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Several disease outbreaks have been recorded in Nigeria in the last 10 years with imported cases of #Ebola in 2014, annual outbreaks of #YellowFever, #LassaFever, #CerebrospinalMeningitis, #cholera, #measles, and most recently, #COVID19.
In response to lessons learned from the 2003 severe acute respiratory syndrome outbreak, World Health Organization (WHO) accelerated the revision of the International Health Regulations - essential for addressing global health security, which Nigeria adopted in 2005 and came into force in 2007.
In this article, we share Nigeria's experience of conducting a country-led midterm self-assessment using a slightly modified application of the second edition of the WHO JEE and the new WHO benchmarks tool
🔗Read detailed article via
https://www.liebertpub.com/doi/full/10.1089/hs.2021.0095
Several disease outbreaks have been recorded in Nigeria in the last 10 years with imported cases of #Ebola in 2014, annual outbreaks of #YellowFever, #LassaFever, #CerebrospinalMeningitis, #cholera, #measles, and most recently, #COVID19.
In response to lessons learned from the 2003 severe acute respiratory syndrome outbreak, World Health Organization (WHO) accelerated the revision of the International Health Regulations - essential for addressing global health security, which Nigeria adopted in 2005 and came into force in 2007.
In this article, we share Nigeria's experience of conducting a country-led midterm self-assessment using a slightly modified application of the second edition of the WHO JEE and the new WHO benchmarks tool
🔗Read detailed article via
https://www.liebertpub.com/doi/full/10.1089/hs.2021.0095
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Following the Outbreak of the #Ebola Virus Disease detected in Uganda, the National Emerging Viral Haemorrhagic Fevers Technical Working Group coordinated at @NCDCgov conducted a rapid risk assessment to inform Nigeria’s preparedness.
Press release ⬇️
https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/418/ncdc-on-alert-mode-following-the-outbreak-of-ebola-virus-disease-%28evd%29-detected-in-uganda
Following the Outbreak of the #Ebola Virus Disease detected in Uganda, the National Emerging Viral Haemorrhagic Fevers Technical Working Group coordinated at @NCDCgov conducted a rapid risk assessment to inform Nigeria’s preparedness.
Press release ⬇️
https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/418/ncdc-on-alert-mode-following-the-outbreak-of-ebola-virus-disease-%28evd%29-detected-in-uganda
Nigeria is at HIGH risk of an #Ebola outbreak given the proximity of Uganda, as well as other factors including:
➡️Unavailability of licensed vaccine for prevention
➡️Increased air travel between Nigeria & Uganda
➡️High death rate of the disease
📜Read:
https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/418/ncdc-on-alert-mode-following-the-outbreak-of-ebola-virus-disease-%28evd%29-detected-in-uganda
➡️Unavailability of licensed vaccine for prevention
➡️Increased air travel between Nigeria & Uganda
➡️High death rate of the disease
📜Read:
https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/418/ncdc-on-alert-mode-following-the-outbreak-of-ebola-virus-disease-%28evd%29-detected-in-uganda
PUBLIC HEALTH ADVISORY ON EBOLA
Following the declaration of an #Ebola outbreak in Uganda, Nigeria has been assessed to be at HIGH risk of importation of the virus
We have issued a Public Health Advisory outlining critical information on staying safe
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https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/423/public-health-advisory-following-declaration-of-ebola-virus-disease-outbreak-in-uganda
Following the declaration of an #Ebola outbreak in Uganda, Nigeria has been assessed to be at HIGH risk of importation of the virus
We have issued a Public Health Advisory outlining critical information on staying safe
⬇️
https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/423/public-health-advisory-following-declaration-of-ebola-virus-disease-outbreak-in-uganda
📢#Ebola Travel Advisory
⛔Avoid all but essential travel to UGANDA
🤒Avoid contact with obviously sick persons/#EVD suspected cases
📞Call 6232 (free of charge) if you have recently returned from Uganda within the past 21 days & feel symptoms of #EVD
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https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/423/public-health-advisory-following-declaration-of-ebola-virus-disease-outbreak-in-uganda
⛔Avoid all but essential travel to UGANDA
🤒Avoid contact with obviously sick persons/#EVD suspected cases
📞Call 6232 (free of charge) if you have recently returned from Uganda within the past 21 days & feel symptoms of #EVD
🔗
https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/423/public-health-advisory-following-declaration-of-ebola-virus-disease-outbreak-in-uganda
Persons infected with #Ebola cannot spread the disease until the development of symptoms.
Symptoms include fever, fatigue, muscle pain, headache, and sore throat followed by vomiting, diarrhoea, rash, and symptoms of impaired kidney and liver function.
#StaySafeStayHealthy
Symptoms include fever, fatigue, muscle pain, headache, and sore throat followed by vomiting, diarrhoea, rash, and symptoms of impaired kidney and liver function.
#StaySafeStayHealthy
Recent travellers to/through Uganda within the past 21 days & are experiencing symptoms associated with #Ebola should call their state ministry of health or 6232 for accurate diagnosis.
DO NOT visit health facilities to avoid the risk of spread through public/private transport.
DO NOT visit health facilities to avoid the risk of spread through public/private transport.
Recent travellers to/through Uganda within the past 21 days & are experiencing symptoms associated with #Ebola should call their state ministry of health or 6232 for accurate diagnosis.
DO NOT visit health facilities to avoid the risk of spread through public/private transport.
DO NOT visit health facilities to avoid the risk of spread through public/private transport.
#NCDCUpdate
We have published an #EbolaVirusDisease care kit for incoming travellers from a country with ongoing transmission of #Ebola.
The care kit includes guides to monitor your temperature and symptoms.
Download & share via
https://ncdc.gov.ng/themes/common/docs/protocols/300_1669297182.pdf
#StaySafeStayHealthy
We have published an #EbolaVirusDisease care kit for incoming travellers from a country with ongoing transmission of #Ebola.
The care kit includes guides to monitor your temperature and symptoms.
Download & share via
https://ncdc.gov.ng/themes/common/docs/protocols/300_1669297182.pdf
#StaySafeStayHealthy
📢#Ebola Travel Advisory
⛔Avoid all but essential travel to UGANDA
🤒Avoid contact with obviously sick persons/#EVD suspected cases
📞Call 6232 (free of charge) if you have recently returned from Uganda within the past 21 days & feel symptoms of #EVD
🔗
https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/423/public-health-advisory-following-declaration-of-ebola-virus-disease-outbreak-in-uganda
⛔Avoid all but essential travel to UGANDA
🤒Avoid contact with obviously sick persons/#EVD suspected cases
📞Call 6232 (free of charge) if you have recently returned from Uganda within the past 21 days & feel symptoms of #EVD
🔗
https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/423/public-health-advisory-following-declaration-of-ebola-virus-disease-outbreak-in-uganda
#Ebola is a serious infectious disease that can spread rapidly if not recognized and contained on time. The signs and symptoms usually appear 2–21 days after exposure.
⚠️ If you or someone around you notices these symptoms, do not ignore them. Seek medical attention immediately and avoid contact with others until cleared by health professionals.
🛡️ Protecting yourself also protects your family, friends, and community.
Let’s work together to stop the spread of Ebola.
#EbolaAwareness #HealthyLiving #StaySafe
⚠️ If you or someone around you notices these symptoms, do not ignore them. Seek medical attention immediately and avoid contact with others until cleared by health professionals.
🛡️ Protecting yourself also protects your family, friends, and community.
Let’s work together to stop the spread of Ebola.
#EbolaAwareness #HealthyLiving #StaySafe
#Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) has a high fatality rate, but early detection, supportive care, and strict adherence to preventive measures can significantly reduce risks.
⚠️ Protect yourself and others by following health advisories, practicing good hygiene, and reporting any suspected cases immediately.
#EbolaAwareness #HealthyLiving #NCDCNigeria
⚠️ Protect yourself and others by following health advisories, practicing good hygiene, and reporting any suspected cases immediately.
#EbolaAwareness #HealthyLiving #NCDCNigeria
#Ebola is caused by the Ebolavirus — a group of viruses with several species, including Zaire, Sudan, Bundibugyo, Taï Forest, and Reston ebolavirus (which affects animals but not humans).
Knowing the cause helps us strengthen prevention and response efforts. 💪🏾
Stay Safe, Stay Protected!
#EbolaAwareness #HealthSecurity #NCDCNigeria
Knowing the cause helps us strengthen prevention and response efforts. 💪🏾
Stay Safe, Stay Protected!
#EbolaAwareness #HealthSecurity #NCDCNigeria
#Ebola doesn’t spread through the air, it spreads through contact!
Avoid direct contact with:
➡️ Blood or body fluids of an infected person
➡️Contaminated objects or medical tools
➡️ Infected animals or bushmeats.
⚠️If you feel unwell after contact, report to a healthcare facility immediately.
Stay alert, Stay safe!
#NCDCNigeria #EbolaPrevention #PublicHealth #StayInformed
Avoid direct contact with:
➡️ Blood or body fluids of an infected person
➡️Contaminated objects or medical tools
➡️ Infected animals or bushmeats.
⚠️If you feel unwell after contact, report to a healthcare facility immediately.
Stay alert, Stay safe!
#NCDCNigeria #EbolaPrevention #PublicHealth #StayInformed
🚨 PUBLIC HEALTH ADVISORY 🚨
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has announced that Nigeria currently has no confirmed case of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD), following the ongoing outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and a reported imported case in Uganda.
🦠 Ebola Virus Disease is a severe viral illness transmitted through direct contact with infected bodily fluids or contaminated materials.
Common symptoms include:
✅Fever
✅Headache
✅Weakness
✅Muscle pain
✅Vomiting
✅Diarrhoea
✅severe cases, unexplained bleeding.
The NCDC is actively strengthening surveillance, laboratory readiness, infection prevention, and public awareness efforts across the country. Nigerians are advised to remain calm, maintain good hand hygiene, avoid misinformation, and report unusual illnesses promptly.
Stay informed through official public health channels only. Together, we can strengthen preparedness and protect public health.
#Ebola #PublicHealth #NCDCNigeria #HealthSecurity
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has announced that Nigeria currently has no confirmed case of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD), following the ongoing outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and a reported imported case in Uganda.
🦠 Ebola Virus Disease is a severe viral illness transmitted through direct contact with infected bodily fluids or contaminated materials.
Common symptoms include:
✅Fever
✅Headache
✅Weakness
✅Muscle pain
✅Vomiting
✅Diarrhoea
✅severe cases, unexplained bleeding.
The NCDC is actively strengthening surveillance, laboratory readiness, infection prevention, and public awareness efforts across the country. Nigerians are advised to remain calm, maintain good hand hygiene, avoid misinformation, and report unusual illnesses promptly.
Stay informed through official public health channels only. Together, we can strengthen preparedness and protect public health.
#Ebola #PublicHealth #NCDCNigeria #HealthSecurity
Stay calm, stay informed. Follow verified public health updates and avoid panic over #Ebola outbreaks in other countries.
#EbolaAwareness #NCDCNigeria
#EbolaAwareness #NCDCNigeria