Early detection and reporting of suspected #anthrax cases in animals or humans is important for implementing effective control measures

If you suspect that you or an animal may have been exposed to #anthrax, quickly seek immediate medical care (for humans) or veterinary attention (for animals)

Public Health Advisory: https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/461/public-health-advisory%3A-anthrax-outbreak-in-ghana

Nigerians are advised to adhere to precautions to reduce the potential risk of importation, infection and spread of #anthrax

Our public health advisory outlines recommended prevention measures for
➡️ Public
➡️ Livestock owners
➡️ People at risk

🔗Read
https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/461/public-health-advisory%3A-anthrax-outbreak-in-ghana

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The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Nigeria has confirmed one case of #anthrax disease in a mixed livestock farm in Niger State.

Nigerians are urged to adhere to recommended prevention measures to limit the risk of infection and spread of disease.

🔗Press Release
https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/491/confirmation-of-anthrax-outbreak-in-nigeria

The Government of Nigeria, through the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and other one-health stakeholders, have put measures in place to ensure any outbreak of #anthrax in Nigeria is quickly detected, controlled, and contained.

In 5 MINUTES, tune in to join our Director General on Kapital FM as he speaks about #anthrax in Nigeria and what you need to know

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🕖 7:15 am

What do you need to know about #anthrax in Nigeria?

This morning, join our DG on Channels Television as he speaks on the response measures that have been initiated, vulnerable populations & prevention measures

🕢 7:30 AM
📺 DStv 420
GOtv 48

🔗Livestream https://www.channelstv.com/live/

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TONIGHT, join our Director-General, Dr Ifedayo Adetifa as he speaks on the response to the #anthrax outbreak in Nigeria

Join the conversation live on Arise News

DStv: #416
GOtv: #44
Time: 10:00 PM

🔗Live stream
https://www.youtube.com/live/p1uG49yAmBI?feature=share

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Tune in to join our Director General, Dr Ifedayo Adetifa to discuss the #anthrax outbreak & Nigeria’s response on CNBC Africa

Channel: DStv 410
Programme: Power Launch West Africa
Time: 12:00 PM

Live stream via https://www.youtube.com/live/BmjXDnN1Wuo?feature=share

#Anthrax affects humans in three ways:

➡️Skin infection: direct contact with infected animals through wounds or cuts
➡️Gastrointestinal infection: eating raw or undercooked meat of infected animals or their products
➡️ Inhalation infection: breathing in the spores

Know the signs, symptoms and prevention measures, read:
https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/491/confirmation-of-anthrax-outbreak-in-nigeria

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IN 15 minutes, our Head of Surveillance and Epidemiology, @DrLadun will be live on @channelstv to discuss the ongoing #anthrax outbreak & Nigeria’s response

Join in via
📺: DStv 420
GOtv 48
Time: 12:30 PM

Live stream via https://www.youtube.com/live/2mfBfjTKPG8?feature=share

#DYK? Humans can get infected with anthrax if they come in contact with infected animals or contaminated animal products.

Read our fact sheet on #anthrax to learn more
🔗https://ncdc.gov.ng/diseases/factsheet/72

Humans can get infected with #anthrax by
➡️ Direct contact with infected animals through wounds or cuts
➡️ Eating infected animals or their products including milk.
➡️ Breathing in the spores when an infected animal is slaughtered

Nigerians are urged to practice prevention measures to limit the risk of infection

Prevention measures:
https://ncdc.gov.ng/diseases/factsheet/72

#DYK?

People at higher risk of #anthrax infection are:
➡️Those who handle animals or animal products
➡️Those who consume animals that are found dead
➡️Those who consume raw/undercooked meat from sick animals
etc.

Read our fact sheet to learn more:
🔗https://ncdc.gov.ng/diseases/factsheet/72