Protecting our communities from hospital-acquired infections starts with strong Infection Prevention and Control #IPC programs in our health facilities.

We must invest more in these initiatives to safeguard public health and prevent the next epidemic.

#PreventionHAIs #FundIPC
#TurnNigeriaOrange #IPCTWG

The overall goal of Infection Prevention & Control is to maintain an environment of care that minimises risks of infection for patients, staff & visitors.

These #IPC guidelines must be practised by all #HCWs in public and private primary, secondary & tertiary healthcare facilities.

Read more in the Nigerian Manual of Infection Prevention and Control:
https://ncdc.gov.ng/themes/common/docs/protocols/296_1649340294.pdf

Protecting our communities from hospital-acquired infections starts with strong Infection Prevention and Control #IPC programs in our health facilities.

We must invest more in these initiatives to safeguard public health and prevent the next epidemic.

#PreventionHAIs
#FundIPC
#TurnNigeriaOrange

As Nigeria continues the fight against Lassa fever, our healthcare workers remain our strongest line of defence.

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention reminds all health professionals to stay alert, every fever case matters.

Standard precautions save lives:
🧼 Clean your hands before and after contact.
🩺 Use the right PPE based on risk.
🧹 Keep your environment clean.
🗑 Dispose of waste safely.

For detailed guidance, read the full Lassa Fever Advisory for Healthcare Workers here:

https://ncdc.gov.ng/themes/common/docs/protocols/373_1771241608.pdf

Protect yourself. Protect your colleagues. Protect your patients.

Infection prevention isn’t optional, it saves lives.

#LassaFever #IPC #NCDCNigeria