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.

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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

#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/

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

“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

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Evidence shows that the #COVID19 Delta variant spreads more easily than other known variants.

✅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

For more FAQs on #COVID19 variants, visit: http://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng/faq/

#TakeResponsibility

#COVID19 case update as at 19th August, 2021

1149 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria;

Lagos-680
Rivers-157
Akwa Ibom-94
Oyo-56
Edo-36
FCT-34
Ogun-31
Ekiti-20
Delta-16
Abia-5
Nasarawa-5
Osun-5
Cross River-4
Plateau-3
Sokoto-2
Kano-1

184,593 confirmed
167,738 discharged
2,236 deaths

Today's report includes:

✅ Confirmed cases for Lagos State: 393 cases on 17th and 287 cases on 18th August, 2021
✅ 0 cases from Ondo State

A breakdown of cases by state via http://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng

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We continue to coordinate genomic sequencing of samples from #COVID19Nigeria cases.

Nevertheless, #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

For more FAQs on #COVID19 variants, visit: http://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng/faq/

Our weekly #COVID19Nigeria situation report(Epi Week 32) has been published.

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

Our editorial for this week focuses on the Data4COVID19 Africa challenge; a six month project aimed at using existing data to address the social, economic and political factors that influence individual knowledge and perception of #COVID19

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

#TakeResponsibility

Remember to always adhere to all non pharmaceutical preventive measures of #COVID19. This helps to reduce the risk of spread

☑ Wear a face mask
☑ Avoid large gatherings
☑ Observe physical distancing
☑ Wash hands frequently with soap & water

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Not everyone infected with #COVID19 shows symptoms.

Remember to maintain a HIGH index of suspicion for #COVID19 and adhere to all preventive measures. Always:

✅ Wear a face mask properly in public places
✅ Maintain a physical distance of 2 metres

#TakeResponsibility