Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC)
58.1K subscribers
3.87K photos
344 videos
5 files
1.84K links
Official Telegram Channel of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention. Visit ncdc.gov.ng for more. CONTACT NCDC Connect Centre » Toll Free: 6232. Social Media Policy: ncdc.gov.ng/terms.
Download Telegram
We are LIVE!!!

JOIN us to learn measures put in place to ensure safe reopening of National Youth Service Corps - NYSC orientation camps & prevent the spread of #COVID19.

🔗
Live stream via https://youtu.be/HE8SJW4xeyA

#TakeResponsibility
39 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria;

Lagos-25
Rivers-6
Delta-4
FCT-4

254,221 confirmed
230,549 discharged
3,142 deaths

Today’s report includes:

▪️25 confirmed case reported from Lagos state for 17th (14) & 18th (11) February 2022

▪️4 states with zero cases reported: Bauchi, Gombe, Plateau, and Sokoto

For a breakdown of cases by state visit covid19.ncdc.gov.ng

#TakeResponsibility
The National Primary Health Care Development Agency has given a waiver for persons aged 16 and 17 to receive #COVID19 vaccine if
required for educational purposes.

#YesToCOVID19Vaccine
#TakeResponsibility
22 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria;

Lagos-13
Osun-4
Kaduna-2
Ekiti-1
FCT-1
Oyo-1

254,243 confirmed
230,587 discharged
3,142 deaths

Today’s report includes:

▪️25 community discharged cases reported from FCT

▪️10 states with zero cases reported: Abia, Bauchi, Gombe, Kano, Nasarawa, Ogun, Ondo, Plateau, Rivers and Sokoto

For a breakdown of cases by state visit covid19.ncdc.gov.ng

#TakeResponsibility
Our weekly #COVID19Nigeria situation report(Epi Week 6) 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

#TakeResponsibility
50 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria;

Imo-22
Lagos-14
Rivers-7
FCT-5
Delta-2

254,293 confirmed
230,755 discharged
3,142 deaths

Today’s report includes 4 states with zero cases reported: Kaduna, Kano, Plateau and Sokoto

For a breakdown of cases by state visit covid19.ncdc.gov.ng

#TakeResponsibility
In 2022, a cumulative of 358 confirmed cases of #LassaFever has been recorded.

Early presentation to a healthcare facility greatly increases the chances of survival.

Early signs of the disease include SUDDEN FEVER, SORE THROAT and GENERAL BODY WEAKNESS.

#LassaFeverInfo
This media is not supported in your browser
VIEW IN TELEGRAM
#DoItAll to win against #COVID19:

Get VACCINATED
Keep a SAFE DISTANCE and avoid crowds
Wear a face mask PROPERLY
WASH HANDS often
Cough & sneeze into our elbows
Disinfect frequently touched surfaces
Keep indoor spaces WELL VENTILATED

#TakeResponsibility
32 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria;

Kwara-17
Lagos-7
FCT-5
Rivers-2
Kaduna-1

254,325 confirmed
230,793 discharged
3,142 deaths

States with zero cases reported (3): Bauchi, Kano, and Plateau

For a breakdown of cases by state visit covid19.ncdc.gov.ng

#TakeResponsibility
A high index of suspicion aids early diagnosis of #LassaFever.

Visit healthcare facility when experiencing symptoms.

#LassaFeverInfo
27 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria;

Lagos-12
FCT-8
Katsina-5
Kano-1
Rivers-1

254,352 confirmed
230,846 discharged
3,142 deaths

States with zero cases reported (2): Sokoto and Cross River

For a breakdown of cases by state visit covid19.ncdc.gov.ng

#TakeResponsibility
This media is not supported in your browser
VIEW IN TELEGRAM
Do you wash your hands properly?

Wash your hands with soap and running water for 20 seconds.

Remember that #COVID19 is still a threat!

#TakeResponsibility to reduce the spread of the virus.
Media is too big
VIEW IN TELEGRAM
Our Director of Surveillance & Epidemiology, Mrs Elsie Ilori & #Lassafever Incident Manager, Ms Chioma Dan Nwafor share how lessons from #AfterActionReviews of Lassa fever outbreaks in #Nigeria, strengthened preparedness & response efforts for #COVID19.

🔗 https://youtu.be/7wB4PyiugW4

🎥 Alliance for Health Policy and Systems Research
42 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria;

Lagos-25
FCT-13
Kaduna-2
Kano-1
Oyo-1

254,394 confirmed
230,861 discharged
3,142 deaths

#TakeResponsibility

States with zero cases reported (8): Bauchi, Ekiti, Nasarawa, Ogun, Osun, Ondo, Rivers, and Sokoto

For a breakdown of cases by state visit COVID-19.ncdc.gov.ng