#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
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
Early diagnosis and treatment save lives.
Visit a healthcare facility close to you when you observe symptoms associated with #diphtheria.
#StaySafeStayHealthy
Visit a healthcare facility close to you when you observe symptoms associated with #diphtheria.
#StaySafeStayHealthy
📢COMING UP
IN 15 minutes, our Head of Surveillance and Epidemiology, @DrLadun will be live on @channelstv to discuss the ongoing #anthrax outbreak & Nigeria’s response
Join in via
📺: DStv 420
GOtv 48
Time: 12:30 PM
Live stream via https://www.youtube.com/live/2mfBfjTKPG8?feature=share
IN 15 minutes, our Head of Surveillance and Epidemiology, @DrLadun will be live on @channelstv to discuss the ongoing #anthrax outbreak & Nigeria’s response
Join in via
📺: DStv 420
GOtv 48
Time: 12:30 PM
Live stream via https://www.youtube.com/live/2mfBfjTKPG8?feature=share
#Cholera Situation Report
Our monthly #cholera situation report for June has been published on our website
🔗Download, read and share via
https://ncdc.gov.ng/diseases/sitreps/?cat=7&name=An%20update%20of%20Cholera%20outbreak%20in%20Nigeria
Our monthly #cholera situation report for June has been published on our website
🔗Download, read and share via
https://ncdc.gov.ng/diseases/sitreps/?cat=7&name=An%20update%20of%20Cholera%20outbreak%20in%20Nigeria
🚨TWO MORE DAYS TO APPLY
Interested and eligible persons are encouraged to apply for the Media Epidemiology, Infodemiology, and Social & Behaviour Change (SBC)/Risk Communication #Media_EIS fellowship programme.
Read more about what the fellowship offers via https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/490/ncdc-%26-partners-launch-media-fellowship-to-strengthen-health-reporting-in-nigeria
Application link: https://bit.ly/ApplyforMedia-EIS
Interested and eligible persons are encouraged to apply for the Media Epidemiology, Infodemiology, and Social & Behaviour Change (SBC)/Risk Communication #Media_EIS fellowship programme.
Read more about what the fellowship offers via https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/490/ncdc-%26-partners-launch-media-fellowship-to-strengthen-health-reporting-in-nigeria
Application link: https://bit.ly/ApplyforMedia-EIS
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The #InternationalHealthRegulations (IHR) outlines specific requirements for member states, such as the establishment of national focal points, strengthening of core public health capacities, & cooperation in sharing information & resources during public health emergencies.
Nigeria, as a signatory, has made commendable progress in fulfilling the requirements of the #IHR
#JEENigeria2023
Nigeria, as a signatory, has made commendable progress in fulfilling the requirements of the #IHR
#JEENigeria2023
Five years after the first National #JointExternalEvaluation conducted in 2017, how far has Nigeria come in strengthening our national health security?
Today, we are kickstarting the #JEENigeria2023 process with a 5-day self-assessment exercise. This exercise will bring together key stakeholders from all MDAs involved in health security to internally assess our capacities across the 19 technical areas of the #InternalHealthRegulations.
📜https://twitter.com/NCDCgov/status/1683421205880086528?t=AaKwBqtnEkA4l68a6GPD4g&s=08
Today, we are kickstarting the #JEENigeria2023 process with a 5-day self-assessment exercise. This exercise will bring together key stakeholders from all MDAs involved in health security to internally assess our capacities across the 19 technical areas of the #InternalHealthRegulations.
📜https://twitter.com/NCDCgov/status/1683421205880086528?t=AaKwBqtnEkA4l68a6GPD4g&s=08
⏳ 24 HOURS TO GO
Are you a journalist❓
Are you interested in the public health field❓
Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to apply for our Media Epidemiology, Infodemic Management & Social Behaviour Change/Risk Communication #Media_EIS fellowship programme
Deadline: 25th July 2023
Register via https://bit.ly/ApplyforMedia-EIS
Share within your network!
Are you a journalist❓
Are you interested in the public health field❓
Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to apply for our Media Epidemiology, Infodemic Management & Social Behaviour Change/Risk Communication #Media_EIS fellowship programme
Deadline: 25th July 2023
Register via https://bit.ly/ApplyforMedia-EIS
Share within your network!
Abstract Submission Deadline Approaching!
Don't miss your chance to share your work at #ARS2023.
Submit your cutting-edge research in areas including rotavirus vaccine introduction and surveillance, vaccine impact and diarrheal disease prevention and control in Africa.
🗓️Deadline: 31st July 2023
Visit https://www.afr-rn-symposium.net/
Don't miss your chance to share your work at #ARS2023.
Submit your cutting-edge research in areas including rotavirus vaccine introduction and surveillance, vaccine impact and diarrheal disease prevention and control in Africa.
🗓️Deadline: 31st July 2023
Visit https://www.afr-rn-symposium.net/
Any form of meningitis is a medical emergency.
Download our latest #CerebrospinalMeningitis situation report for a summary of the disease situation and our response activities
🔗
https://ncdc.gov.ng/diseases/sitreps/?cat=6&name=An%20Update%20of%20Meningitis%20Outbreak%20in%20Nigeria
Download our latest #CerebrospinalMeningitis situation report for a summary of the disease situation and our response activities
🔗
https://ncdc.gov.ng/diseases/sitreps/?cat=6&name=An%20Update%20of%20Meningitis%20Outbreak%20in%20Nigeria
#DYK? Humans can get infected with anthrax if they come in contact with infected animals or contaminated animal products.
Read our fact sheet on #anthrax to learn more
🔗https://ncdc.gov.ng/diseases/factsheet/72
Read our fact sheet on #anthrax to learn more
🔗https://ncdc.gov.ng/diseases/factsheet/72
As we join the world to raise awareness of infectious diseases such as #hepatitis, we advocate for accelerated efforts to eliminate viral hepatitis through increased surveillance, testing & treatment for vulnerable individuals & communities
#HepCantWait
#WeAreNotWaiting
#WorldHepatitisDay2023
#HepCantWait
#WeAreNotWaiting
#WorldHepatitisDay2023
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Calling all researchers, clinicians, public health practitioners & health workers!
THREE DAYS TO GO to the deadline for submission of abstracts for the 14th African Rotavirus Symposium #ARS2023.
For more details, visit https://www.afr-rn-symposium.net/
Calling all researchers, clinicians, public health practitioners & health workers!
THREE DAYS TO GO to the deadline for submission of abstracts for the 14th African Rotavirus Symposium #ARS2023.
For more details, visit https://www.afr-rn-symposium.net/
🚨LESS THAN 24 hours to go!
Do not miss the opportunity to submit your abstracts for the #ARS2023!
Submit your research in areas including rotavirus vaccine introduction and surveillance, vaccine impact and diarrheal disease prevention and control in Africa.
Deadline: Midnight, TODAY, 31st July 2023
🔗https://www.afr-rn-symposium.net/
Do not miss the opportunity to submit your abstracts for the #ARS2023!
Submit your research in areas including rotavirus vaccine introduction and surveillance, vaccine impact and diarrheal disease prevention and control in Africa.
Deadline: Midnight, TODAY, 31st July 2023
🔗https://www.afr-rn-symposium.net/
Our #LassaFever situation report for week 29 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
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