📢 DIPHTHERIA UPDATE | Epi-Week 06, 2025
🦠 New suspected cases: 35
🛑 New confirmed cases: 19
🙏 New deaths: 0
📍 Total cases so far:
⚠️ 41,978 suspected
✅ 25,298 confirmed
💔 1,279 deaths
📌 26 states & 184 LGAs affected
💡 What you should know:
Diphtheria is highly contagious but preventable with vaccination! 💉
✅ Get vaccinated
✅ Practice good hygiene
✅ Seek medical care early
📖 Full report here: 🔗 ncdc.gov.ng/themes/common/files/sitreps/943ca4ce8c5adaa7a1f04f467804c84a.pdf
#Diphtheria #PublicHealth #VaccinesWork #TakeResponsibility #NCDCUpdates
🦠 New suspected cases: 35
🛑 New confirmed cases: 19
🙏 New deaths: 0
📍 Total cases so far:
⚠️ 41,978 suspected
✅ 25,298 confirmed
💔 1,279 deaths
📌 26 states & 184 LGAs affected
💡 What you should know:
Diphtheria is highly contagious but preventable with vaccination! 💉
✅ Get vaccinated
✅ Practice good hygiene
✅ Seek medical care early
📖 Full report here: 🔗 ncdc.gov.ng/themes/common/files/sitreps/943ca4ce8c5adaa7a1f04f467804c84a.pdf
#Diphtheria #PublicHealth #VaccinesWork #TakeResponsibility #NCDCUpdates
🚨DIPHTHERIA SITUATION REPORT🚨
As of March 9, 2025 (Epi-Week 10):
📍 23 suspected cases reported in Lagos (20) and Katsina (3)
📍 0 confirmed cases this week
📍 42,642 suspected cases recorded since 2022 across 37 states
📍 25,812 confirmed cases & 1,319 deaths (CFR: 5.1%)
🔹 Most affected states: Kano, Yobe, Katsina, Bauchi, Borno
🔹 62.9% of cases are in children aged 1–14 years
🔹 Only 19.3% of confirmed cases were fully vaccinated
💉 Vaccination is key! Protect yourself and your loved ones.
📞 Report suspected cases via NCDC’s toll-free line: 6232
🔗 Read more: https://ncdc.gov.ng/themes/common/files/sitreps/0a1f4b602a9f655c68b316934e533928.pdf
#Diphtheria #GetVaccinated #NCDCNigeria
As of March 9, 2025 (Epi-Week 10):
📍 23 suspected cases reported in Lagos (20) and Katsina (3)
📍 0 confirmed cases this week
📍 42,642 suspected cases recorded since 2022 across 37 states
📍 25,812 confirmed cases & 1,319 deaths (CFR: 5.1%)
🔹 Most affected states: Kano, Yobe, Katsina, Bauchi, Borno
🔹 62.9% of cases are in children aged 1–14 years
🔹 Only 19.3% of confirmed cases were fully vaccinated
💉 Vaccination is key! Protect yourself and your loved ones.
📞 Report suspected cases via NCDC’s toll-free line: 6232
🔗 Read more: https://ncdc.gov.ng/themes/common/files/sitreps/0a1f4b602a9f655c68b316934e533928.pdf
#Diphtheria #GetVaccinated #NCDCNigeria
📢 Diphtheria Situation Report – Epi Week 11, 2025
🔹 New suspected cases: 16
🔹 Total suspected cases: 42,805
🔹 New confirmed cases: 3
🔹 Total confirmed cases: 25,977
🔹 New deaths: 1
🔹 Total deaths: 1,331
🔹 States affected: 36 + FCT
🔹 LGAs affected: 351
Diphtheria remains a public health concern. Ensure vaccination and early detection to prevent severe outcomes.
📄 Read the full report: https://ncdc.gov.ng/themes/common/files/sitreps/e148fd703956128bdd24fac04807c2f7.pdf
#Diphtheria #StaySafe #VaccinationSavesLives #NCDCNigeria
🔹 New suspected cases: 16
🔹 Total suspected cases: 42,805
🔹 New confirmed cases: 3
🔹 Total confirmed cases: 25,977
🔹 New deaths: 1
🔹 Total deaths: 1,331
🔹 States affected: 36 + FCT
🔹 LGAs affected: 351
Diphtheria remains a public health concern. Ensure vaccination and early detection to prevent severe outcomes.
📄 Read the full report: https://ncdc.gov.ng/themes/common/files/sitreps/e148fd703956128bdd24fac04807c2f7.pdf
#Diphtheria #StaySafe #VaccinationSavesLives #NCDCNigeria
Diphtheria is a vaccine preventable disease!💉
Children should receive 3 doses of the pentavalent vaccine at:
📅 6th week,
📅 10th week, and
📅 14th week of life
Vaccination protects your child and the community!
#Diphtheria #VaccinesWork #NCDCNigeria
Children should receive 3 doses of the pentavalent vaccine at:
📅 6th week,
📅 10th week, and
📅 14th week of life
Vaccination protects your child and the community!
#Diphtheria #VaccinesWork #NCDCNigeria
🦠 #Diphtheria is a Vaccine Preventable Disease
It spreads quickly through direct contact with infected people, droplets from coughing or sneezing, or by touching contaminated objects.
🩺 Protect yourself and your loved ones by:
✅ Keeping your vaccinations up to date
✅ Practicing proper hygiene and handwashing
✅ Avoiding close contact with anyone showing symptoms
✅ Visit the nearest health facility if you feel unwell.
🚑 Early detection, reporting, and treatment save lives!
#StopDiphtheria #HealthyLiving #NCDCNigeria
It spreads quickly through direct contact with infected people, droplets from coughing or sneezing, or by touching contaminated objects.
🩺 Protect yourself and your loved ones by:
✅ Keeping your vaccinations up to date
✅ Practicing proper hygiene and handwashing
✅ Avoiding close contact with anyone showing symptoms
✅ Visit the nearest health facility if you feel unwell.
🚑 Early detection, reporting, and treatment save lives!
#StopDiphtheria #HealthyLiving #NCDCNigeria
#Diphtheria is a serious bacterial infection, but it is vaccine preventable!
Those most at risk include:
🔹 Children and adults who have not received the diphtheria vaccine
🔹 People living in crowded or unsanitary conditions
🔹 Healthcare workers and anyone exposed to confirmed cases
📢 Protect yourself and your loved ones — ensure you’re fully vaccinated and practice good hygiene.
Early detection saves lives!
#Diphtheria #StaySafe #NCDCNigeria
Those most at risk include:
🔹 Children and adults who have not received the diphtheria vaccine
🔹 People living in crowded or unsanitary conditions
🔹 Healthcare workers and anyone exposed to confirmed cases
📢 Protect yourself and your loved ones — ensure you’re fully vaccinated and practice good hygiene.
Early detection saves lives!
#Diphtheria #StaySafe #NCDCNigeria
#Diphtheria is a serious, vaccine-preventable disease that spreads easily and can be life-threatening if not treated early. Protect yourself and children by taking preventive steps today. 💉
✅ Ensure your children are fully vaccinated against diphtheria
✅ Visit a nearby health centre immediately if you notice any symptoms
✅ Get your vaccine if you missed it as a child — it’s never too late
✅ Wash your hands frequently with soap and running water 💦
Early reporting and treatment saves lives. 🙌🏽
#StopDiphtheria #HealthyLiving #NCDCNigeria
✅ Ensure your children are fully vaccinated against diphtheria
✅ Visit a nearby health centre immediately if you notice any symptoms
✅ Get your vaccine if you missed it as a child — it’s never too late
✅ Wash your hands frequently with soap and running water 💦
Early reporting and treatment saves lives. 🙌🏽
#StopDiphtheria #HealthyLiving #NCDCNigeria
⚠️ #Diphtheria is preventable, yet remains dangerous.
It is a serious bacterial infection that spreads through close contact with infected persons, droplets released during coughing or sneezing, and contact with contaminated surfaces.
Protect yourself and your loved ones by:
✔️ Practicing good hygiene
✔️ Avoiding close contact with infected persons
✔️ Staying up to date with recommended vaccinations
Early detection save lives!
#DiphtheriaAwareness #PublicHealth #DiseasePrevention #NCDCNigeria
It is a serious bacterial infection that spreads through close contact with infected persons, droplets released during coughing or sneezing, and contact with contaminated surfaces.
Protect yourself and your loved ones by:
✔️ Practicing good hygiene
✔️ Avoiding close contact with infected persons
✔️ Staying up to date with recommended vaccinations
Early detection save lives!
#DiphtheriaAwareness #PublicHealth #DiseasePrevention #NCDCNigeria
#Diphtheria spreads easily between people
✅Individuals who have come in close contact with a confirmed case of #Diphtheria should report early to the nearest healthcare facility for prompt treatment.
Early reporting and treatment saves lives!
#DiphtheriaAwareness #NCDCNigeria
✅Individuals who have come in close contact with a confirmed case of #Diphtheria should report early to the nearest healthcare facility for prompt treatment.
Early reporting and treatment saves lives!
#DiphtheriaAwareness #NCDCNigeria
#WellnessWednesday: Simple Health and Safety Tips!
Practice these 8 simple #HealthandSafetyTips to promote your well-being and prevent getting infected with diseases
✅Wash hands frequently with soap under clean running water or use an alcohol-based hand sanitiser
✅Stay hydrated: Drink plenty of water daily to keep your body energised and support your immune system.
✅Get vaccinated: Stay up-to-date on vaccines for diseases like #diphtheria, #Measles #cholera, and #yellowfever.
✅Practice food hygiene: Wash fruits and vegetables thoroughly before eating. Store and cook your food properly.
✅Practice personal hygiene: Cover your mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing. Dispose of used tissues properly.
✅Clean and disinfect surfaces: Regularly sanitise high-touch areas like phones, doorknobs, and countertops.
✅Seek medical help early: Don’t ignore unusual symptoms- Visit a health facility immediately.
✅Stay informed: Follow @NCDCgov for information on health promotion and disease prevention.
Your health is your greatest asset.
#StaySafe #NCDCNigeria #publichealth
Practice these 8 simple #HealthandSafetyTips to promote your well-being and prevent getting infected with diseases
✅Wash hands frequently with soap under clean running water or use an alcohol-based hand sanitiser
✅Stay hydrated: Drink plenty of water daily to keep your body energised and support your immune system.
✅Get vaccinated: Stay up-to-date on vaccines for diseases like #diphtheria, #Measles #cholera, and #yellowfever.
✅Practice food hygiene: Wash fruits and vegetables thoroughly before eating. Store and cook your food properly.
✅Practice personal hygiene: Cover your mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing. Dispose of used tissues properly.
✅Clean and disinfect surfaces: Regularly sanitise high-touch areas like phones, doorknobs, and countertops.
✅Seek medical help early: Don’t ignore unusual symptoms- Visit a health facility immediately.
✅Stay informed: Follow @NCDCgov for information on health promotion and disease prevention.
Your health is your greatest asset.
#StaySafe #NCDCNigeria #publichealth