People most at risk of #diphtheria infection are urged to #GetVaccinated

These include:
➡️Children & adults who have not received any dose of the anti-diphtheria vaccine
➡️Healthcare workers & others who have been exposed to suspected/confirmed cases
➡️People who live in areas with poor sanitation

#TakeResponsibility to stay safe

#Cholera can be prevented.

Immunisation with the oral cholera vaccine plays an important role in outbreak prevention and control and the long-term elimination of #cholera.

#GetVaccinated

🚨DIPHTHERIA SITUATION REPORT🚨

As of March 9, 2025 (Epi-Week 10):
📍 23 suspected cases reported in Lagos (20) and Katsina (3)
📍 0 confirmed cases this week
📍 42,642 suspected cases recorded since 2022 across 37 states
📍 25,812 confirmed cases & 1,319 deaths (CFR: 5.1%)

🔹 Most affected states: Kano, Yobe, Katsina, Bauchi, Borno
🔹 62.9% of cases are in children aged 1–14 years
🔹 Only 19.3% of confirmed cases were fully vaccinated

💉 Vaccination is key! Protect yourself and your loved ones.

📞 Report suspected cases via NCDC’s toll-free line: 6232

🔗 Read more: https://ncdc.gov.ng/themes/common/files/sitreps/0a1f4b602a9f655c68b316934e533928.pdf

#Diphtheria #GetVaccinated #NCDCNigeria

🛡️ Measles is preventable! Protect yourself and your community:
✅ Get vaccinated
🧒 Start early — first dose at 9 months, second at 15 months
🧼 Practice good hygiene
🌍 Support herd immunity
Don’t wait — vaccinate! 💉

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