We are excited to be represented by our Head of Communication & Lead, Nigeria Infodemic Management Team, Dr Yahya Disu, as a panellist at the World Health Organization (WHO) & UNICEF webinar launch of the Infodemic Insights Manual

🗓️ Tomorrow, 13th July
🕐 1 P.M. Nigeria time

Register to join via https://who.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_OANhX9WrTYqhnweSKKFsDw#/registration

#Diphtheria is a vaccine-preventable disease yet the majority of confirmed cases in the ongoing outbreak are unvaccinated.

Parents/caregivers should ensure that their children get the anti-diphtheria vaccine as recommended in the childhood immunisation schedule.

Visit a primary health care centre close to you today!

Our monthly situation report on #diphtheria has been published.

This report provides a summary of the #diphtheria outbreak, the current epidemiological situation in Nigeria, and our preparedness and response activities.

Download via
https://ncdc.gov.ng/diseases/sitreps/?cat=18&name=An%20Update%20of%20Diphtheria%20Outbreak%20in%20Nigeria

📝Call For Application

Our #Media_EIS fellowship is open to journalists, editors, programme managers, and influencers who desire to operate in the public health space and have the requisite qualification.

🔗 Apply via
https://bit.ly/ApplyforMedia-EIS

Our weekly #LassaFever situation report provides a summary of the epidemiological situation and response activities in Nigeria.

🔗Download, read, and share via
https://ncdc.gov.ng/diseases/sitreps/?cat=5&name=An%20update%20of%20Lassa%20fever%20outbreak%20in%20Nigeria

#Diphtheria spreads easily between people.

Individuals with signs and symptoms associated with diphtheria should isolate themselves and take precautionary measures while visiting the healthcare facility for diagnosis and treatment.

#TakeResponsibility

Our #LassaFever situation report for weeks 25-27 has been published

The weekly report provides a summary of the #LassaFever epidemiological situation and response activities in Nigeria.

🔗Download, read, and share via
https://ncdc.gov.ng/diseases/sitreps/?cat=5&name=An%20update%20of%20Lassa%20fever%20outbreak%20in%20Nigeria

ICYMI

Our Head of Risk Communication and Community Engagement & Lead for the Nigeria Infodemic Management Team, Dr Yahya Disu, shares the Nigerian experience in using insights from social listening data to inform public health responses.

🔗Catch up via
https://youtu.be/N-Ao7nC1gF4

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The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Nigeria has confirmed one case of #anthrax disease in a mixed livestock farm in Niger State.

Nigerians are urged to adhere to recommended prevention measures to limit the risk of infection and spread of disease.

🔗Press Release
https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/491/confirmation-of-anthrax-outbreak-in-nigeria

The Government of Nigeria, through the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and other one-health stakeholders, have put measures in place to ensure any outbreak of #anthrax in Nigeria is quickly detected, controlled, and contained.

In 5 MINUTES, tune in to join our Director General on Kapital FM as he speaks about #anthrax in Nigeria and what you need to know

📟 92.9 FM
🕖 7:15 am

What do you need to know about #anthrax in Nigeria?

This morning, join our DG on Channels Television as he speaks on the response measures that have been initiated, vulnerable populations & prevention measures

🕢 7:30 AM
📺 DStv 420
GOtv 48

🔗Livestream https://www.channelstv.com/live/

Our #Media_EIS fellowship offers a unique opportunity for media practitioners to strengthen their interviewing skills, translate public health data into fact-based messages for reporting and develop content that promotes positive health behaviours

🔗 Eligible individuals can apply via
https://bit.ly/ApplyforMedia-EIS

Live stream https://www.youtube.com/live/NniYPY0aRE8?feature=share

📣COMING UP

TONIGHT, join our Director-General, Dr Ifedayo Adetifa as he speaks on the response to the #anthrax outbreak in Nigeria

Join the conversation live on Arise News

DStv: #416
GOtv: #44
Time: 10:00 PM

🔗Live stream
https://www.youtube.com/live/p1uG49yAmBI?feature=share

Increased cases of #cholera are recorded mostly during the rainy season.

To prevent the spread of cholera to you and your loved ones:

🚫Do not defaecate in open areas
✅Only drink water from safe sources
✅Dispose of refuse and water in waste disposal sites
✅Ensure proper clearing of sewage

📢COMING UP

Tune in to join our Director General, Dr Ifedayo Adetifa to discuss the #anthrax outbreak & Nigeria’s response on CNBC Africa

Channel: DStv 410
Programme: Power Launch West Africa
Time: 12:00 PM

Live stream via https://www.youtube.com/live/BmjXDnN1Wuo?feature=share

📢 Abstracts submission is still ongoing

Researchers, clinicians, public health practitioners & health workers are invited to submit abstracts for the upcoming 14th African Rotavirus Symposium #ARS2023 themed:

“Rotavirus disease control in Africa: Vaccination and Surveillance as the basis of an integrated approach”

Deadline: 31st July 2023

To submit, visit https://www.afr-rn-symposium.net/

A dirty environment aids the spread of infectious diseases.

Always maintain a clean environment in your homes and communities to prevent the spread of #cholera.

#StopCholera

#Anthrax affects humans in three ways:

➡️Skin infection: direct contact with infected animals through wounds or cuts
➡️Gastrointestinal infection: eating raw or undercooked meat of infected animals or their products
➡️ Inhalation infection: breathing in the spores

Know the signs, symptoms and prevention measures, read:
https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/491/confirmation-of-anthrax-outbreak-in-nigeria