📣PRESS RELEASE
A biorepository is key for preparedness & response to infectious disease outbreaks, facilitating the timely sharing of biological specimens/data and enabling research & development
Read about the new biorepository commissioned in Nigeria
https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/416/building-sustainable-systems-for-health-security-through-strategic-partnerships
A biorepository is key for preparedness & response to infectious disease outbreaks, facilitating the timely sharing of biological specimens/data and enabling research & development
Read about the new biorepository commissioned in Nigeria
https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/416/building-sustainable-systems-for-health-security-through-strategic-partnerships
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There is currently NO outbreak of #MarburgVirusDisease in Nigeria.
However, measures such as heightened surveillance, diagnosis & rapid response teams are in place to prevent & mitigate an outbreak of the disease in-country.
For more information:
https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/411/ncdc-on-high-alert-following-second-incidence-of-marburg-virus-disease-detected-in-west-africa
There is currently NO outbreak of #MarburgVirusDisease in Nigeria.
However, measures such as heightened surveillance, diagnosis & rapid response teams are in place to prevent & mitigate an outbreak of the disease in-country.
For more information:
https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/411/ncdc-on-high-alert-following-second-incidence-of-marburg-virus-disease-detected-in-west-africa
Our #Monkeypox situation report as of 7th August 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
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
#TakeResponsibility, ensure proper use of face masks in crowded spaces including:
✅Markets
✅Banks
✅Offices
✅Supermarkets
✅Places of worship etc.
✅Markets
✅Banks
✅Offices
✅Supermarkets
✅Places of worship etc.
Staff and customers are encouraged to always wear a face mask properly in shops, offices, and marketplaces to prevent the spread of #COVID19.
#TakeResponsibility to protect yourself, loved ones, customers, employees and society at large.
#TakeResponsibility to protect yourself, loved ones, customers, employees and society at large.
144 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria;
Lagos-101
Abia-13
Akwa Ibom-10
FCT-9
Kano-5
Kaduna-3
Bauchi-1
Ekiti-1
Plateau-1
262,664 confirmed
256,334 discharged
3,147 deaths
#TakeResponsibility
This report includes:
◾️59 community discharges for FCT
◾️10 confirmed & 23 discharged cases for Akwa Ibom State from 8th-14th August 2022
◾️ 6 states with zero cases reported: Ogun, Ondo, Osun, Oyo, Rivers & Sokoto
For a breakdown of cases by state visit covid19.ncdc.gov.ng
Lagos-101
Abia-13
Akwa Ibom-10
FCT-9
Kano-5
Kaduna-3
Bauchi-1
Ekiti-1
Plateau-1
262,664 confirmed
256,334 discharged
3,147 deaths
#TakeResponsibility
This report includes:
◾️59 community discharges for FCT
◾️10 confirmed & 23 discharged cases for Akwa Ibom State from 8th-14th August 2022
◾️ 6 states with zero cases reported: Ogun, Ondo, Osun, Oyo, Rivers & Sokoto
For a breakdown of cases by state visit covid19.ncdc.gov.ng
Store all food items away from contact with rats.
#LassaFever can be transmitted by food that has been contaminated with the urine and faeces of infected rats.
Ensure all food items are cooked properly before eating.
#LassaFever can be transmitted by food that has been contaminated with the urine and faeces of infected rats.
Ensure all food items are cooked properly before eating.
#Lassafever remains a major public health challenge in West Africa with Nigeria bearing the highest burden.
Healthcare workers are advised to always practice standard precautions.
Wear gloves and other appropriate personal protective equipment while providing care to patients.
Healthcare workers are advised to always practice standard precautions.
Wear gloves and other appropriate personal protective equipment while providing care to patients.
Having clean hands is one of the simplest and most effective ways to stay healthy and control the spread of #diseases.
#WashYourHands:
✅Before eating or preparing a meal
✅After sneezing/coughing
✅After using sanitary facilities
✅Upon arriving at work, school or back home
#WashYourHands:
✅Before eating or preparing a meal
✅After sneezing/coughing
✅After using sanitary facilities
✅Upon arriving at work, school or back home
Germs can live on surfaces for hours and can easily be passed from person to person through our hands.
Disinfect frequently touched surfaces in your homes, shops and offices regularly to prevent the spread of infectious diseases.
#TakeResponsibility
Disinfect frequently touched surfaces in your homes, shops and offices regularly to prevent the spread of infectious diseases.
#TakeResponsibility
84 confirmed cases of #COVID19Nigeria;
Lagos-28
Rivers-24
Bauchi-7
Ekiti-6
FCT-5
Kano-5
Cross River-3
Delta-3
Abia-1
Kaduna-1
Oyo-1
262,748 confirmed
256,518 discharged
3,147 deaths
#TakeResponsibility
States with zero cases reported (6): Nasarawa, Plateau, Ogun, Ondo, Osun & Sokoto
For a breakdown of cases by state visit covid19.ncdc.gov.ng
Lagos-28
Rivers-24
Bauchi-7
Ekiti-6
FCT-5
Kano-5
Cross River-3
Delta-3
Abia-1
Kaduna-1
Oyo-1
262,748 confirmed
256,518 discharged
3,147 deaths
#TakeResponsibility
States with zero cases reported (6): Nasarawa, Plateau, Ogun, Ondo, Osun & Sokoto
For a breakdown of cases by state visit covid19.ncdc.gov.ng
Our #COVID19Nigeria situation report(Epi Week 29 & 30) has been published
The situation report provides a summary of the epidemiological situation, datasheet & response activities in Nigeria
This report is now published BI-WEEKLY
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https://ncdc.gov.ng/diseases/sitreps/?cat=14&name=An%20update%20of%20COVID-19%20outbreak%20in%20Nigeria
#TakeResponsibility
The situation report provides a summary of the epidemiological situation, datasheet & response activities in Nigeria
This report is now published BI-WEEKLY
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https://ncdc.gov.ng/diseases/sitreps/?cat=14&name=An%20update%20of%20COVID-19%20outbreak%20in%20Nigeria
#TakeResponsibility
📢Coming Up TOMORROW
Tune in to join our Director, Prevention Programmes and Knowledge Management @chinwe_ochu to discuss the #monkeypox outbreak & Nigeria’s response on @cnbcafrica.
Channel: DSTv 410
Programme: Power Launch West Africa
Time: 12:00 PM
Tune in to join our Director, Prevention Programmes and Knowledge Management @chinwe_ochu to discuss the #monkeypox outbreak & Nigeria’s response on @cnbcafrica.
Channel: DSTv 410
Programme: Power Launch West Africa
Time: 12:00 PM
We must not let down our guard against #COVID19.
Let us #TakeResponsibility to #GetVaccinated and practice all necessary precautions to protect ourselves and our nation.
Let us #TakeResponsibility to #GetVaccinated and practice all necessary precautions to protect ourselves and our nation.
📣 LIVE
Join our Director, Prevention Programmes and Knowledge Management @chinwe_ochu to discuss the #Monkeypox outbreak & Nigeria’s response.
Tune in live on @cnbcafrica to join the conversation.
📺 DSTV - #410
Programme: Power Launch West Africa
⏰ Time - 12:00 pm
Join our Director, Prevention Programmes and Knowledge Management @chinwe_ochu to discuss the #Monkeypox outbreak & Nigeria’s response.
Tune in live on @cnbcafrica to join the conversation.
📺 DSTV - #410
Programme: Power Launch West Africa
⏰ Time - 12:00 pm
#LassaFeverInfo
Our latest Lassa Fever Situation Report has been published on our website (week 32).
This week's situation report and that of previous weeks can be downloaded via https://ncdc.gov.ng/diseases/sitreps/?cat=5&name=An%20update%20of%20Lassa%20fever%20outbreak%20in%20Nigeria
Our latest Lassa Fever Situation Report has been published on our website (week 32).
This week's situation report and that of previous weeks can be downloaded via https://ncdc.gov.ng/diseases/sitreps/?cat=5&name=An%20update%20of%20Lassa%20fever%20outbreak%20in%20Nigeria
164 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria;
Lagos-109
FCT-22
Delta-17
Bauchi-8
Kaduna-4
Ekiti-2
Kano-1
Oyo-1
262,912 confirmed
256,609 discharged
3,147 deaths
#TakeResponsibilty
This report includes:
◾️63 community discharges reported for FCT
◾️ 4 states with zero cases reported: Ogun, Ondo, Osun & Sokoto
For a breakdown of cases by state visit covid19.ncdc.gov.ng
Lagos-109
FCT-22
Delta-17
Bauchi-8
Kaduna-4
Ekiti-2
Kano-1
Oyo-1
262,912 confirmed
256,609 discharged
3,147 deaths
#TakeResponsibilty
This report includes:
◾️63 community discharges reported for FCT
◾️ 4 states with zero cases reported: Ogun, Ondo, Osun & Sokoto
For a breakdown of cases by state visit covid19.ncdc.gov.ng