#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

Toilets keeps us safe from infections and diseases that are gotten through open defecation.

This #WorldToiletDay2021 draws our attention to the value of a good toilet with sustainable sanitation system to prevent the spread of infectious diseases such as #cholera & #typhoid.

What role can different actors play in the development of new antibiotics and secure global equitable access to these life-saving drugs❓

In this #AntimicrobialResistance webinar, join Prof Onyebuchi Chukwu, Chairman National AMR Community of Practice and other panellists as we discuss the roles of industries, the public sector and not-for-profits in developing and ensuring access to new antibiotics.

🕔 5 pm

Register via
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1037453411123016718?source=REVIVE/

Kick starting the day at Garki village, Abuja to #SpreadAwareness on #AntimicrobialResistance (AMR)

AMR stakeholders have come together to create awareness on the importance of handling antimicrobials with care and being an #AntibioticGuardian

#SpreadAwarenessStopResistance
#WorldAwarenessWeek2021
#NationalAwarenessWeek2021

Can you imagine a world where all the drugs that act against pathogens that make us sick such as bacteria, viruses, fungi no longer work when we really need them to get us well again?

This is exactly what #AntimicrobialResistance (AMR) will lead to.

We urge all Nigerians to prevent drug resistance by visiting a health facility if they fall ill and practice responsible use of antimicrobials.

Press release:
https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/345/spread-awareness%2C-stop-resistance%3B-ncdc-launches-awareness-campaign-to-tackle-antimicrobial-resistance

#SpreadAwarenessStopResistance
#AntibioticGuardian
#nationalawarenessweek2021

It's #WorldChildrensDay

Children are part of the vulnerable population that needs to be protected from infectious diseases through proper healthcare and vaccination.

Let us join hands to invest in the health of our children and create a better and healthy future.

Curb the spread of #AntimicrobialResistance among children.

Use antimicrobials as directed by a health worker to preserve the effectiveness of these medicines.

#SpreadAwarenessStopResistance
#WorldChildrensDay
#NAAW2021