#Diphtheria is one of the priority diseases in Nigeria requiring immediate reporting.

Healthcare workers must report all suspected cases to their respective Disease Surveillance and Notification Officers (DSNO) within 24 hours.

Healthcare workers advisory: https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/436/diphtheria-health-advisory-for-health-care-workers-amidst-outbreak-in-nigeria

We are excited to be represented by our Head of Communication & Lead, Nigeria Infodemic Management Team, Dr Yahya Disu, as a panellist at the World Health Organization (WHO) & UNICEF webinar launch of the Infodemic Insights Manual

🗓️ Tomorrow, 13th July
🕐 1 P.M. Nigeria time

Register to join via https://who.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_OANhX9WrTYqhnweSKKFsDw#/registration

#Diphtheria is a vaccine-preventable disease yet the majority of confirmed cases in the ongoing outbreak are unvaccinated.

Parents/caregivers should ensure that their children get the anti-diphtheria vaccine as recommended in the childhood immunisation schedule.

Visit a primary health care centre close to you today!

Our monthly situation report on #diphtheria has been published.

This report provides a summary of the #diphtheria outbreak, the current epidemiological situation in Nigeria, and our preparedness and response activities.

Download via
https://ncdc.gov.ng/diseases/sitreps/?cat=18&name=An%20Update%20of%20Diphtheria%20Outbreak%20in%20Nigeria

📝Call For Application

Our #Media_EIS fellowship is open to journalists, editors, programme managers, and influencers who desire to operate in the public health space and have the requisite qualification.

🔗 Apply via
https://bit.ly/ApplyforMedia-EIS

Our weekly #LassaFever situation report provides a summary of the epidemiological situation and response activities in Nigeria.

🔗Download, read, and share via
https://ncdc.gov.ng/diseases/sitreps/?cat=5&name=An%20update%20of%20Lassa%20fever%20outbreak%20in%20Nigeria

#Diphtheria spreads easily between people.

Individuals with signs and symptoms associated with diphtheria should isolate themselves and take precautionary measures while visiting the healthcare facility for diagnosis and treatment.

#TakeResponsibility

Our #LassaFever situation report for weeks 25-27 has been published

The weekly report provides a summary of the #LassaFever epidemiological situation and response activities in Nigeria.

🔗Download, read, and share via
https://ncdc.gov.ng/diseases/sitreps/?cat=5&name=An%20update%20of%20Lassa%20fever%20outbreak%20in%20Nigeria

ICYMI

Our Head of Risk Communication and Community Engagement & Lead for the Nigeria Infodemic Management Team, Dr Yahya Disu, shares the Nigerian experience in using insights from social listening data to inform public health responses.

🔗Catch up via
https://youtu.be/N-Ao7nC1gF4

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The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Nigeria has confirmed one case of #anthrax disease in a mixed livestock farm in Niger State.

Nigerians are urged to adhere to recommended prevention measures to limit the risk of infection and spread of disease.

🔗Press Release
https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/491/confirmation-of-anthrax-outbreak-in-nigeria

The Government of Nigeria, through the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and other one-health stakeholders, have put measures in place to ensure any outbreak of #anthrax in Nigeria is quickly detected, controlled, and contained.

In 5 MINUTES, tune in to join our Director General on Kapital FM as he speaks about #anthrax in Nigeria and what you need to know

📟 92.9 FM
🕖 7:15 am

What do you need to know about #anthrax in Nigeria?

This morning, join our DG on Channels Television as he speaks on the response measures that have been initiated, vulnerable populations & prevention measures

🕢 7:30 AM
📺 DStv 420
GOtv 48

🔗Livestream https://www.channelstv.com/live/

Our #Media_EIS fellowship offers a unique opportunity for media practitioners to strengthen their interviewing skills, translate public health data into fact-based messages for reporting and develop content that promotes positive health behaviours

🔗 Eligible individuals can apply via
https://bit.ly/ApplyforMedia-EIS

Live stream https://www.youtube.com/live/NniYPY0aRE8?feature=share

📣COMING UP

TONIGHT, join our Director-General, Dr Ifedayo Adetifa as he speaks on the response to the #anthrax outbreak in Nigeria

Join the conversation live on Arise News

DStv: #416
GOtv: #44
Time: 10:00 PM

🔗Live stream
https://www.youtube.com/live/p1uG49yAmBI?feature=share

Increased cases of #cholera are recorded mostly during the rainy season.

To prevent the spread of cholera to you and your loved ones:

🚫Do not defaecate in open areas
✅Only drink water from safe sources
✅Dispose of refuse and water in waste disposal sites
✅Ensure proper clearing of sewage

📢COMING UP

Tune in to join our Director General, Dr Ifedayo Adetifa to discuss the #anthrax outbreak & Nigeria’s response on CNBC Africa

Channel: DStv 410
Programme: Power Launch West Africa
Time: 12:00 PM

Live stream via https://www.youtube.com/live/BmjXDnN1Wuo?feature=share

📢 Abstracts submission is still ongoing

Researchers, clinicians, public health practitioners & health workers are invited to submit abstracts for the upcoming 14th African Rotavirus Symposium #ARS2023 themed:

“Rotavirus disease control in Africa: Vaccination and Surveillance as the basis of an integrated approach”

Deadline: 31st July 2023

To submit, visit https://www.afr-rn-symposium.net/

A dirty environment aids the spread of infectious diseases.

Always maintain a clean environment in your homes and communities to prevent the spread of #cholera.

#StopCholera