Thanks to incredible efforts of a joint Team from NCDC, Kano State Ministry of Health, Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital (AKTH) and our Partners, the #COVID19 lab at AKTH, Kano is back up and testing has resumed.
A second lab at Bayero University in Kano will be activated tomorrow.
Not where we want to be yet, but will #keeppushing.
~ Dr. Chikwe Ihekweazu, DG NCDC.
A second lab at Bayero University in Kano will be activated tomorrow.
Not where we want to be yet, but will #keeppushing.
~ Dr. Chikwe Ihekweazu, DG NCDC.
We are grateful to the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) for their donation of personal protective equipment, hand sanitisers and Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) test kits to the NCDC.
We commend the efforts of public and private entities that #TakeResponsibility in the whole-of-society-response to #COVID19.
#StayAtHome
#FlattenTheCurve
We commend the efforts of public and private entities that #TakeResponsibility in the whole-of-society-response to #COVID19.
#StayAtHome
#FlattenTheCurve
Vaccines are a safe and effective way to prevent infectious diseases like yellow fever, measles, meningitis and others.
This #WorldImmunisationWeek, we are grateful for colleagues working very hard to prevent the spread of infectious diseases through immunisation.
#VaccinesWork
This #WorldImmunisationWeek, we are grateful for colleagues working very hard to prevent the spread of infectious diseases through immunisation.
#VaccinesWork
195 new cases of #COVID19 reported:
80-Lagos
38-Kano
15-Ogun
15-Bauchi
11-Borno
10-Gombe
9-Sokoto
5-Edo
5-Jigawa
2-Zamfara
1-Rivers
1-Enugu
1-Delta
1-FCT
1-Nasarawa
As at 11:50pm 28th April, 1532 confirmed cases of #COVID19 reported in Nigeria, 255 discharged and 44 death.
Visit covid19.ncdc.gov.ng for a detailed report.
#TakeResponsibility
#StayAtHome
#FlattenTheCurve
80-Lagos
38-Kano
15-Ogun
15-Bauchi
11-Borno
10-Gombe
9-Sokoto
5-Edo
5-Jigawa
2-Zamfara
1-Rivers
1-Enugu
1-Delta
1-FCT
1-Nasarawa
As at 11:50pm 28th April, 1532 confirmed cases of #COVID19 reported in Nigeria, 255 discharged and 44 death.
Visit covid19.ncdc.gov.ng for a detailed report.
#TakeResponsibility
#StayAtHome
#FlattenTheCurve
Press Release: EMERGENCY PHASE OF THE 2020 LASSA FEVER OUTBREAK OVER
Following the decline in cases, NCDC has declared the emergency phase of the 2020 #Lassafever outbreak over.
The NCDC will continue to monitor the trend in cases and respond effectively, given the endemicity of #Lassafever in Nigeria
Full press release here:
https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/249/28th-april-2020-%E2%80%93-nigeria-centre-for-disease-control-announces-end-of-emergency-phase-of-2020-lassa-fever-outbreak
Following the decline in cases, NCDC has declared the emergency phase of the 2020 #Lassafever outbreak over.
The NCDC will continue to monitor the trend in cases and respond effectively, given the endemicity of #Lassafever in Nigeria
Full press release here:
https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/249/28th-april-2020-%E2%80%93-nigeria-centre-for-disease-control-announces-end-of-emergency-phase-of-2020-lassa-fever-outbreak
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📢STOP STIGMATISATION
When we treat #COVID19 patients with fear, those who have been exposed may refuse to come forward & can spread the disease to others.
#TakeResponsibility by offering the right advice from NCDC & support to your family, friends and community.
When we treat #COVID19 patients with fear, those who have been exposed may refuse to come forward & can spread the disease to others.
#TakeResponsibility by offering the right advice from NCDC & support to your family, friends and community.
Physical distancing is an effective way to limit the spread of #COVID19.
It is important to maintain a distance of 2 metres (approximately 3 arms length) from others at all times.
Let's all #TakeResponsibility and adhere to guidelines put in place by authorities so that we can soon resume normal activities.
It is important to maintain a distance of 2 metres (approximately 3 arms length) from others at all times.
Let's all #TakeResponsibility and adhere to guidelines put in place by authorities so that we can soon resume normal activities.
196 new cases of #COVID19 reported:
87-Lagos
24-Kano
18-Gombe
17-Kaduna
16-FCT
10-Katsina
8-Sokoto
7-Edo
6-Borno
1-Yobe
1-Ebonyi
1-Adamawa
As at 11:55pm 29th April, 1728 confirmed cases of #COVID19 reported in Nigeria, 307 discharged and 51 dead.
Visit covid19.ncdc.gov.ng for a detailed report.
#TakeResponsibility
#StayAtHome
#FlattenTheCurve
87-Lagos
24-Kano
18-Gombe
17-Kaduna
16-FCT
10-Katsina
8-Sokoto
7-Edo
6-Borno
1-Yobe
1-Ebonyi
1-Adamawa
As at 11:55pm 29th April, 1728 confirmed cases of #COVID19 reported in Nigeria, 307 discharged and 51 dead.
Visit covid19.ncdc.gov.ng for a detailed report.
#TakeResponsibility
#StayAtHome
#FlattenTheCurve
Proper hand hygiene is an effective way to prevent the spread of infectious diseases.
Wash your hands frequently with soap under running water for at least 20 seconds or use hand sanitiser.
Let's all #TakeResponsibility to keep ourselves, loved ones & communities safe.
Wash your hands frequently with soap under running water for at least 20 seconds or use hand sanitiser.
Let's all #TakeResponsibility to keep ourselves, loved ones & communities safe.
Q: How do I practice social distancing?
A:
✅Use non-contact greetings
✅Maintain at least 2 metres between yourself & others
✅Stay home if you feel unwell; call your state hotline
✅No religious or social gatherings
Full social distancing guide:
https://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng/resource/guideline/Social%20Distancing%20Guide.pdf
A:
✅Use non-contact greetings
✅Maintain at least 2 metres between yourself & others
✅Stay home if you feel unwell; call your state hotline
✅No religious or social gatherings
Full social distancing guide:
https://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng/resource/guideline/Social%20Distancing%20Guide.pdf
The #COVID19Nigeria situation report for 29th April, 2020 has been published.
Our daily #COVID19 situation reports provide a summary of the epidemiological situation & response activities in Nigeria.
Download via:
https://ncdc.gov.ng/themes/common/files/sitreps/a1e34df50ff0f8e86eb0c6ef0a26f53d.pdf
#TakeResponsibility
Our daily #COVID19 situation reports provide a summary of the epidemiological situation & response activities in Nigeria.
Download via:
https://ncdc.gov.ng/themes/common/files/sitreps/a1e34df50ff0f8e86eb0c6ef0a26f53d.pdf
#TakeResponsibility
📢#COVID19Nigeria UPDATE
The 18th #COVID19 testing lab has been activated at Bayero University, Kano; the second laboratory to be activated in the state
We remain committed to rapidly scaling up #COVID19 testing capacity in Nigeria, as outlined in the national testing strategy.
#TakeResponsibility
The 18th #COVID19 testing lab has been activated at Bayero University, Kano; the second laboratory to be activated in the state
We remain committed to rapidly scaling up #COVID19 testing capacity in Nigeria, as outlined in the national testing strategy.
#TakeResponsibility
We are grateful for the support from IHS Towers in providing FOUR ambulances for Nigeria’s #COVID19 response.
These will be used by Port Health Services of the Federal Ministry of Health, and the State Public Health Emergency Operations Centres (State PHEOCs) in Kano, Edo an Oyo State to expand the current capacity for transportation of cases in the States.
These will be used by Port Health Services of the Federal Ministry of Health, and the State Public Health Emergency Operations Centres (State PHEOCs) in Kano, Edo an Oyo State to expand the current capacity for transportation of cases in the States.
204 new cases of #COVID19 reported:
80-Kano
45-Lagos
12-Gombe
9-Bauchi
9-Sokoto
7-Borno
7-Edo
6-Rivers
6-Ogun
4-FCT
4-Akwa Ibom
4-Bayelsa
3-Kaduna
2-Oyo
2-Delta
2-Nasarawa
1-Ondo
1-Kebbi
As at 11:50pm 30th April, there are 1,932 confirmed cases of #COVID19 in Nigeria, 319 discharged and 58 dead. 34 States and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in Nigeria have recorded AT LEAST ONE confirmed case of #COVID19. 71% of all cases are from three States.
#TakeResponsibility
80-Kano
45-Lagos
12-Gombe
9-Bauchi
9-Sokoto
7-Borno
7-Edo
6-Rivers
6-Ogun
4-FCT
4-Akwa Ibom
4-Bayelsa
3-Kaduna
2-Oyo
2-Delta
2-Nasarawa
1-Ondo
1-Kebbi
As at 11:50pm 30th April, there are 1,932 confirmed cases of #COVID19 in Nigeria, 319 discharged and 58 dead. 34 States and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in Nigeria have recorded AT LEAST ONE confirmed case of #COVID19. 71% of all cases are from three States.
#TakeResponsibility
Despite the ease of the lockdown starting 4th May, it is critical for Nigerians to adhere to these measures to #PreventCOVID19 spread:
🕖 Daily curfew from 8pm-6am
😷 Mandatory use of mask
🕌 Ban on social & religious gatherings
🚎Restricted inter-state travel
#TakeResponsibility
Share widely!
🕖 Daily curfew from 8pm-6am
😷 Mandatory use of mask
🕌 Ban on social & religious gatherings
🚎Restricted inter-state travel
#TakeResponsibility
Share widely!
"We‘re working on innovative ways to get our messages across to people in all areas. Our priority is providing communities with the right information to stay protected."
- Michael, an NCDC risk communications officer, as he supports a mass motorised #COVID19 campaign in Kano
- Michael, an NCDC risk communications officer, as he supports a mass motorised #COVID19 campaign in Kano