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The usefulness of #antimicrobials to cure communicable diseases continues to be threatened by #antimicrobialresistance (AMR); a challenge faced by many countries including Nigeria

Join us this morning in a virtual symposium to exchange knowledge on the structure and processes of AMR and Antimicrobial Use surveillance system in Nigeria and Germany.

🕘 9 am

Meeting link: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-

#NAAW2021
#WAAW2021

#TakeResponsibility today. Take actions that will protect you, your loved ones and your community from getting infected with #COVID19.

The power to stay safe is in our H.A.N.D.S.

Antimicrobials which includes antimalarials are medicines critical to fighting malaria.

To prevent #AntimicrobialResistance, take the full treatment of antimalarial medicines prescribed by your health care provider.

#SpreadAwarenessStopResistance

#WorldAntimicrobialAwarenessWeek
#BeAntibioticsAware
#NAAW2021

Yesterday, Dr Ifedayo Adetifa made his first appearance at the Presidential Steering Committee (PSC) press briefing as the NCDC Director General.

In addition to his recognition of His Excellency, President Buhari’s commitment to health security, he thanked the Federal Ministry of Health, PSC and key stakeholders for the warm welcome.

Dr Adetifa spoke on ongoing efforts by NCDC to sustain Nigeria’s #COVID19 response & urged Nigerians to #TakeResponsibility for their safety:

“For context, of the 150 #COVID19 deaths recorded over the last 2 months, 81% were unvaccinated, 3% were partially vaccinated while 4% were fully vaccinated. This reiterates that chances of a severe outcome from #COVID19 are higher in unvaccinated persons."

“While vaccination coverage has not lived up to the ideals of equity required to assure global health security, it is essential we play our part by utilising all opportunities to get vaccinated.”

- Dr Ifedayo Adetifa, NCDC Director General

Watch 🎥
https://youtu.be/PqlK4t7czRI

Prevent the spread of #cholera. Practice safe food preparations

✅Wash fruits and vegetables with clean running water
✅Peel fruits before consumption
✅Keep foods in properly covered containers
✅Eat properly cooked foods

#AntimicrobialResistance can be prevented.

✅Visit a healthcare professional when you’re ill
✅Use antibiotics only when prescribed
✅Complete the dosage of your medication
✅Get vaccinated
✅Ensure proper physical and environmental hygiene
✅Practice safe sex

#SpreadAwarenessStopResistance
#WorldAntimicrobialAwarenessWeek
#BeAntibioticsAware
#NAAW2021

#NCDCInTheNews

“We cannot deny many Nigerians still react to any reference to #COVID19 with disbelief.

The virus is here and community transmission is occurring mostly silently, we should do all we can to prevent the emergence of SARS-CoV-2 variants capable of evading whatever immune protections we currently enjoy”

- Dr Ifedayo Adetifa, NCDC Director-General

https://tribuneonlineng.com/covid-19-ncdc-reiterates-commitment-to-deliver-its-mandate/

Not everyone infected with #COVID19 shows symptoms.

Adhere to all preventive measures to stay safe and protected.

#TakeResponsibility

World Antimicrobial Awareness Week 2021 #WAAW2021 starts today!!!

Join us in raising awareness of the risk we face with increasing global #AntimicrobialResistance using the hashtags:

#SpreadAwarenessStopResistance
#WorldAntimicrobialAwarenessWeek
#BeAntibioticsAware
#NAAW2021

Good hygiene, access to clean water & sanitation are essential efforts to prevent diseases, and hence reduce the need for #antimicrobials.

Ensure proper environmental sanitation to limit the spread of antimicrobial resistance.

#WorldToiletDay
#NAAW2021
#SpreadAwarenessStopResistance