Healthcare workers are advised to maintain a high index of suspicion for #LassaFever.
Adhere to universal standard precautions when managing suspected or confirmed cases of infectious diseases.
#LassaFeverInfo
Adhere to universal standard precautions when managing suspected or confirmed cases of infectious diseases.
#LassaFeverInfo
📢Nigeria International Travel Portal
Q: When should I register on the travel portal?
A: Registration on the travel portal should be done immediately after you receive your negative COVID-19 test result. To avoid delays, do not make payment on the portal via bank transfer if you are registering 24hours before your flight.
#TakeResponsibility
Q: When should I register on the travel portal?
A: Registration on the travel portal should be done immediately after you receive your negative COVID-19 test result. To avoid delays, do not make payment on the portal via bank transfer if you are registering 24hours before your flight.
#TakeResponsibility
241 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria;
Taraba-98
Rivers-66
Lagos-35
FCT-20
Delta-13
Kwara-3
Abia-2
Nasarawa-2
Plateau-2
252,428 confirmed
227,004 discharged
3,126 deaths
Today’s report includes:
▪️ 0 cases reported from Cross River, Ekiti, Kano, Ogun, Ondo, Osun, Oyo, Sokoto
▪️98 cases reported for Taraba state include 74 backlogs from 1st - 23rd January 2022
A breakdown of cases by state can be found via http://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng
#TakeResponsibility
Taraba-98
Rivers-66
Lagos-35
FCT-20
Delta-13
Kwara-3
Abia-2
Nasarawa-2
Plateau-2
252,428 confirmed
227,004 discharged
3,126 deaths
Today’s report includes:
▪️ 0 cases reported from Cross River, Ekiti, Kano, Ogun, Ondo, Osun, Oyo, Sokoto
▪️98 cases reported for Taraba state include 74 backlogs from 1st - 23rd January 2022
A breakdown of cases by state can be found via http://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng
#TakeResponsibility
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Misuse and overuse of #Antimicrobials can reduce its effectiveness in treating some animal and human diseases.
You can help by using it with caution; seek professional advice before using #antimicrobials.
Be an #AntimicrobialGuardian.
You can help by using it with caution; seek professional advice before using #antimicrobials.
Be an #AntimicrobialGuardian.
Healthcare workers are most at risk of person-to-person transmission of #LassaFever
✔Doctors, nurses & other health workers providing direct patient care
✔Hospital staff who clean & disinfect surfaces
✔Laboratory staff handling suspected case samples
https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/351/lassa-fever-healthcare-workers-advisory
✔Doctors, nurses & other health workers providing direct patient care
✔Hospital staff who clean & disinfect surfaces
✔Laboratory staff handling suspected case samples
https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/351/lassa-fever-healthcare-workers-advisory
250 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria;
Lagos-122
Gombe-44
FCT-20
Kaduna-19
Borno-16
Delta-7
Ondo-7
Rivers-6
Jigawa-3
Oyo-3
Bauchi-1
Kano-1
Ogun-1
252,678 confirmed
227,491 discharged
3,133 deaths
Today’s report includes:
▪️ 0 cases reported from Ekiti, Nasarawa, Osun, Plateau, Sokoto, and Zamfara
▪️122 cases reported for Lagos state include additional 90 backlogs from 20th - 23rd January 2022
▪️7 deaths reported for Ondo state are backlogs from 11th - 23rd January 2022
A breakdown of cases by state can be found via http://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng
#TakeResponsibility
Lagos-122
Gombe-44
FCT-20
Kaduna-19
Borno-16
Delta-7
Ondo-7
Rivers-6
Jigawa-3
Oyo-3
Bauchi-1
Kano-1
Ogun-1
252,678 confirmed
227,491 discharged
3,133 deaths
Today’s report includes:
▪️ 0 cases reported from Ekiti, Nasarawa, Osun, Plateau, Sokoto, and Zamfara
▪️122 cases reported for Lagos state include additional 90 backlogs from 20th - 23rd January 2022
▪️7 deaths reported for Ondo state are backlogs from 11th - 23rd January 2022
A breakdown of cases by state can be found via http://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng
#TakeResponsibility
There is higher risk of spread of #COVID19 in confined spaces.
Employers & business owners must #TakeResponsibility to protect themselves, staff & customers.
✅Ensure temperature checks at entrances
✅Enforce the use of face mask before entry
✅Provide hand washing facilities
Employers & business owners must #TakeResponsibility to protect themselves, staff & customers.
✅Ensure temperature checks at entrances
✅Enforce the use of face mask before entry
✅Provide hand washing facilities
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Given the increase in the number of confirmed #Lassafever cases across the country & a joint risk assessment with partners & sister agencies, we have activated the national multi-sectoral, multi-disciplinary Lassa Fever Emergency Operations Centre.
Read: https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/357/ncdc-activates-eoc-for-lassa-fever-response-following-outbreaks-of-cases-in-nigeria
Read: https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/357/ncdc-activates-eoc-for-lassa-fever-response-following-outbreaks-of-cases-in-nigeria
#HandWashing is a basic and effective tool against infections.
If we don't become sick, we would not need to use #antibiotics.
Be an #AntibioticGuardian and promote the culture of #handwashing.
#KeepAntimicrobialsWorking
If we don't become sick, we would not need to use #antibiotics.
Be an #AntibioticGuardian and promote the culture of #handwashing.
#KeepAntimicrobialsWorking
75 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria;
Lagos-33
Gombe-13
FCT-11
Osun-8
Edo-3
Rivers-3
Plateau-2
Kaduna-1
Kano-1
252,753 confirmed
228,137 discharged
3,134 deaths
Today’s report includes:
▪️ 0 cases reported from Abia, Ekiti, Nasarawa, Ogun, Ondo, Oyo, and Sokoto
A breakdown of cases by state can be found via http://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng
#TakeResponsibility
Lagos-33
Gombe-13
FCT-11
Osun-8
Edo-3
Rivers-3
Plateau-2
Kaduna-1
Kano-1
252,753 confirmed
228,137 discharged
3,134 deaths
Today’s report includes:
▪️ 0 cases reported from Abia, Ekiti, Nasarawa, Ogun, Ondo, Oyo, and Sokoto
A breakdown of cases by state can be found via http://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng
#TakeResponsibility
In reporting week 3, the number of new confirmed #LassaFever cases increased to 74 cases.
These were reported from Ondo, Bauchi, Edo, Oyo, Ebonyi, Benue, Katsina, Kaduna and Taraba States.
Read our latest #LassaFever situation report: https://ncdc.gov.ng/themes/common/files/sitreps/ca7cbe062e7048afe09abb8f5fb7462e.pdf
These were reported from Ondo, Bauchi, Edo, Oyo, Ebonyi, Benue, Katsina, Kaduna and Taraba States.
Read our latest #LassaFever situation report: https://ncdc.gov.ng/themes/common/files/sitreps/ca7cbe062e7048afe09abb8f5fb7462e.pdf
Bacteria become resistant when they change and don't respond to the drugs used to treat the infections they cause.
#Antimicrobials given to humans, animals, fish and crops must be used ONLY with prescription. Do not misuse or overuse.
Prevent #AntimicrobialResistance.
#Antimicrobials given to humans, animals, fish and crops must be used ONLY with prescription. Do not misuse or overuse.
Prevent #AntimicrobialResistance.
87 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria;
Lagos-25
Rivers-16
FCT-15
Delta-9
Edo-7
Gombe-5
Nasarawa-4
Bauchi-3
Kano-1
Oyo-1
Borno-1
252,840 confirmed
228,404 discharged
3,134 deaths
Today’s report includes:
▪️ 0 cases reported from Abia, Plateau, Ekiti, Ogun, Ondo, Osun, and Sokoto
▪️9 and 7 cases reported for Delta and Edo state respectively are for January 26th January 2022
A breakdown of cases by state can be found via http://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng
#TakeResponsibility
Lagos-25
Rivers-16
FCT-15
Delta-9
Edo-7
Gombe-5
Nasarawa-4
Bauchi-3
Kano-1
Oyo-1
Borno-1
252,840 confirmed
228,404 discharged
3,134 deaths
Today’s report includes:
▪️ 0 cases reported from Abia, Plateau, Ekiti, Ogun, Ondo, Osun, and Sokoto
▪️9 and 7 cases reported for Delta and Edo state respectively are for January 26th January 2022
A breakdown of cases by state can be found via http://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng
#TakeResponsibility
Healthcare workers are advised to always be vigilant - lookout for symptoms of #LassaFever, not all fevers are malaria.
Any febrile illness that has not responded to the use of anti-malaria or antibiotics after 48 hrs should raise an index of suspicion for #LF.
#LassaFeverInfo
Any febrile illness that has not responded to the use of anti-malaria or antibiotics after 48 hrs should raise an index of suspicion for #LF.
#LassaFeverInfo
#COVID19 is caused by a virus, not bacteria.
Antibiotics should not be used in treatment, except in presence of bacterial infections. Misuse of antibiotics in treating #COVID19 could lead to the emergence and spread of #AntimicrobialResistance.
#BeAntibioticsAware
Antibiotics should not be used in treatment, except in presence of bacterial infections. Misuse of antibiotics in treating #COVID19 could lead to the emergence and spread of #AntimicrobialResistance.
#BeAntibioticsAware
#NCDCInTheNews
This week, we collaborated with the Japan International Cooperation Agency-Nigeria to conduct a Knowledge Sharing Workshop for researchers from the NCDC & Japanese universities on ongoing & proposed research for tackling infectious diseases
🔗
https://glonatnewsonline.com/japanese-agency-lauds-research-development-in-nigeria/
This week, we collaborated with the Japan International Cooperation Agency-Nigeria to conduct a Knowledge Sharing Workshop for researchers from the NCDC & Japanese universities on ongoing & proposed research for tackling infectious diseases
🔗
https://glonatnewsonline.com/japanese-agency-lauds-research-development-in-nigeria/