🚨 Public Health Advisory: Ebola Virus Disease (EVD)
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has released a public health Advisory following the announcement of an Ebola Outbreak in DR Congo.
Though no case has been reported in Nigeria, NCDC is closely monitoring the situation.
Key Preventive Measures:
▪️Wash hands frequently with soap & running water
▪️Avoid contact with sick individuals showing symptoms like fever, vomiting, diarrhoea & bleeding
▪️Avoid bushmeat and ensure all animal products are well-cooked
▪️Healthcare workers: maintain high IPC standards & use PPE 🧑⚕️
Read the full advisory 🔗 https://ncdc.gov.ng/themes/common/docs/protocols/369_1757166366.pdf
If you or anyone you know (with recent travel to affected areas) experiences symptoms, call 📞 6232 or your State Ministry of Health hotline immediately.
Together, we can prevent the spread and protect Nigeria. 🇳🇬
#EbolaAdvisory #HealthSecurity #NCDCNigeria
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has released a public health Advisory following the announcement of an Ebola Outbreak in DR Congo.
Though no case has been reported in Nigeria, NCDC is closely monitoring the situation.
Key Preventive Measures:
▪️Wash hands frequently with soap & running water
▪️Avoid contact with sick individuals showing symptoms like fever, vomiting, diarrhoea & bleeding
▪️Avoid bushmeat and ensure all animal products are well-cooked
▪️Healthcare workers: maintain high IPC standards & use PPE 🧑⚕️
Read the full advisory 🔗 https://ncdc.gov.ng/themes/common/docs/protocols/369_1757166366.pdf
If you or anyone you know (with recent travel to affected areas) experiences symptoms, call 📞 6232 or your State Ministry of Health hotline immediately.
Together, we can prevent the spread and protect Nigeria. 🇳🇬
#EbolaAdvisory #HealthSecurity #NCDCNigeria