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Face mask😷 serves as a barrier to limit the risk of spread of respiratory droplets from a #COVID19 infected person.

#TakeResponsibility to wear a face mask in crowded places to protect yourself and your loved ones.
Public health safety measures such as hand washing, physical distancing & proper use of facemasks in crowded places are very effective in limiting the risk of the spread of #COVID19.

#TakeResponsibility, stay safe and healthy
168 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria;

Lagos-100
FCT-26
Kano-19
Kaduna-16
Rivers-5
Delta-1
Ekiti-1

263,694 confirmed
257,387 discharged
3,148 deaths

#TakeResponsibility

This report includes:

▪️Data for 30th - 31st August 2022
▪️10 community discharges reported from FCT
▪️7 states with zero cases reported: Bauchi, Ondo, Ogun, Osun, Oyo, Plateau, & Sokoto

For a breakdown of cases by state visit covid19.ncdc.gov.ng
In 2019, we developed a national #Monkeypox guideline to provide technical guidance on the prevention, detection & response of monkeypox and create awareness of the epidemiology and control measures of #MPX.

🔗Download, read, and share guideline via https://ncdc.gov.ng/themes/common/docs/protocols/96_1577798337.pdf
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#DoItAll to win against #COVID19:

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

#TakeResponsibility
173 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria;

Lagos-79
Kano-39
Rivers-27
Kaduna-14
Delta-4
Plateau-4
Abia-3
Kwara-2
Taraba-1

263,867 confirmed
257,453 discharged
3,148 deaths

#TakeResponsibility

This report includes:

▪️Data for 1st - 2nd September 2022
▪️6 States with zero cases reported: Ekiti, Ondo, Ogun, Osun, Oyo & Sokoto

For a breakdown of cases by state visit covid19.ncdc.gov.ng
#Cholera is characterised by rapid onset of profuse watery diarrhoea (rice water stools), with or without vomiting.

Prevent the spread:
Keep your environment clean
Drink or use water that is boiled and stored safely
Ensure food is properly cooked
Avoid open defecation
Our #COVID19Nigeria situation report(Epi Week 31 & 32) 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

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

#TakeResponsibility
#Lassafeverinfo

Our latest Lassa Fever Situation Report has been published on our website (week 34).

This week's situation report and that of previous weeks can be downloaded via https://ncdc.gov.ng/diseases/sitreps/?cat=5&name=An%20update%20of%20Lassa%20fever%20outbreak%20in%20Nigeria
#COVID19 may cause severe complications in the elderly and people with underlying health conditions.

#TakeResponsibility to protect them & stay safe:

Get vaccinated
Wear a face mask in crowded spaces
Wash your hands regularly
Cough/sneeze into your elbows
147 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria;

Lagos-64
FCT-45
Akwa Ibom-16
Kano-12
Cross River-5
Kaduna-3
Abia-1
Rivers-1

264,014 confirmed
257,510 discharged
3,148 deaths

#TakeResponsibilty

This report includes:

▪️Data for 3rd - 5th September 2022
▪️37 community discharges reported from FCT
▪️5 States with zero cases reported: Ekiti, Ogun, Ondo, Osun, & Sokoto

For a breakdown of cases by state visit covid19.ncdc.gov.ng
#FieldEpidemiology is key to strengthening epidemiologic and #surveillance capacity at all levels of the health system, reducing #publichealth threats, and leading to reduced deaths and infections, epidemic duration, and potential for disease spread.

#WorldFieldEpidemiologyDay
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This #WorldFieldEpidemiologyDay, we will be highlighting the complex, lifesaving work that field epidemiologists do and the vital role that the Nigeria Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program #NFELTP team play in protecting the health of Nigerians.

#NFELTPteam
The #NFELTPteam provides pivotal support to health emergencies across Nigeria

Dr. Okoli Solomon uses his #FieldEpi skills to support the supplementary immunisation campaign for #yellowfever in Toto LGA Nasarawa, gathering community data to inform evidence-based health decisions.

#WFED
Many field epidemiologists have multidisciplinary expertise that allows them to respond effectively to a wide range of health issues

In 2019, Dr Adunola Abosede Oyegoke, a recent #NFELTPGraduate effectively led a national #LassaFever Response Team to support outbreak interventions in Bauchi State
285 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria;

Adamawa-103
Lagos-90
Rivers-46
Delta-33
Kano-8
Gombe-3
Ekiti-1
Plateau-1

264,299 confirmed
257,629 discharged
3,154 deaths

#TakeResponsibility

This report includes:

▪️Data for 6th - 7th September 2022
▪️Backlogs of 103 confirmed cases (31/11/21-21/07/22), 37 discharged cases (14/01/22-14/02/22), 6 deaths (31/11/21-14/02/22) reported for Adamawa state
▪️6 states with zero cases: Bauchi, Kaduna, Ogun, Ondo, Osun, & Sokoto

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