#Cholera can spread through contaminated foods.

Make your foods safe before consumption:
➡️PREPARE your food in a clean area, away from sewage or waste bins
➡️WASH fruits and vegetables properly with clean water
➡️STORE your food in well-covered containers
➡️COOK your food properly before eating
➡️USE water from safe sources

#STOPcholera

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Join our Head of Health Emergency Preparedness, Dr Biodun Ogunniyi as he gives update on #Cholera response in Nigeria.

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📡DSTV: CH 251
📡GOTV: CH 114
🕥 9:00 pm

🚨 Cholera Situation Report (Epi Week 5: 2nd Feb 2025)

📌 100 new suspected cases
📌 0 new deaths
📌 22 states affected
📌 44 LGAs affected

💡 What is Cholera?
Cholera is a bacterial infection that causes severe diarrhea and dehydration. It spreads through contaminated food and water. To prevent cholera:
✅ Drink safe water
✅ Wash hands with soap under clean running water regularly
✅ Eat properly cooked food
✅ Maintain proper sanitation

Read the full report: https://ncdc.gov.ng/themes/common/files/sitreps/f84def0936bf6bd6b18a6da648c8ff1f.pdf

#Cholera #EndCholeraNigeria #PublicHealth #NCDCNigeria

🚨 Cholera Situation Report (Epi Week 9: 2nd March 2025)

📌 2 new suspected cases
📌 1,149 total suspected cases
📌 0 new deaths
📌 28 total deaths
📌 25 states affected
📌 66 LGAs affected
📌 2.4% case fatality ratio

Read the full report: https://ncdc.gov.ng/themes/common/files/sitreps/2bfedb8db1fddf6d05a6f341a0dc71e5.pdf

#Cholera #PublicHealth #NCDCNigeria

Hand washing with soap under running water can prevent the spread of #cholera

Critical times for hand washing:
➡️ Upon reaching home
➡️ Before preparing food
➡️ Before consuming food or feeding a child
➡️ After using toilet facilities
➡️ After washing a child who has defecated

Remember- clean hands save lives

#StopCholera
#WorldHandHygieneDay2025
#UniteForSafety
#CleanYourHands #InfectionPrevention
#HandHygieneDay #TurnNigeriaOrange
#NCDCNigeria

#Cholera is a serious disease that spreads through unsafe water and contaminated food. You can greatly reduce risk of contamination by making sure the water you drink is clean and safe:
✅ Always use water from reliable and trusted sources.
✅ Boil your water before drinking to kill harmful germs.
✅ Store water in clean, properly sealed containers to prevent recontamination.
✅ Before drinking bottled water, check that the seal is intact.

⚠️if you or someone around you experiences sudden diarrhoea (watery stool), seek medical care immediately—it could be a sign of cholera. Early treatment saves lives.✅️

🔔 Stay safe, stay healthy. Together we can prevent
cholera!

#StopCholera #StayStafe #NCDCNigeria

Protect yourself and your loved ones from #Cholera by practicing good hygiene and safe food habits.

💧 Drink only safe, treated water
🧼 Wash hands regularly with soap under clean running water
🍲 Cook food thoroughly
🏡 Keep your surroundings clean

Stay safe, Stay healthy! 💪


#StopCholera #HealthyLiving #NCDCNigeria #CleanWater #HygieneMatters

#Cholera remains a serious public health threat, but timely action can make all the difference.✅️
By recognizing the early signs and responding quickly, we can reduce complications and protect those around us.👌

Stay informed, Stay healthy!


#StopCholera #EarlyActionSavesLives #StaySafe
#NCDCNigeria

Stop #Cholera before it spreads!

Contaminated water can cost lives. Ensure your drinking water is safe, properly stored, and treated.

✅If you experience sudden watery diarrhoea, seek medical care immediately.
Early treatment saves lives.

#CholeraAwareness #HealthyLiving #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

#Cholera is preventable.

✅Drink safe treated water,
✅Wash your hands regularly with soap under clean running water
✅Cook food thoroughly
✅keep your environment clean.

Simple everyday actions can save lives.

#StopCholera #HealthForAll #NCDCNigeria