May the blessings of this special celebration bring you and your loved ones more joy, peace, and good health.
We wish you a memorable and blessed #EidElMaulud. 🕌
From all of us at the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention ❤️
We wish you a memorable and blessed #EidElMaulud. 🕌
From all of us at the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention ❤️
Early recognition of #Rabies symptoms in animals is very important
1️⃣Violent behaviour
2️⃣Excessive salivation
3️⃣Paralysis/staggering
4️⃣Fear of water
5️⃣Blindness
etc.
Report immediately to a veterinary clinic if these symptoms are noticed.
Spread awareness!
#WorldRabiesDay2023
1️⃣Violent behaviour
2️⃣Excessive salivation
3️⃣Paralysis/staggering
4️⃣Fear of water
5️⃣Blindness
etc.
Report immediately to a veterinary clinic if these symptoms are noticed.
Spread awareness!
#WorldRabiesDay2023
Sustained domestic funding for #InfectionPreventionandControl is an essential investment in the fight against healthcare-associated infections and #antimicrobialresistance.
Let's protect lives, support research, and safeguard our healthcare systems.
#TurnNigeriaOrange
#PreventHAIs
#FundIPC
Let's protect lives, support research, and safeguard our healthcare systems.
#TurnNigeriaOrange
#PreventHAIs
#FundIPC
This #WorldRabiesDay2023, let's unite for a common cause: protecting the health of humans, animals & the environment!
Embrace the "All for 1, #OneHealth for all" theme and join the fight against rabies.
Raise awareness ✅
Vaccinate your pets✅
Together, we can make a rabies-free world a reality!
Embrace the "All for 1, #OneHealth for all" theme and join the fight against rabies.
Raise awareness ✅
Vaccinate your pets✅
Together, we can make a rabies-free world a reality!
Humans can get infected with #rabies through an open wound, scratch or bite that is contaminated with the saliva of an infected animal or person.
If you have been bitten or scratched, do not wait till you see symptoms❗
Visit the nearest healthcare facility for treatment & vaccination.
If you have been bitten or scratched, do not wait till you see symptoms❗
Visit the nearest healthcare facility for treatment & vaccination.
Our #LassaFever situation report for weeks 36 and 37 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
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
#Meningitis remains a major global health threat and a leading cause of lifelong disabilities.
It is an inflammation of the brain and spinal cord membranes commonly caused by an infection.
For more information on #Meningitis, visit: https://ncdc.gov.ng/diseases/factsheet/49
It is an inflammation of the brain and spinal cord membranes commonly caused by an infection.
For more information on #Meningitis, visit: https://ncdc.gov.ng/diseases/factsheet/49
Report immediately to a healthcare facility if you or a loved one experiences the below symptoms of #Meningitis
➡️Neck pain
➡️Pain on looking at bright lights
➡️Vomiting
➡️Muscle/joint/limb pain
➡️Rash
➡️Seizures
➡️Cold hands & feet
Early recognition saves lives
➡️Neck pain
➡️Pain on looking at bright lights
➡️Vomiting
➡️Muscle/joint/limb pain
➡️Rash
➡️Seizures
➡️Cold hands & feet
Early recognition saves lives
Early recognition of #Meningitis saves lives.
Seek medical attention immediately if you notice these signs and symptoms in your baby/toddler.
For more information on #Meningitis, visit: https://ncdc.gov.ng/diseases/factsheet/49
#TakeResponsibility to keep your loved ones safe.
Seek medical attention immediately if you notice these signs and symptoms in your baby/toddler.
For more information on #Meningitis, visit: https://ncdc.gov.ng/diseases/factsheet/49
#TakeResponsibility to keep your loved ones safe.
📢COMING UP
In 30 minutes, tune in to join our Director General, Dr Ifedayo Adetifa on News Central TV as he provides an update on the government's response to the diphtheria outbreak
Channel: DStv 422
GOtv 247
Time: 7:30 AM
Live stream via https://www.youtube.com/live/jMJVKFHeU8s?si=MDKUpKKu60ap88l
In 30 minutes, tune in to join our Director General, Dr Ifedayo Adetifa on News Central TV as he provides an update on the government's response to the diphtheria outbreak
Channel: DStv 422
GOtv 247
Time: 7:30 AM
Live stream via https://www.youtube.com/live/jMJVKFHeU8s?si=MDKUpKKu60ap88l
Across the world, meningitis kills 1 in 10 people & causes lifelong disability in 1 in 5 people who survive it.
This #WorldMeningitisDay aims to remind us to raise awareness of #meningitis, its signs & symptoms, available vaccines and the race we must make to #DefeatMeningitis
This #WorldMeningitisDay aims to remind us to raise awareness of #meningitis, its signs & symptoms, available vaccines and the race we must make to #DefeatMeningitis
Bacterial meningitis is largely vaccine-preventable; #meningitis vaccines are safe, effective, and give protection to your family and community.
Parents and caregivers, now is the time to catch up on the childhood immunisations that protect against meningitis.
#WorldMeningitisDay
Parents and caregivers, now is the time to catch up on the childhood immunisations that protect against meningitis.
#WorldMeningitisDay
Did You Know: #Meningitis is a top cause of acquired deafness in children?
Get them vaccinated! Meningitis is largely vaccine-preventable!
Parents/caregivers are urged to visit any primary health care centre close to them to get their children/wards vaccinated against #meningitis.
#TakeResponsibility
Get them vaccinated! Meningitis is largely vaccine-preventable!
Parents/caregivers are urged to visit any primary health care centre close to them to get their children/wards vaccinated against #meningitis.
#TakeResponsibility
📢 Announcing the first Media EIS (Epidemiology, Infodemiology and Social Behaviour Change) Fellowship Program — a cohort of 30 passionate media practitioners will undergo training to strengthen Nigeria’s capacity to prevent, detect and respond to public health events.
We are excited about this journey!
The Media EIS Programme will provide fellows with skills in basic epidemiology, effective social & behavior change communication as well as infodemic management
A critical part of combatting public health events is accurate and timely reporting by media experts
Management of public health emergencies requires qualified media practitioners who can provide life-saving information
The Media-EIS Fellowship aims to fill the information gap and combat misinformation during events of public health importance
We are excited about this journey!
The Media EIS Programme will provide fellows with skills in basic epidemiology, effective social & behavior change communication as well as infodemic management
A critical part of combatting public health events is accurate and timely reporting by media experts
Management of public health emergencies requires qualified media practitioners who can provide life-saving information
The Media-EIS Fellowship aims to fill the information gap and combat misinformation during events of public health importance
Meningitis is an inflammation of the membranes around the spinal cord & brain.
Seek medical attention when you experience signs & symptoms such as:
➡️Fever/severe headache
➡️Vomiting
➡️Drowsiness
➡️Rash
➡️Seizures
➡️Muscle pain
➡️Stiff neck etc.
Seek medical attention when you experience signs & symptoms such as:
➡️Fever/severe headache
➡️Vomiting
➡️Drowsiness
➡️Rash
➡️Seizures
➡️Muscle pain
➡️Stiff neck etc.