higher risk of transmission when there is poor sanitation and disruption of clean water supply.
✅ Make your water safe before use
✅ Use water from reliable sources
✅ Boil water before drinking
✅ Store water in properly covered containers
✅ Make your water safe before use
✅ Use water from reliable sources
✅ Boil water before drinking
✅ Store water in properly covered containers
665 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria;
Lagos-369
Anambra-68
Oyo-63
Akwa Ibom-48
Kwara-28
Rivers-26
Edo-21
Ekiti-15
Ondo-13
Delta-7
FCT-3
Ogun-3
Gonbe-1
181,962 confirmed
166,826 discharged
2,219 deaths
Today’s report includes:
✅Six states with zero cases reported: Kaduna, Kano, Nasarawa, Osun, Plateau and Sokoto
A breakdown of cases by state can be found via covid19.ncdc.gov.ng
Lagos-369
Anambra-68
Oyo-63
Akwa Ibom-48
Kwara-28
Rivers-26
Edo-21
Ekiti-15
Ondo-13
Delta-7
FCT-3
Ogun-3
Gonbe-1
181,962 confirmed
166,826 discharged
2,219 deaths
Today’s report includes:
✅Six states with zero cases reported: Kaduna, Kano, Nasarawa, Osun, Plateau and Sokoto
A breakdown of cases by state can be found via covid19.ncdc.gov.ng
The NCDC has managed to sustain the supply chain of essential commodities to states for over the past 18months with no record of shortage in any treatment centre/lab.
Yesterday, the DG carried out a spot check and audit of all commodities and equipment in NCDC warehouses- these are from the benevolent donations from the United Nations system, West African Health Organization, partners and the Federal Government of Nigeria.
Yesterday, the DG carried out a spot check and audit of all commodities and equipment in NCDC warehouses- these are from the benevolent donations from the United Nations system, West African Health Organization, partners and the Federal Government of Nigeria.
541 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria;
Lagos-242
Akwa Ibom-94
Enugu-48
Oyo-48
Anambra-34
Rivers-19
Ogun-17
Ekiti-15
FCT-9
Kwara-7
Abia-5
Delta-2
Niger-1
182,503 confirmed
167,132 discharged
2,219 deaths
Today’s report includes:
✅Six states with zero cases reported: Gombe, Nasarawa, Ondo, Osun, Plateau and Sokoto
A breakdown of cases by state can be found via covid19.ncdc.gov.ng
Lagos-242
Akwa Ibom-94
Enugu-48
Oyo-48
Anambra-34
Rivers-19
Ogun-17
Ekiti-15
FCT-9
Kwara-7
Abia-5
Delta-2
Niger-1
182,503 confirmed
167,132 discharged
2,219 deaths
Today’s report includes:
✅Six states with zero cases reported: Gombe, Nasarawa, Ondo, Osun, Plateau and Sokoto
A breakdown of cases by state can be found via covid19.ncdc.gov.ng
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The #COVID19 Delta variant is a variant of the same virus - SARS-CoV-2, that causes #COVID19.
The symptoms include fever, dry cough, sore throat, head ache, body pain, tiredness, loss of taste or smell and difficulty breathing.
For more FAQs on #COVID19 variants, visit: http://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng/faq/
#TakeResponsibility
The #COVID19 Delta variant is a variant of the same virus - SARS-CoV-2, that causes #COVID19.
The symptoms include fever, dry cough, sore throat, head ache, body pain, tiredness, loss of taste or smell and difficulty breathing.
For more FAQs on #COVID19 variants, visit: http://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng/faq/
#TakeResponsibility
#NCDCInTheNews
"The overall idea-sharing and views of the post-covid era from scientists and professionals at global, regional, and country levels have provided the opportunity to brainstorm strategies to build back better in various aspects of global health and health system strengthening"
Read the views of the speakers at the Nigerian Conference of Applied and Field Epidemiology #NiCAFE2021 of the post-COVID-19 era in this article in Vanguard News.
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https://www.vanguardngr.com/2021/08/nicafe-2021-eight-experts-make-case-for-post-covid-19-era/
"The overall idea-sharing and views of the post-covid era from scientists and professionals at global, regional, and country levels have provided the opportunity to brainstorm strategies to build back better in various aspects of global health and health system strengthening"
Read the views of the speakers at the Nigerian Conference of Applied and Field Epidemiology #NiCAFE2021 of the post-COVID-19 era in this article in Vanguard News.
🔗
https://www.vanguardngr.com/2021/08/nicafe-2021-eight-experts-make-case-for-post-covid-19-era/
#COVID19 case update as at 16th August, 2021
584 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria;
Lagos-201
Rivers-149
FCT-82
Ondo-73
Ekiti-17
Cross River-13
Oyo-11
Ogun-9
Delta-8
Osun-8
Bayelsa-4
Kaduna-4
Kano-2
Kwara-2
Sokoto-1
183,087 confirmed
167,310 discharged
2,223 deaths
Today's report includes 0 cases from Kano, Nasarawa and Plateau States
A breakdown of cases by state via http://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng
584 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria;
Lagos-201
Rivers-149
FCT-82
Ondo-73
Ekiti-17
Cross River-13
Oyo-11
Ogun-9
Delta-8
Osun-8
Bayelsa-4
Kaduna-4
Kano-2
Kwara-2
Sokoto-1
183,087 confirmed
167,310 discharged
2,223 deaths
Today's report includes 0 cases from Kano, Nasarawa and Plateau States
A breakdown of cases by state via http://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng
To prevent the further transmission of #COVID19 variants, #TakeResponsibility;
✅Always wear a face mask in public places
✅Wash your hands frequently with soap under running water
✅Maintain a distance of at least 2 arms length from those around you
✅Cough/sneeze into your bent elbow
✅ Get vaccinated
❎Avoid large gatherings
✅Always wear a face mask in public places
✅Wash your hands frequently with soap under running water
✅Maintain a distance of at least 2 arms length from those around you
✅Cough/sneeze into your bent elbow
✅ Get vaccinated
❎Avoid large gatherings
“Ultimately, working on organizational change within existing national health services will make institutions stronger, more resilient, and able to deliver greater impact.”
In this opinion piece published in Devex, NCDC Director General Chikwe Ihekweazu and Director for Health Funds and Partnerships Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Violaine Mitchell, write about the key importance of institutional strengthening in preparing for future pandemics, using the NCDC transformation journey as an example
https://www.devex.com/news/opinion-how-to-improve-our-systems-today-for-the-next-pandemic-100495
#HealthSystems #COVID19 #PandemicPreparedness
In this opinion piece published in Devex, NCDC Director General Chikwe Ihekweazu and Director for Health Funds and Partnerships Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Violaine Mitchell, write about the key importance of institutional strengthening in preparing for future pandemics, using the NCDC transformation journey as an example
https://www.devex.com/news/opinion-how-to-improve-our-systems-today-for-the-next-pandemic-100495
#HealthSystems #COVID19 #PandemicPreparedness
Devex
Opinion: How to improve our systems today for the next pandemic
Since 2016, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control has built up its leadership, invested in IT, and created a robust implementation plan. When COVID-19 hit, Nigeria was far more prepared than most.