Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC)

Three (3) doses of the pentavalent vaccine are recommended for children in the 6th-, 10th- and 14th- week of life according to the #Nigeria childhood immunisation schedule. Parents and caregivers should ensure that their children are fully vaccinated against #diphtheria. #VaccinesWork.

The Pandemic Fund provides a dedicated stream of additional, long-term financing to strengthen critical pandemic prevention, preparedness, and response capabilities in low- and middle-income countries. Did you miss our national dialogue on #Nigeria's application? You can catch up via⬇️ 🔗 https://youtube.com/live/X4wjZNyiHi8

📋 Take part in our #Cholera KAP Survey! Help us fight #cholera by sharing your knowledge, attitudes, and practices. It will only take a few minutes to complete the survey. 🙏🏽 🔗 https://forms.gle/zBZtTgXgPczCEWpW7 #STOPCholera

#Antimicrobials are not always needed when you are feeling unwell. Antibiotics should only be prescribed by healthcare professionals after an appropriate diagnostic test. Be an #AntimicrobialResistance guardian

To prevent #cholera infection, Nigerians are urged to: ✅ Keep their environments clean ✅ Drink or use water that is boiled and stored safely ✅ Ensure food is cooked and stored in a clean and safe environment ✅ Avoid open defecation ✅Wash their hands regularly with soap and running water. Read our public health advisory: 🔗https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/337/cholera-in-nigeria%3A-urgent-call-to-strengthen-water%2C-sanitation-and-hygiene-%28wash%29

In this week's #LassaFever situation report, we provide 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%ll20in%20Nigeria #LassaFeverInfo

You can not be too safe! #Lassafever presents with symptoms similar to those of many illnesses like malaria. Healthcare workers are urged to always have a high index of suspicion and practice standard infection prevention and control measures when attending to patients. #LassafeverInfo

Symptoms of #Cholera include: ➡️Profuse watery stool ➡️Nausea ➡️Vomiting ➡️Weakness Do not ignore them! Visit a healthcare facility close to you for prompt diagnosis and treatment. #TakeResponsibility to stay safe and healthy. #STOPCholera

⏳IN 30 MINUTES As we navigate the complexities of pandemic prevention, response, and preparedness, we invite you to join us alongside other stakeholders and partners. Let's exchange insights and expertise to guide our joint endeavors in securing funding and fortifying our public health systems. 🕙 10 AM 🔗Join the national dialogue via https://youtube.com/live/X4wjZNyiHi8 #PandemicFund #PandemicPreparedness #onehealth

Set a reminder ⏰ Join us tomorrow as we host an educative and interesting XSpaces conversation on #IPC measures in healthcare facilities, featuring Infection Prevention and Control experts @drmangamohammed, @Oadetonwa, and our National #IPC Programme Coordinator @tokwor7! 🗓️ Monday, May 6th, 2024 🕕 6pm 🔗 Join us via https://x.com/i/spaces/1eaJbgveWlkxX #WorldHandHygieneDay #CleanHandsSaveLives