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

📜

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

#Anthrax affects humans in three ways:

➡️Skin infection: direct contact with infected animals through wounds or cuts
➡️Gastrointestinal infection: eating raw or undercooked meat of infected animals or their products
➡️ Inhalation infection: breathing in the spores

Know the signs, symptoms and prevention measures, read:
https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/491/confirmation-of-anthrax-outbreak-in-nigeria

Members of the public are urged to have a high index of suspicion. If you suspect that you or an animal may have been exposed to anthrax, quickly seek immediate medical care (humans) or veterinary attention (animals)

Reported any suspected human case to @NCDCgov via 6232 or animal case to @FmardNg via +234 811 097 2378

Know the signs, symptoms and prevention measures, read:
https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/491/confirmation-of-anthrax-outbreak-in-nigeria

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

All healthcare workers are required to immediately report all suspected cases to the Disease Surveillance and Notification Officer in their LGA.

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