Today’s report includes:
✅A backlog of 20 cases reported for Delta State from 29th (3), 30th (17),31st (10) August and 1st September (27), 2021
✅A backlog of 22 cases reported for Bayelsa State from 31st August (8), and 1st September (14), 2021
✅A backlog of 44 cases reported for Akwa Ibom State from 31st August (18), and 1st September (16), 2021
✅A backlog of 8 deaths for Delta State from 18th to 31st August 2021.
✅Five States with zero cases reported: Abia, Ondo, Osun, Oyo, and Sokotoi
✅A backlog of 20 cases reported for Delta State from 29th (3), 30th (17),31st (10) August and 1st September (27), 2021
✅A backlog of 22 cases reported for Bayelsa State from 31st August (8), and 1st September (14), 2021
✅A backlog of 44 cases reported for Akwa Ibom State from 31st August (18), and 1st September (16), 2021
✅A backlog of 8 deaths for Delta State from 18th to 31st August 2021.
✅Five States with zero cases reported: Abia, Ondo, Osun, Oyo, and Sokotoi
This is not the time to let down your guard against #COVID19 🚫.
If you have symptoms such as a sudden loss of taste or smell, difficulty breathing, or fever, please visit a sample collection site in your state or call your state hotline to conduct a test.
#TakeResponsibility
If you have symptoms such as a sudden loss of taste or smell, difficulty breathing, or fever, please visit a sample collection site in your state or call your state hotline to conduct a test.
#TakeResponsibility
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Read our newly published 'Case Definitions for Ebola Virus Disease (EVD)' for information on:
▪ Suspected case
▪ Probable case
▪ Laboratory confirmed case of EVD
🔗Download via
https://ncdc.gov.ng/themes/common/docs/protocols/288_1630509239.pdf
Read our newly published 'Case Definitions for Ebola Virus Disease (EVD)' for information on:
▪ Suspected case
▪ Probable case
▪ Laboratory confirmed case of EVD
🔗Download via
https://ncdc.gov.ng/themes/common/docs/protocols/288_1630509239.pdf
Today, we concluded the virtual session for the 1st cohort of the Public Health Emergency Management Professional Certificate (PHEM PC) - Intermediate Course in collaboration with US CDC and Georgetown University.
The PHEM PC is an intermediate course of the PHEM PDP (Professional Development Program) which is geared towards building a stronger public health workforce on core leadership and managerial qualities for addressing the ever-changing field of Public Health
The PHEM PC is an intermediate course of the PHEM PDP (Professional Development Program) which is geared towards building a stronger public health workforce on core leadership and managerial qualities for addressing the ever-changing field of Public Health
631 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria;
Lagos-172
Oyo-93
Rivers-72
Edo-63
Kastina-29
Abia-26
FCT-23
Kano-23
Bayelsa-20
Ogun-20
Ekiti-18
Anambra-16
Delta-16
Osun-14
Imo-11
Benue-6
Enugu-4
Jigawa-2
Niger-2
Nasarawa-1
193,644 confirmed
179,294 discharged
2,488 deaths
Today’s report includes:
✅Backlog of 63 cases reported for Edo State from 1st (35), 2nd (28), September 2021
✅Backlog of 29 cases reported for Kastina State from 1st (10), and 2nd September (10), 2021
✅Four States with zero cases reported: Borno, Ondo, Sokoto, and Zamfara
Lagos-172
Oyo-93
Rivers-72
Edo-63
Kastina-29
Abia-26
FCT-23
Kano-23
Bayelsa-20
Ogun-20
Ekiti-18
Anambra-16
Delta-16
Osun-14
Imo-11
Benue-6
Enugu-4
Jigawa-2
Niger-2
Nasarawa-1
193,644 confirmed
179,294 discharged
2,488 deaths
Today’s report includes:
✅Backlog of 63 cases reported for Edo State from 1st (35), 2nd (28), September 2021
✅Backlog of 29 cases reported for Kastina State from 1st (10), and 2nd September (10), 2021
✅Four States with zero cases reported: Borno, Ondo, Sokoto, and Zamfara
Not everyone infected with #COVID19 shows symptoms.
Remember to maintain a HIGH index of suspicion for #COVID19 and adhere to all preventive measures. Always:
✅ Wear a face mask properly in public places
✅ Maintain a physical distance of 2 metres
✅Wash your hands regularly
✅Seek medical attention if you feel ill
#TakeResponsibility
Remember to maintain a HIGH index of suspicion for #COVID19 and adhere to all preventive measures. Always:
✅ Wear a face mask properly in public places
✅ Maintain a physical distance of 2 metres
✅Wash your hands regularly
✅Seek medical attention if you feel ill
#TakeResponsibility
Hand washing with soap under running water is one of the most effective ways to reduce the spread of infectious diseases.
Encourage the practice of regular hand washing among your family and friends to stay healthy.
#SecondsSavesLives
Encourage the practice of regular hand washing among your family and friends to stay healthy.
#SecondsSavesLives
444 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria;
Edo-71
Akwa Ibom-49
Kwara-49
Oyo-49
Rivers-38
Kaduna-21
Ekiti-20
FCT-19
Kastina-19
Anambra-17
Delta-16
Kano-16
Bauchi-14
Ogun-11
Bayelsa-9
Benue-9
Cross River-7
Nasarawa-5
Jigawa-2
Zamfara-2
Enugu-1
194,088 confirmed
179,679 discharged
2,495 deaths
Today’s report includes:
✅Backlog of 19 cases reported for Kastina State from 2nd (16), and 3rd (3) September, 2021
✅Three States with zero cases reported: Ondo, Osun, and Sokoto
Edo-71
Akwa Ibom-49
Kwara-49
Oyo-49
Rivers-38
Kaduna-21
Ekiti-20
FCT-19
Kastina-19
Anambra-17
Delta-16
Kano-16
Bauchi-14
Ogun-11
Bayelsa-9
Benue-9
Cross River-7
Nasarawa-5
Jigawa-2
Zamfara-2
Enugu-1
194,088 confirmed
179,679 discharged
2,495 deaths
Today’s report includes:
✅Backlog of 19 cases reported for Kastina State from 2nd (16), and 3rd (3) September, 2021
✅Three States with zero cases reported: Ondo, Osun, and Sokoto
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It’s World Field Epidemiology Day 2021 on the 7th of September.
Join the global conversation now by participating on social media. Share your work and experiences as an individual or organisation working in the field of epidemiology.
Theme: Celebrating our public health detectives
📌Use the hashtags - #WorldFieldEpidemiologyDay, #NCDCWFED2021
📌Follow and tag us in your posts - @NCDCgov
Feel free to use sample messages and graphics: https://sites.google.com/view/world-field-epidemiology-day/world-field-epidemiology-day
It’s World Field Epidemiology Day 2021 on the 7th of September.
Join the global conversation now by participating on social media. Share your work and experiences as an individual or organisation working in the field of epidemiology.
Theme: Celebrating our public health detectives
📌Use the hashtags - #WorldFieldEpidemiologyDay, #NCDCWFED2021
📌Follow and tag us in your posts - @NCDCgov
Feel free to use sample messages and graphics: https://sites.google.com/view/world-field-epidemiology-day/world-field-epidemiology-day
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We have published the 'Case Definitions for Marburg Virus'.
The guideline includes information on:
▪ Suspected case, Probable case and Laboratory confirmed case of EVD
▪️Routine surveillance of Marburg Virus
▪Community based surveillance of Marburg Virus
🔗Download and share via
https://ncdc.gov.ng/themes/common/docs/protocols/287_1630509129.pdf
We have published the 'Case Definitions for Marburg Virus'.
The guideline includes information on:
▪ Suspected case, Probable case and Laboratory confirmed case of EVD
▪️Routine surveillance of Marburg Virus
▪Community based surveillance of Marburg Virus
🔗Download and share via
https://ncdc.gov.ng/themes/common/docs/protocols/287_1630509129.pdf
964 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria;
Lagos-456
Ondo-180
Edo-66
Rivers-62
Niger-26
Akwa Ibom-25
Ekiti-22
Kwara-22
Oyo-22
Kaduna-17
Delta-14
Benue-12
Gombe-9
Plateau-9
FCT-8
Jigawa-5
Ogun-4
Bayelsa-2
Nasarawa-2
Bauchi-1
195,052 confirmed
182,463 discharged
2,544 deaths
Today’s report includes:
✅Backlog of 456 cases reported for Lagos State from 3rd (237), and 4th (219) September, 2021
✅ Backlog of 9 cases reported for Plateau State from 3rd (2), and 4th (7), September 2021
✅ Backlog of 17 cases reported for Kaduna State for 3rd September, 2021
✅ Backlog of 18 deaths reported for Lagos State for 30th August, 2021
✅Two States with zero cases reported: Osun, and Sokoto
Lagos-456
Ondo-180
Edo-66
Rivers-62
Niger-26
Akwa Ibom-25
Ekiti-22
Kwara-22
Oyo-22
Kaduna-17
Delta-14
Benue-12
Gombe-9
Plateau-9
FCT-8
Jigawa-5
Ogun-4
Bayelsa-2
Nasarawa-2
Bauchi-1
195,052 confirmed
182,463 discharged
2,544 deaths
Today’s report includes:
✅Backlog of 456 cases reported for Lagos State from 3rd (237), and 4th (219) September, 2021
✅ Backlog of 9 cases reported for Plateau State from 3rd (2), and 4th (7), September 2021
✅ Backlog of 17 cases reported for Kaduna State for 3rd September, 2021
✅ Backlog of 18 deaths reported for Lagos State for 30th August, 2021
✅Two States with zero cases reported: Osun, and Sokoto
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To mitigate the impact of #COVID19 on the healthcare system, while also improving community surveillance and care for patients, rapid and accurate diagnosis are crucial. NCDC and its technical partners conducted a study to validate rapid diagnostic test kits to determine their accuracy and clinical utility in Nigeria.
This article assesses the capacity of symptom scores to predict COVID-19 positivity in Nigeria: a national derivation and validation cohort study.
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http://bmjopen.bmj.com/cgi/content/full/bmjopen-2021-049699
To mitigate the impact of #COVID19 on the healthcare system, while also improving community surveillance and care for patients, rapid and accurate diagnosis are crucial. NCDC and its technical partners conducted a study to validate rapid diagnostic test kits to determine their accuracy and clinical utility in Nigeria.
This article assesses the capacity of symptom scores to predict COVID-19 positivity in Nigeria: a national derivation and validation cohort study.
🔗
http://bmjopen.bmj.com/cgi/content/full/bmjopen-2021-049699
BMJ Open
Assessing the capacity of symptom scores to predict COVID-19 positivity in Nigeria: a national derivation and validation cohort…
Objectives This study aimed to develop and validate a symptom prediction tool for COVID-19 test positivity in Nigeria.
Design Predictive modelling study.
Setting All Nigeria States and the Federal Capital Territory.
Participants A cohort of 43 221 individuals…
Design Predictive modelling study.
Setting All Nigeria States and the Federal Capital Territory.
Participants A cohort of 43 221 individuals…
459 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria;
Lagos-185
Abia-38
Oyo-38
Akwa Ibom-33
Cross River-33
Osun-24
Ekiti-23
Benue-15
Kwara-14
Kano-12
Delta-10
FCT-10
Edo-9
Kaduna-5
Ogun-3
Kastina-2
Nasarawa-2
Rivers-2
Bayelsa-1
195,511 confirmed
184,529 discharged
2,552 deaths
Today’s report includes:
✅ Backlog of 23 deaths reported for Lagos State for 3rd September, 2021
✅Two States with zero cases reported: Plateau, and Sokoto
Lagos-185
Abia-38
Oyo-38
Akwa Ibom-33
Cross River-33
Osun-24
Ekiti-23
Benue-15
Kwara-14
Kano-12
Delta-10
FCT-10
Edo-9
Kaduna-5
Ogun-3
Kastina-2
Nasarawa-2
Rivers-2
Bayelsa-1
195,511 confirmed
184,529 discharged
2,552 deaths
Today’s report includes:
✅ Backlog of 23 deaths reported for Lagos State for 3rd September, 2021
✅Two States with zero cases reported: Plateau, and Sokoto
Adherence to all non-pharmaceutical preventive measures of #COVID19 will help to curb the spread of #COVID19Nigeria.
✅#WashYourHands with soap under running water
✅Wear your face mask properly
✅Maintain a distance of 2m from the person next to you.
#TakeResponsibility
✅#WashYourHands with soap under running water
✅Wear your face mask properly
✅Maintain a distance of 2m from the person next to you.
#TakeResponsibility
Field epidemiology helps form the backbone of public health emergency response.
Join us in celebrating our public health detectives, who are the boots on the ground in the fight for better health.
📌Use the hashtags - #WorldFieldEpidemiologyDay, #NCDCWFED2021
📌Follow and tag us in your posts - @NCDCgov
Feel free to use sample messages and graphics: https://sites.google.com/view/world-field-epidemiology-day/world-field-epidemiology-day
Join us in celebrating our public health detectives, who are the boots on the ground in the fight for better health.
📌Use the hashtags - #WorldFieldEpidemiologyDay, #NCDCWFED2021
📌Follow and tag us in your posts - @NCDCgov
Feel free to use sample messages and graphics: https://sites.google.com/view/world-field-epidemiology-day/world-field-epidemiology-day
"Field epidemiologists work at the forefront of the One Health paradigm on problems related to human, animal and environmental health".
Join us to strengthen field epidemiology TODAY to stop health emergencies TOMORROW.
📌Use the hashtags - #WorldFieldEpidemiologyDay, #NCDCWFED2021
📌Follow and tag us in your posts - @NCDCgov
Feel free to use sample messages and graphics: https://sites.google.com/view/world-field-epidemiology-day/world-field-epidemiology-day
Join us to strengthen field epidemiology TODAY to stop health emergencies TOMORROW.
📌Use the hashtags - #WorldFieldEpidemiologyDay, #NCDCWFED2021
📌Follow and tag us in your posts - @NCDCgov
Feel free to use sample messages and graphics: https://sites.google.com/view/world-field-epidemiology-day/world-field-epidemiology-day