#Lassafever remains a major public health challenge in West Africa with Nigeria bearing the highest burden.
Healthcare workers are advised to always practice standard precautions.
Wear gloves and other appropriate personal protective equipment while providing care to patients.
Healthcare workers are advised to always practice standard precautions.
Wear gloves and other appropriate personal protective equipment while providing care to patients.
Having clean hands is one of the simplest and most effective ways to stay healthy and control the spread of #diseases.
#WashYourHands:
✅Before eating or preparing a meal
✅After sneezing/coughing
✅After using sanitary facilities
✅Upon arriving at work, school or back home
#WashYourHands:
✅Before eating or preparing a meal
✅After sneezing/coughing
✅After using sanitary facilities
✅Upon arriving at work, school or back home
Germs can live on surfaces for hours and can easily be passed from person to person through our hands.
Disinfect frequently touched surfaces in your homes, shops and offices regularly to prevent the spread of infectious diseases.
#TakeResponsibility
Disinfect frequently touched surfaces in your homes, shops and offices regularly to prevent the spread of infectious diseases.
#TakeResponsibility
84 confirmed cases of #COVID19Nigeria;
Lagos-28
Rivers-24
Bauchi-7
Ekiti-6
FCT-5
Kano-5
Cross River-3
Delta-3
Abia-1
Kaduna-1
Oyo-1
262,748 confirmed
256,518 discharged
3,147 deaths
#TakeResponsibility
States with zero cases reported (6): Nasarawa, Plateau, Ogun, Ondo, Osun & Sokoto
For a breakdown of cases by state visit covid19.ncdc.gov.ng
Lagos-28
Rivers-24
Bauchi-7
Ekiti-6
FCT-5
Kano-5
Cross River-3
Delta-3
Abia-1
Kaduna-1
Oyo-1
262,748 confirmed
256,518 discharged
3,147 deaths
#TakeResponsibility
States with zero cases reported (6): Nasarawa, Plateau, Ogun, Ondo, Osun & Sokoto
For a breakdown of cases by state visit covid19.ncdc.gov.ng
Our #COVID19Nigeria situation report(Epi Week 29 & 30) has been published
The situation report provides a summary of the epidemiological situation, datasheet & response activities in Nigeria
This report is now published BI-WEEKLY
🔗
https://ncdc.gov.ng/diseases/sitreps/?cat=14&name=An%20update%20of%20COVID-19%20outbreak%20in%20Nigeria
#TakeResponsibility
The situation report provides a summary of the epidemiological situation, datasheet & response activities in Nigeria
This report is now published BI-WEEKLY
🔗
https://ncdc.gov.ng/diseases/sitreps/?cat=14&name=An%20update%20of%20COVID-19%20outbreak%20in%20Nigeria
#TakeResponsibility
📢Coming Up TOMORROW
Tune in to join our Director, Prevention Programmes and Knowledge Management @chinwe_ochu to discuss the #monkeypox outbreak & Nigeria’s response on @cnbcafrica.
Channel: DSTv 410
Programme: Power Launch West Africa
Time: 12:00 PM
Tune in to join our Director, Prevention Programmes and Knowledge Management @chinwe_ochu to discuss the #monkeypox outbreak & Nigeria’s response on @cnbcafrica.
Channel: DSTv 410
Programme: Power Launch West Africa
Time: 12:00 PM
We must not let down our guard against #COVID19.
Let us #TakeResponsibility to #GetVaccinated and practice all necessary precautions to protect ourselves and our nation.
Let us #TakeResponsibility to #GetVaccinated and practice all necessary precautions to protect ourselves and our nation.
📣 LIVE
Join our Director, Prevention Programmes and Knowledge Management @chinwe_ochu to discuss the #Monkeypox outbreak & Nigeria’s response.
Tune in live on @cnbcafrica to join the conversation.
📺 DSTV - #410
Programme: Power Launch West Africa
⏰ Time - 12:00 pm
Join our Director, Prevention Programmes and Knowledge Management @chinwe_ochu to discuss the #Monkeypox outbreak & Nigeria’s response.
Tune in live on @cnbcafrica to join the conversation.
📺 DSTV - #410
Programme: Power Launch West Africa
⏰ Time - 12:00 pm
#LassaFeverInfo
Our latest Lassa Fever Situation Report has been published on our website (week 32).
This week's situation report and that of previous weeks can be downloaded via https://ncdc.gov.ng/diseases/sitreps/?cat=5&name=An%20update%20of%20Lassa%20fever%20outbreak%20in%20Nigeria
Our latest Lassa Fever Situation Report has been published on our website (week 32).
This week's situation report and that of previous weeks can be downloaded via https://ncdc.gov.ng/diseases/sitreps/?cat=5&name=An%20update%20of%20Lassa%20fever%20outbreak%20in%20Nigeria
164 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria;
Lagos-109
FCT-22
Delta-17
Bauchi-8
Kaduna-4
Ekiti-2
Kano-1
Oyo-1
262,912 confirmed
256,609 discharged
3,147 deaths
#TakeResponsibilty
This report includes:
◾️63 community discharges reported for FCT
◾️ 4 states with zero cases reported: Ogun, Ondo, Osun & Sokoto
For a breakdown of cases by state visit covid19.ncdc.gov.ng
Lagos-109
FCT-22
Delta-17
Bauchi-8
Kaduna-4
Ekiti-2
Kano-1
Oyo-1
262,912 confirmed
256,609 discharged
3,147 deaths
#TakeResponsibilty
This report includes:
◾️63 community discharges reported for FCT
◾️ 4 states with zero cases reported: Ogun, Ondo, Osun & Sokoto
For a breakdown of cases by state visit covid19.ncdc.gov.ng
#TakeResponsibility, the fight against #COVID19 requires a collective effort;
✅Always wear a face mask in crowded spaces
✅Wash your hands frequently with soap under running water
✅Cough/sneeze into your bent elbow
❎Avoid large gatherings
✅Always wear a face mask in crowded spaces
✅Wash your hands frequently with soap under running water
✅Cough/sneeze into your bent elbow
❎Avoid large gatherings
Remember to wash your hands with soap and running at these critical times:
✅Before eating or preparing a meal
✅Before wearing a face mask
✅After using sanitary facilities
✅After sneezing or coughing
✅Upon arriving at work, school or back home
#TakeResponsibility
✅Before eating or preparing a meal
✅Before wearing a face mask
✅After using sanitary facilities
✅After sneezing or coughing
✅Upon arriving at work, school or back home
#TakeResponsibility
Our latest #Cholera Situation Report has been published on our website.
This report provides a summary of the #Cholera epidemiological situation, datasheet & response activities in Nigeria.
🔗Download via
https://ncdc.gov.ng/diseases/sitreps/?cat=7&name=An%20update%20of%20Cholera%20outbreak%20in%20Nigeria
#TakeResponsibility
This report provides a summary of the #Cholera epidemiological situation, datasheet & response activities in Nigeria.
🔗Download via
https://ncdc.gov.ng/diseases/sitreps/?cat=7&name=An%20update%20of%20Cholera%20outbreak%20in%20Nigeria
#TakeResponsibility
178 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria;
Rivers-47
Lagos-42
FCT-38
Plateau-13
Abia-10
Ekiti-7
Kaduna-6
Kano-5
Cross River-4
Bauchi-3
Delta-3
263,090 confirmed
256,764 discharged
3,148 deaths
#TakeResponsibilty
This report includes:
▪️Data for 20th - 22nd August 2022
◾️ 5 states with zero cases reported: Ogun, Ondo, Osun, Oyo & Sokoto
For a breakdown of cases by state visit covid19.ncdc.gov.ng
Rivers-47
Lagos-42
FCT-38
Plateau-13
Abia-10
Ekiti-7
Kaduna-6
Kano-5
Cross River-4
Bauchi-3
Delta-3
263,090 confirmed
256,764 discharged
3,148 deaths
#TakeResponsibilty
This report includes:
▪️Data for 20th - 22nd August 2022
◾️ 5 states with zero cases reported: Ogun, Ondo, Osun, Oyo & Sokoto
For a breakdown of cases by state visit covid19.ncdc.gov.ng
ICYMI
"A key lesson from the #COVID19 outbreak is that an ignored public health issue can easily become a global problem.
There is work to be done in strengthening our health systems & making them more resilient" - Chinwe Ochu on CNBC Africa
🔗Catch up:
https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/6311096577112/
"A key lesson from the #COVID19 outbreak is that an ignored public health issue can easily become a global problem.
There is work to be done in strengthening our health systems & making them more resilient" - Chinwe Ochu on CNBC Africa
🔗Catch up:
https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/6311096577112/
Prepare your foods properly to prevent the spread of #cholera.
✅Wash fruits and vegetables with clean running water
✅Peel fruits before consumption
✅Keep foods in properly covered containers
✅Eat properly cooked foods
✅Wash fruits and vegetables with clean running water
✅Peel fruits before consumption
✅Keep foods in properly covered containers
✅Eat properly cooked foods
Contaminated water and poor sanitation are linked to the transmission of diseases such as #cholera.
✅ 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
Our multisectoral #MonkeyPox Emergency Operations Centre continues to meet regularly to coordinate the national response to the current outbreak with a critical focus on strengthening surveillance, lab diagnosis, case management, risk communications & research.
#NationalResponse
#NationalResponse