Our #COVID19Nigeria situation report(Epi Week 21 & 22) has been published

The situation report provides a summary of the epidemiological situation, datasheet & response activities in Nigeria

This report is now published BI-WEEKLY

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

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Our #Monkeypox situation report as of 12th June has been published.

This situation report provides a summary of the current situation of #Monkeypox in Nigeria, and our preparedness & response activities.

Download via:
https://ncdc.gov.ng/diseases/sitreps/?cat=8&name=An%20Update%20of%20Monkeypox%20Outbreak%20in%20Nigeria

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Risk perception is a key area in health & risk communication that affects how people deal with hazards.

The comparatively low number of #COVID19 cases & death recorded in Nigeria has been hypothesised to contribute to the low perception of risk in the country.

In this peer-reviewed article, we published findings of an analysis conducted on the changes in risky behaviours during the first and second waves of #COVID19Nigeria.

🔗Read and share findings via
https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/12/4/e058747

📰What's wrong with this monkeypox picture?

“In the global connected world, it’s important that we all work together to stop outbreaks anywhere they happen” - DG, Dr Ifedayo Adetifa

Carmen Paun & Daniel Payne write on the current issue of #monkeypox.

Read: https://www.politico.com/newsletters/global-pulse/2022/06/09/whats-wrong-with-this-monkeypox-picture-00038189

Washing your hands is still an effective way to reduce the spread of #COVID19 and other infectious diseases.

Be sure to wash your hands frequently with soap under running water.

If water is not available, use a hand sanitiser.

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📜Public Health Advisory

➡ What is #Monkeypox & how is it transmitted?
➡ What are the symptoms?
➡ What are the recommended #InfectionPreventionandControl measures for the general public, #healthcare workers, veterinarians, pet owners & hunters?

Read:
https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/367/public-health-advisory-on-monkeypox

Healthcare workers are advised to always practice standard care precautions when caring for patients.

Maintain a high index of suspicion for #Monkeypox, especially for patients presenting with fever and vesicular/pustular rash.

Advisory: https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/367/public-health-advisory-on-monkeypox

Declining attention to #COVID19 does not mean the pandemic is over!

Comply with #COVID19 prevention measures such as the proper use of face masks in crowded spaces.

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Prevention is better than cure!

Ensure the proper use of face mask in enclosed and crowded spaces to prevent the spread of #COVID19

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Despite its simplicity, #CleanHands plays a major role to prevent the spread of diseases.

Wash your hands frequently with soap under running water. Clean hands protect us all.

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Visit a SAMPLE COLLECTION CENTRE for a #COVID19 test if you experience ANY TWO or MORE of the following:

Fever
Cough
Runny nose
Sore throat
Headache
Difficulty breathing
Nausea
Loss of taste/smell etc.

#TakeResponsibility to protect yourself and those around you.

Humans are continually faced with an increasing number of diseases that are gotten from animals through the environment or direct contact with the animals.

These diseases are called zoonotic diseases and need to be tackled using a One Health approach.

#OneHealthNigeria

#CleanHands help prevent the spread of diseases!

Wash your hands;
✅Before and after eating or preparing a meal
✅After using sanitary facilities
✅After sneezing/coughing
✅Upon arriving at work, school or back home

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Visit a healthcare facility close to you immediately you observe symptoms associated with #Monkeypox for accurate diagnosis and treatment.

Do not self-medicate! Early reporting saves lives.

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