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#COVID19 is still a public health concern in Nigeria and globally.

Prevention is better than cure. #TakeResponsibility to protect yourself, friends and loved ones.
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Positive cases of #COVID19 are still being recorded in Nigeria. Protect your health & that of your loved ones.

Get vaccinated
Wash your hands frequently
Wear a face mask in crowded places
Cough/sneeze into your elbow
Ensure spaces are ventilated

#TakeResponsibility
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Zoonotic diseases are diseases that can be transmitted from animals to humans.

This #WorldZoonosesDay, let us commit to practising healthy interaction with animals and the environment to build a healthy nation with minimal risk of infectious diseases.
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Zoonotic diseases can be spread through direct or indirect contact with infected animals and their body fluids.

These diseases include #Lassafever, #yellowfever, #monkeypox, #avianinfluenza, #rabies, #tuberculosis etc.

#WorldZoonosesDay
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Zoonotic diseases are preventable!

Here are some tips to help limit the risk of infection👆🏾

#WorldZoonosesDay
Our #Monkeypox situation report as of 3rd July has been published.

This situation report provides a summary of the current situation of #Monkeypox in Nigeria, and our preparedness & response activities.

Download via:
https://ncdc.gov.ng/diseases/sitreps/?cat=8&name=An%20Update%20of%20Monkeypox%20Outbreak%20in%20Nigeria
In 2017, NCDC convened a multi-sectoral group of experts to analyse and prioritise zoonotic diseases in Nigeria.

This was an important step towards ensuring limited resources, using a One Health approach, were effectively channelled to tackle the “highest-burden" conditions.

Register to join our upcoming #OneHealthNigeria conference: http://bit.ly/OneHealth22
Our surveillance system has detected a gradual increase in #COVID19 cases recorded in the country.

We urge #Nigerians to take #TakeResponsibility by adhering to safety measures, especially during the Eid-el-Kabir celebrations.

Read our latest advisory ⬇️
https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/409/covid-19-public-health-advisory-amidst-increasing-case-numbers
As you celebrate this festive period, remember that #COVID19 is not yet over.

You might come in contact with infected people with no symptoms.

#TakeResponsibility to protect yourself and stay safe.

Let's celebrate Sallah safely.
It is important to #TakeResponsibility to encourage children & younger ones this festive season to:

Wash hands frequently with soap & water
Avoid crowded places
Cough/sneeze into their elbows

Together we can reduce the spread of #COVID19.

Let's celebrate Sallah safely.
Let's stay healthy and safe as we celebrate a joyous #EidAlAdha festivity.

Protect yourself and your loved ones especially, the elderly and those living with medical conditions.

#TakeResponsibility and adhere to #COVID19 preventive measures.

#EidMubarak
#COVID19 may cause severe complications in the elderly & people with underlying medical conditions.

Take extra precautions to stay safe:

Avoid crowded places
Maintain distance from anyone showing symptoms of respiratory illness
Wash your hands regularly

#TakeResponsibility
Do not let down your guard.

It’s important to remain healthy & stay safe when celebrating with friends & family.

#COVID19 has continued to threaten lives & livelihoods and we must take all necessary precautions to ensure our safety & that of our nation.

#TakeResponsibility
The virus that causes #COVID19 is more likely to spread in mass gatherings and when people do not adhere to preventive measures.

We urge #Nigerians to #TakeResponsibility during this Eid-el-Kabir celebrations.

Read our latest advisory ⬇️
https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/409/covid-19-public-health-advisory-amidst-increasing-case-numbers
Take care of your health!

'LOW RISK' of getting infected with #COVID19 is not 'NO RISK'

Get vaccinated and practice other preventive measures.

Vaccination sites: https://nphcda.vaccination.gov.ng/vaccination-sites

#TakeResponsibility
We continue to advocate for a one-health approach to preparedness & response to disease outbreaks.

Our Nigeria #OneHealth Conference aims to create an inclusive community-based network to strengthen #OneHealth efforts at national & sub-national levels.

🔗http://bit.ly/OneHealth22
#COVID19 can affect anyone.

Let us all #TakeResponsibility to prevent the spread of the disease & limit the risk of infection among all ages as we celebrate.

#WearAMask in crowded places
Wash your hands frequently
Cough/sneeze into your elbow
Get vaccinated
357 new confirmed cases of #COVID19Nigeria;

Lagos-292
Yobe-25
Rivers-20
FCT-11
Kano-7
Delta-2

258,874 confirmed
250,456 discharged
3,144 deaths

#TakeResponsibility

This report includes:

▪️Data for 9th - 11th July 2022
▪️4 States with zero cases reported: Abia, Kaduna, Plateau and Sokoto

For a breakdown of cases by state visit covid19.ncdc.gov.ng
📢Nigeria #OneHealth Conference: 1 hour to go

Don't miss A call to action towards building a One Health Community-based Network.

Time: 9 AM - 2 PM

Event platform is OPEN!

🔗Register to get access to the event: http://bit.ly/OneHealth22