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The activated EOC will coordinate a national response, particularly across affected states to help minimise suffering, reduce mortality, interrupt disease spread, and address socioeconomic complications using a approach.

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The activated #LassaFever EOC will coordinate a national response, particularly across affected states to help minimise suffering, reduce mortality, interrupt disease spread, and address socioeconomic complications using a #OneHealth approach. 📜Read: ncdc.gov.ng/news/509/ncdc-…
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Missed vaccines are not an excuse! Go to the nearest health facility to get your child 'caught up' on the vaccines they need. Make sure to bring your child's vaccine card or collect a new one at the Center


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Missed vaccines are not an excuse! Go to the nearest health facility to get your child 'caught up' on the vaccines they need. Make sure to bring your child's vaccine card or collect a new one at the #PHC Center #TeamVaccine #SupportImmunization @BANigeria @Fmohnigeria
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The National Diphtheria Emergency Task team continually meets to review and implement strategies to control the outbreak of across States.

The task team co-chaired by our DG Ifedayo Adetifa & ED NPHCDA, Dr. Muyi Aina oversees the response coordination, surveillance,…

The National Diphtheria Emergency Task team continually meets to review and implement strategies to control the outbreak of #diphtheria across States. The task team co-chaired by our DG @IfedayoTiffy & ED @NphcdaNG, @Muyi_Aina oversees the response coordination, surveillance,…
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We have activated the national multisectoral Emergency Operations Centre for in response to a risk assessment placing the country at a 'High Risk' of increased spread and impact.

The assessment considered factors including:
➡️Increased number of states reporting…

We have activated the national multisectoral Emergency Operations Centre for #LassaFever in response to a risk assessment placing the country at a 'High Risk' of increased spread and impact. The assessment considered factors including: ➡️Increased number of states reporting…
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I highlighted the need for continued investment in early warning (surveillance) systems, collaborative surveillance (reiterated the role of paediatricians in disease reporting to health authorities), multisectoral involvement, and subnational strengthening for health security.

I highlighted the need for continued investment in early warning (surveillance) systems, collaborative surveillance (reiterated the role of paediatricians in disease reporting to health authorities), multisectoral involvement, and subnational strengthening for health security.
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Yesterday, it was a homecoming, a delight to share the stage with Dr Dr. Muyi Aina & a great privilege for me to speak on, 'What we need to be ready for the next emergency using lessons learnt from COVID19 & Diphtheria', at the Paed Association NG annual conference holding in Lagos

Yesterday, it was a homecoming, a delight to share the stage with Dr @Muyi_Aina & a great privilege for me to speak on, 'What we need to be ready for the next emergency using lessons learnt from COVID19 & Diphtheria', at the @pan_ngr annual conference holding in Lagos #EkoAkete
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Yesterday, @USCDCNigeria, in partnership with NCDC and Defense Threat Reduction Agency, kicked off a first-of-its-kind workshop to decrease the threat and spread of mpox in West and Central Africa. Regional collaboration will be key to reducing the spread of the disease. rb.gy/gnwe8m

Yesterday, @USCDCNigeria, in partnership with @NCDCgov and @doddtra, kicked off a first-of-its-kind workshop to decrease the threat and spread of mpox in West and Central Africa. Regional collaboration will be key to reducing the spread of the disease. rb.gy/gnwe8m
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đź“ŁCOMING UP

Join our Lassa Fever EOC, Deputy Incident Manager, Dr Abbah Okpachi as he discusses the importance of a whole-of-society approach to preventing infection.

Tune in LIVE on Classic FM 94.3 Abuja to join the conversation

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đź“ŁCOMING UP Join our Lassa Fever EOC, Deputy Incident Manager, Dr Abbah Okpachi as he discusses the importance of a whole-of-society approach to preventing #LassaFever infection. Tune in LIVE on @ClassicFM943 to join the conversation đź“» 94.3 FM đź•Ą 10:30 am
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Did You Know: is a top cause of acquired deafness in children?

Get them vaccinated! Meningitis is largely vaccine-preventable!

Parents/caregivers are urged to visit any primary health care centre close to them to get their children/wards vaccinated against…

Did You Know: #Meningitis is a top cause of acquired deafness in children? Get them vaccinated! Meningitis is largely vaccine-preventable! Parents/caregivers are urged to visit any primary health care centre close to them to get their children/wards vaccinated against…
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Improving the quality and safety of health care through informed practices such as bolsters the feeling of protection by patients & healthcare workers.

Facility managers should ensure at every point of care is promoted at all times.

Improving the quality and safety of health care through informed #IPC practices such as #HandHygiene bolsters the feeling of protection by patients & healthcare workers. Facility managers should ensure #handhygiene at every point of care is promoted at all times.
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Strategic partnerships are essential to building efficient, equitable and quality health system and improving vulnerable populations’ access to basic healthcare services and social welfare programs.

To attain the universal health care for Nigeria, we are bringing together…

Strategic partnerships are essential to building efficient, equitable and quality health system and improving vulnerable populations’ access to basic healthcare services and social welfare programs. To attain the universal health care for Nigeria, we are bringing together…
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infection can be prevented with the right measures in place.

To prevent the spread of
➡️Practice good hygiene
➡️Maintain a clean environment
➡️Block all holes in your house to prevent entry of rodents
➡️Ensure proper disposal of garbage

#Lassafever infection can be prevented with the right measures in place. To prevent the spread of #Lassafever ➡️Practice good hygiene ➡️Maintain a clean environment ➡️Block all holes in your house to prevent entry of rodents ➡️Ensure proper disposal of garbage #LassaFever
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Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) is an essential aspect of the clinical management of .

Healthcare workers are urged to always practice standard measures when attending to patients.

đź”—Download, read and share our guidelines:
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Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) is an essential aspect of the clinical management of #LassaFever. Healthcare workers are urged to always practice standard #IPC measures when attending to patients. 🔗Download, read and share our guidelines: ncdc.gov.ng/themes/common/…
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Our situation report for week 1, 2024 has been published.

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

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Our #LassaFever situation report for week 1, 2024 has been published. The weekly report provides a summary of the #LassaFever epidemiological situation and response activities in Nigeria. 🔗Download, read, and share via ncdc.gov.ng/diseases/sitre…
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All healthcare workers should have a high index of suspicion for in individuals that have not responded to standard anti-malaria treatment & treatment for other common infectious causes of fever within 48-72 hours

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All healthcare workers should have a high index of suspicion for #LassaFever in individuals that have not responded to standard anti-malaria treatment & treatment for other common infectious causes of fever within 48-72 hours 🔗Download & read guideline: ncdc.gov.ng/themes/common/…
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Weather conditions like the dry season that comes with dust, winds, cold nights, and frequent upper respiratory tract infections increase the risk of infection.

Our health advisory outlines ongoing response activities and recommended prevention measures for the…

Weather conditions like the dry season that comes with dust, winds, cold nights, and frequent upper respiratory tract infections increase the risk of #Meningitis infection. Our health advisory outlines ongoing response activities and recommended prevention measures for the…
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ICYMI

Our DG Ifedayo Adetifa was live on Channels Television's morning brief to speak explicitly on and : current situation, response activities and recommended prevention measures.

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Bacterial meningitis is largely vaccine-preventable; vaccines are safe, effective, and give protection to your family and community.

Parents and caregivers, now is the time to catch up on the childhood immunisations that protect against meningitis.

Bacterial meningitis is largely vaccine-preventable; #meningitis vaccines are safe, effective, and give protection to your family and community. Parents and caregivers, now is the time to catch up on the childhood immunisations that protect against meningitis.
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Please join this fever webinar. I am about to give opening remarks. The faculty is a very experienced one and includes voices from the field - Lassa fever survivors.

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