#NCDCInTheNews
In the last two years, the #COVID19 response in Nigeria has undergone various experiences in infrastructure, diagnosis, test results, service delivery and compliance to safety protocols.
Daily Trust writes on #TwoYearsofCOVID19Nigeria:
🔗https://dailytrust.com/covid-19-two-years-after-nigerias-index-case
In the last two years, the #COVID19 response in Nigeria has undergone various experiences in infrastructure, diagnosis, test results, service delivery and compliance to safety protocols.
Daily Trust writes on #TwoYearsofCOVID19Nigeria:
🔗https://dailytrust.com/covid-19-two-years-after-nigerias-index-case
10 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria;
Edo-8
Cross River-2
254,570 confirmed
249,090 discharged
3,142 deaths
#TakeResponsibility
Today’s report includes:
▪️8 confirmed cases reported for Edo state for 28th February 2022
▪️2 confirmed & 9 discharged cases reported for Cross River for 28th February 2022
▪️6 states with 0 cases reported: Abia, Bauchi, Delta, Nasarawa, Rivers and Sokoto
For a breakdown of cases by state visit covid19.ncdc.gov.ng
Edo-8
Cross River-2
254,570 confirmed
249,090 discharged
3,142 deaths
#TakeResponsibility
Today’s report includes:
▪️8 confirmed cases reported for Edo state for 28th February 2022
▪️2 confirmed & 9 discharged cases reported for Cross River for 28th February 2022
▪️6 states with 0 cases reported: Abia, Bauchi, Delta, Nasarawa, Rivers and Sokoto
For a breakdown of cases by state visit covid19.ncdc.gov.ng
ICYMI
Our Head of Response division Dr Olaolu Aderinola was live on NTA News 'Nigeria Today' to discuss lessons learnt so far and efforts to build back better from the #COVID19 response.
🔗Catch up
https://youtu.be/sTIUQZBkHII
Our Head of Response division Dr Olaolu Aderinola was live on NTA News 'Nigeria Today' to discuss lessons learnt so far and efforts to build back better from the #COVID19 response.
🔗Catch up
https://youtu.be/sTIUQZBkHII
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NIGERIA TODAY 28TH FEBUARY 2022
TWO YEARS OF COVID-19 IN NIGERIA.
Last year, we launched the Nigerian Manual of Infection Prevention & Control (IPC)
The manual provide guidelines to ensure safe healthcare delivery to reduce the risk of transmission of infectious diseases among healthcare workers & public.
Read & share
https://ncdc.gov.ng/themes/common/docs/protocols/292_1634550556.pdf
The manual provide guidelines to ensure safe healthcare delivery to reduce the risk of transmission of infectious diseases among healthcare workers & public.
Read & share
https://ncdc.gov.ng/themes/common/docs/protocols/292_1634550556.pdf
Today’s report includes:
▪️18 confirmed cases reported for Lagos state for 1st (11) & 2nd (7) March 2022
▪️36 community discharges reported for FCT
▪️3 states with zero cases reported: Delta, Nasarawa and Sokoto
For a breakdown of cases by state visit: covid19.ncdc.gov.ng
▪️18 confirmed cases reported for Lagos state for 1st (11) & 2nd (7) March 2022
▪️36 community discharges reported for FCT
▪️3 states with zero cases reported: Delta, Nasarawa and Sokoto
For a breakdown of cases by state visit: covid19.ncdc.gov.ng
#LassaFever can be treated
Early reporting to a healthcare facility when experiencing symptoms greatly increases the chances of survival.
Early symptoms include fever, body weakness, malaise, sore throat, muscle & chest pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, cough & abdominal pain.
Early reporting to a healthcare facility when experiencing symptoms greatly increases the chances of survival.
Early symptoms include fever, body weakness, malaise, sore throat, muscle & chest pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, cough & abdominal pain.
8 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria
Rivers-5
FCT-3
254,606 confirmed
249,154 discharged
3,142 deaths
#TakeResponsibility
Today’s report includes:
▪️10 community discharges reported for FCT
▪️7 States with zero cases reported: Abia, Bauchi, Kaduna, Kano, Nasarawa, Plateau and Sokoto
For a breakdown of cases by state visit covid19.ncdc.gov.ng
Rivers-5
FCT-3
254,606 confirmed
249,154 discharged
3,142 deaths
#TakeResponsibility
Today’s report includes:
▪️10 community discharges reported for FCT
▪️7 States with zero cases reported: Abia, Bauchi, Kaduna, Kano, Nasarawa, Plateau and Sokoto
For a breakdown of cases by state visit covid19.ncdc.gov.ng
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#TodayInNCDC
LIVE: We are meeting with our Health Security Partners supporting the delivery of our mandate to prevent, detect & respond to infectious disease outbreaks in Nigeria.
These partners work closely with us towards a common goal of ensuring national health security.
LIVE: We are meeting with our Health Security Partners supporting the delivery of our mandate to prevent, detect & respond to infectious disease outbreaks in Nigeria.
These partners work closely with us towards a common goal of ensuring national health security.
"We are at a point where efforts to continue to strengthen our national health security must be against the backdrop of a pandemic.
The NCDC appreciates the support that all partners bring to the table"
- Dr Ifedayo Adetifa, NCDC DG opening remarks
#StrongerTogether
The NCDC appreciates the support that all partners bring to the table"
- Dr Ifedayo Adetifa, NCDC DG opening remarks
#StrongerTogether
Dr Farah Husain, US Center for Disease Control and Prevention, speaking on strategic partnerships for Global Health Security Agenda #GHSA & strengthening national health security
"The CDC aims to continue supporting advancing capacity for epidemic preparedness, response & infectious disease research across Nigeria"
"The CDC aims to continue supporting advancing capacity for epidemic preparedness, response & infectious disease research across Nigeria"
3 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria;
Katsina-2
Kaduna-1
254,640 confirmed
249,171 discharged
3,142 deaths
#TakeResponsibility
States with zero cases reported (5): deaths Nasarawa, Plateau, Kano, Rivers and Sokoto
For a breakdown of cases by state visit covid19.ncdc.gov.ng
Katsina-2
Kaduna-1
254,640 confirmed
249,171 discharged
3,142 deaths
#TakeResponsibility
States with zero cases reported (5): deaths Nasarawa, Plateau, Kano, Rivers and Sokoto
For a breakdown of cases by state visit covid19.ncdc.gov.ng
17 new cases of #COVID9Nigeria;
Imo-8
Oyo-4
FCT-2
Osun-2
Kano-1
254,657 confirmed
249,199 discharged
3,142 deaths
#TakeResponsibility
Today’s report includes:
▪️2 confirmed & 15 discharged cases reported for FCT for 5th March 2022
▪️8 States with zero cases reported: Bauchi, Edo, Ekiti, Kaduna, Ogun, Ondo, Rivers and Sokoto
For a breakdown of cases by state visit covid19.ncdc.gov.ng
Imo-8
Oyo-4
FCT-2
Osun-2
Kano-1
254,657 confirmed
249,199 discharged
3,142 deaths
#TakeResponsibility
Today’s report includes:
▪️2 confirmed & 15 discharged cases reported for FCT for 5th March 2022
▪️8 States with zero cases reported: Bauchi, Edo, Ekiti, Kaduna, Ogun, Ondo, Rivers and Sokoto
For a breakdown of cases by state visit covid19.ncdc.gov.ng
Do you know you are more likely to get infected with #COVID19 in crowded, poorly ventilated indoor spaces?
#TakeResponsibility to keep safe
#TakeResponsibility to keep safe
#NCDCPublication
In this study by Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, UK Health Security Agency & UK PHRST, we report bacterial & viral pathogens found in suspect #LassaFever cases but negative tests
We provide evidence for improved lab diagnostics to support clinical care, surveillance & research.
🔗
https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/28/5/21-1153_article
In this study by Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, UK Health Security Agency & UK PHRST, we report bacterial & viral pathogens found in suspect #LassaFever cases but negative tests
We provide evidence for improved lab diagnostics to support clinical care, surveillance & research.
🔗
https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/28/5/21-1153_article
Emerging Infectious Diseases journal
Pathogens that Cause Illness Clinically Indistinguishable from Lassa Fever, Nigeria, 2018
Illness Indistinguishable from Lassa Fever