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Lassa fever (LF) remains a major public health challenge in Nigeria. Although the disease occurs throughout the year, more cases are recorded during the dry season between November through May. A total of 434 LF cases & 80 deaths have been recorded since January this year.

Join, our Director General - Dr Ifedayo Adetifa as he discusses the latest on Lassa fever in Nigeria & ongoing efforts to control the outbreak.

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Join our Director General - Dr Ifedayo Adetifa as he discusses the latest on #COVID19 in Nigeria and the implication of the Omicron variant on Nigeria’s response to the pandemic.

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Time - 5:20 pm

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612 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria;

Lagos-483
FCT-49
Rivers-38
Oyo-31
Delta-5
Ekiti-4
Bauchi-1
Jigawa-1

217,063 confirmed
207,703 discharged
2,981 deaths

Today’s report includes:

▪️1 confirmed case reported for Bauchi state for 10th December 2021

▪️38 Discharged cases reported for Bauchi state for 10th December 2021

▪️5 States with Zero Cases Reported: Plateau, Ondo, Ogun, Osun and Sokoto

A breakdown of cases by state can be found via covid19.ncdc.gov.ng
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Now is not the time to let down our guard.

This holiday season, it’s important to remain healthy and stay safe by celebrating responsibly with friends and family.

#COVID19 has continued to threaten lives and livelihoods and we must take all necessary precautions to ensure our safety and that of our nation.
Let us work together to prevent the spread of #Lassafever.

Be a guardian of proper sanitation in your community and promote frequent #handwashing with soap and running water.

Cover your foodstuff properly to avoid contamination by rodents.
Everyone everywhere has a right to quality health services without fear of financial hardship or discrimination.

This International Universal Health Coverage Day 2021, we join the global community to emphasise the need to invest in strong health systems that #LeaveNoOneBehind, in crisis or calm.

#UHCDay2021
418 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria;

Lagos-314
Ogun-27
Plateau-18
Edo-17
Enugu-11
Abia-8
Delta-7
Bayelsa-5
Kano-4
Rivers-4
Osun-2
Oyo-1

217,481 confirmed
207,746 discharged
2,981 deaths

Today’s report includes:

▪️18 confirmed cases reported for Plateau state for 06th December 2021

▪️11 confirmed cases reported for Enugu state for 10th December 2021

▪️7 confirmed cases reported for Delta state for 11th (4) & 12th (3) December 2021

▪️18 Discharged cases reported for Enugu state for 10th December 2021

▪️2 Discharged cases reported for Lagos state for 10th December 2021

▪️3 states with zero cases reported: Ekiti, Ondo and Sokoto

For a breakdown of cases by state visit covid19.ncdc.gov.ng
Our weekly #COVID19Nigeria situation report(Epi Week 48) has been published.

The weekly #COVID19 situation reports provide a summary of the epidemiological situation, datasheet & response activities in Nigeria.

Download:
https://ncdc.gov.ng/diseases/sitreps/?cat=14&name=An%20update%20of%20COVID-19%20outbreak%20in%20Nigeria

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🚨ONE DAY TO GO

What are you doing from 14-16 December?

Join us at #CPHIA2021 to participate in discussions about #COVID19, #PublicHealth in Africa, and how we can improve scientific collaboration and innovation across the continent.

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It is very important to practice preventive measures to avoid #LassaFever infection.

Let's work together to prevent #LassaFever:
Wash your hands frequently with soap & running water
Clean your environment properly
Cover foodstuff to avoid contact with rats.
385 new cases of COVID19Nigeria;

FCT-116
Delta-115
Akwa Ibom-41
Ogun-33
Cross River-23
Edo-23
Kaduna-10
Rivers-7
Plateau-5
Bayelsa-5
Oyo-5
Kano-2

217,866 confirmed
210,076 discharged
2,983 deaths

Today’s report includes:

▪️116 cases reported for FCT are for 12th (17) and 13th (97) Dec 2021

▪️115 cases reported for Delta state are backlog from October (31), November (61), December 7th (4), 8th (6), 9th (5), 10th (2), and 12th (6)

▪️42 recoveries reported for FCT are for 12th (34) and 13th (8) Dec 2021

▪️41 cases reported for Akwa Ibom state are backlog from 21st October (32), 9th (1), and 10th (8)

▪️ 0 case reported from Bauchi, Ekiti and Sokoto

A breakdown of cases by state can be found via http://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng

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📜Following confirmations of #Lassafever cases in Nasarawa state and the Federal Capital Territory, the NCDC has published health advisories for the general public and healthcare workers to mitigate the spread of the disease

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Press release:
https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/349/ncdc-intensifies-activities-for-lassa-fever-surveillance-and-response-following-outbreaks-of-cases-in-nigeria

Public Health Advisory
https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/350/lassa-fever-public-health-advisory

Healthcare Workers Advisory:
https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/351/lassa-fever-healthcare-workers-advisory
730 new cases of COVID19Nigeria;

Lagos-431
FCT-174
Rivers-38
Ogun-32
Akwa Ibom-25
Anambra-11
Katsina-7
Bayelsa-4
Niger-4
Kano-3
Ekiti-1

218,596 confirmed
211,254 discharged
2,982 deaths

Today’s report includes:

▪️ 0 case reported from Ondo, Osun, Oyo, Plateau and Sokoto States

A breakdown of cases by state can be found via http://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng

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It's Day 2 of #CPHIA2021

#COVID19 has exposed vulnerabilities in health systems across Africa. It’s time for countries to build stronger, more equitable health systems that can help respond to this health crisis and prevent the next one.

Join us today to discuss economic recovery and a #NewPublicHealthOrder for Africa.

Register today 👉🏾 www.cphia2021.com
In Nigeria, #Lassafever occurs throughout the year, but more cases are recorded during the dry season

To reduce the risk of spread;

Store grains & foodstuffs in rodent-proof containers
Maintain a clean environment
Observe frequent hand hygiene

Public Health Advisory: https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/350/lassa-fever-public-health-advisory