Infection Prevention & Control #IPC is fundamental to the delivery of safe healthcare by workers and the provision
of safe services for patients.

Effective #IPC implementation is critical to preventing the spread of healthcare-associated infections.

🔗 https://ncdc.gov.ng/themes/common/docs/protocols/296_1649340294.pdf

#Lassafever is preventable.

Be a guardian of proper hand hygiene in your community

Promote frequent #handwashing with soap and running water.

The overall goal of Infection Prevention & Control is to maintain an environment of care that minimises risks of infection for patients, staff & visitors

These #IPC guidelines must be practised by all #HCWs in public and private primary, secondary & tertiary healthcare facilities.

Read more in the Nigerian Manual of Infection Prevention and Control:

https://ncdc.gov.ng/themes/common/docs/protocols/296_1649340294.pdf

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#Lassafever is a zoonotic disease transmitted through direct or indirect contact with rats.

Practice personal and environmental hygiene to prevent the infestation of rats in our homes and communities.

#TakeResponsibility

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Several disease outbreaks have been recorded in Nigeria in the last 10 years with imported cases of #Ebola in 2014, annual outbreaks of #YellowFever, #LassaFever, #CerebrospinalMeningitis, #cholera, #measles, and most recently, #COVID19.

In response to lessons learned from the 2003 severe acute respiratory syndrome outbreak, World Health Organization (WHO) accelerated the revision of the International Health Regulations - essential for addressing global health security, which Nigeria adopted in 2005 and came into force in 2007.

In this article, we share Nigeria's experience of conducting a country-led midterm self-assessment using a slightly modified application of the second edition of the WHO JEE and the new WHO benchmarks tool

🔗Read detailed article via
https://www.liebertpub.com/doi/full/10.1089/hs.2021.0095

Here are simple & effective actions to take to help protect yourself, family & community against #COVID19.

💉#GetVaccinated
😷Wear a face mask in public & indoor gatherings
🌬️Keep spaces well ventilated
🧼 Wash your hands frequently
🤒 Stay at home when ill

#TakeResponsibility

Masks are still a key way to prevent the spread of #COVID19.

When you wear a mask in public domains and indoor gatherings.

Ensure it's fitted properly over your mouth and nose.

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Washing your hands is still an effective way to reduce the spread of #COVID19 and other infectious diseases.

Be sure to wash your hands frequently with soap under running water.

If water is not available, use a hand sanitiser.

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#Lassafever can be transmitted by food that has been contaminated by the urine and faeces of infected rats.

➡ Cook foods properly before eating.

➡ Store foods away from animals

#TakeResponsibility

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The Lancet commissioned a study that comprehensively assessed the global burden of bacterial #AntimicrobialResistance:
https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736%2821%2902724-0/fulltext#%20

Our epidemiologist, Dr Abiodun Egwuenu writes about the implications of this study results for Nigeria.

🔗Read via
https://nigeriahealthwatch.com/the-true-burden-of-antimicrobial-resistance-new-study-has-major-implications-for-nigeria/

Despite the decline in #COVID19 cases, Nigerians are encouraged to refrain from non-essential gatherings.

Comply with #COVID19 interventions guidelines such as the MANDATORY use of face masks in public settings.

🔗Guidelines:
http://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng/media/files/F5_-_IMPLEMENTATION_GUIDELINES_Ako.pdf

#TakeResponsibility

Malaria, like several other diseases, is preventable by harnessing disease-burden reduction innovations.

This #WorldMalariaDay2022, we join our voice with the global community to call for investments that bring new approaches to ensure resilient & equitable health systems.

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Timely access to emergency funding has been identified as a bottleneck in Nigeria's outbreak response.

In February 2019, through partnerships with AFENET Nigeria and Resolve to Save Lives, we established a Revolving Outbreak Investigation Fund (ROIF)

Read our peer-reviewed article on the impact of this ROIF on the timeliness of response to public health emergencies in Nigeria

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https://www.liebertpub.com/doi/full/10.1089/hs.2021.0126

It is #WorldImmunisationWeek

Vaccines are a safe and effective way to prevent infectious diseases like yellow fever, measles, meningitis, #COVID19 and others.

Play your part to achieve #LongLifeForAll.

#VaccinesWork

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