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"Despite high mortality & morbidity, drug-resistant bacterial infections remain the forgotten pandemic"
In this PLOS Biology article, our #IPC/#AMR coordinator Dr Tochi Okwor & colleagues write on the need for urgent action & investment focusing on this 'pandemic'.
Read and share:
https://journals.plos.org/plosbiology/article?id=10.1371/journal.pbio.3001903
"Despite high mortality & morbidity, drug-resistant bacterial infections remain the forgotten pandemic"
In this PLOS Biology article, our #IPC/#AMR coordinator Dr Tochi Okwor & colleagues write on the need for urgent action & investment focusing on this 'pandemic'.
Read and share:
https://journals.plos.org/plosbiology/article?id=10.1371/journal.pbio.3001903
journals.plos.org
Drug-resistant bacterial infections: We need urgent action and investment that focus on the weakest link
In a world of multiple crises, the momentum to tackle drug-resistant bacterial infections must not fall further behind. A renewed focus is needed on global infection prevention and control strategies, which are lagging behind in many countries, diagnosis…
Viral Haemorrhagic Fevers such as #LassaFever spread mainly from person to person through direct & indirect contact.
When properly done, #HandHygiene is very important to reduce the risk of healthcare workers' infection.
Our #IPC guidelines for #VHFs ⬇️
https://ncdc.gov.ng/themes/common/docs/protocols/111_1579986179.pdf
When properly done, #HandHygiene is very important to reduce the risk of healthcare workers' infection.
Our #IPC guidelines for #VHFs ⬇️
https://ncdc.gov.ng/themes/common/docs/protocols/111_1579986179.pdf
Protecting our communities from hospital-acquired infections starts with strong Infection Prevention and Control #IPC programs in our health facilities.
We must invest more in these initiatives to safeguard public health and prevent the next epidemic.
#PreventionHAIs
#FundIPC
#TurnNigeriaOrange
We must invest more in these initiatives to safeguard public health and prevent the next epidemic.
#PreventionHAIs
#FundIPC
#TurnNigeriaOrange
Strengthening partnerships is key to improving infection prevention and control programs!🫱🏾🫲🏽
Everyone, everywhere in the public and private sectors needs to work together to ensure the widespread adoption of #IPC best practices.
#PreventHAIs
#TurnNigeriaOrange
Everyone, everywhere in the public and private sectors needs to work together to ensure the widespread adoption of #IPC best practices.
#PreventHAIs
#TurnNigeriaOrange
Viral hemorrhagic fevers #VHFs are a group of infectious diseases that affect multiple organ systems in the body and may be accompanied by bleeding.
What are the #InfectionPreventionandControl practices that need to be in place in the management of VHFs?
🔗Download our National Guideline on #IPC for #VHF
https://ncdc.gov.ng/themes/common/docs/protocols/111_1579986179.pdf
What are the #InfectionPreventionandControl practices that need to be in place in the management of VHFs?
🔗Download our National Guideline on #IPC for #VHF
https://ncdc.gov.ng/themes/common/docs/protocols/111_1579986179.pdf
Common Viral Haemorrhagic Fevers #VHFs include #LassaFever, #EbolaVirusDisease, #YellowFever, #DengueFever, #MarburgFever and #CrimeanCongoHaemorrhagicFever.
What are the #InfectionPreventionandControl practices that need to be in place in the management of VHFs?
🔗Download our National Guideline on #IPC for #VHF
https://ncdc.gov.ng/themes/common/docs/protocols/111_1579986179.pdf
What are the #InfectionPreventionandControl practices that need to be in place in the management of VHFs?
🔗Download our National Guideline on #IPC for #VHF
https://ncdc.gov.ng/themes/common/docs/protocols/111_1579986179.pdf