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In a recent 2-day Nigeria Pandemic Fund Proposal Writing Workshop, the #onehealth sectors brought together key stakeholders and partners to collaboratively develop a dynamic, robust, multi-sectoral, and comprehensive proposal for the country The Nigeria Pandemic Fund application…
5. AMR undermines progress in medical advancements, jeopardizing the ability to control infectious diseases and respond to public health emergencies. When we protect ourselves #AMR effect we are protecting our neighbour and the country. Stop the misuse and abuse of drugs.
4. Antibiotics are critical for preventing infections during surgeries and cancer treatments. As AMR increases, the risks associated with these procedures also increase.
2. Resistant infections often require longer hospital stays, additional tests, and more intensive care, leading to higher healthcare costs. 3. AMR can result in infections that are difficult or impossible to treat, leading to increased illness and death. #Amr
 Effects on human 1. When common infections become resistant to first-line antibiotics, doctors must turn to more expensive or toxic alternatives, which may not always be effective. #AMR
2. Poor hygiene practices in healthcare settings and in the community can spread resistant bacteria. 3. Use of antibiotics in livestock farming can contribute to the emergence of resistant strains, which can then be transferred to humans through food chains or the environment.
This resistance makes it harder or impossible to treat infections caused by these resistant organisms. Here are three ways in which our behaviour leads to Antimicrobial resistance: 1. Overuse and Misuse of Medications: Taking antibiotics when they are not needed.
What is AMR, Causes and how does it affect you? Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a phenomenon where microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites evolve to become resistant to antimicrobial agents like antibiotics, antivirals, antifungals, and antiparasitics.
Individuals at higher risk of #diphtheria infection are strongly advised to get vaccinated against diphtheria. Visit a primary health care centre close to you to get the anti-diphtheria vaccine. #TakeResponsibility to stay safe and healthy.
We have published our latest #LassaFever epidemiology data. Here you can find a summary of all the latest figures in our weekly infographic.🔽 The full report can be accessed via 🔗ncdc.gov.ng/diseases/sitre…
Three (3) doses of the pentavalent vaccine are recommended for children in the 6th-, 10th- and 14th- week of life according to the @NphcdaNG childhood immunisation schedule. Parents and caregivers should ensure that their children are fully vaccinated against #diphtheria to stay…
Leading the response efforts to the emergence of an unknown illness in Sokoto State, our DG Dr Jide Idris, embarked on a high-level mission to Sokoto State for a meeting with key stakeholders. At the Sokoto Public Health Emergency Operations Centre, updates on various response…
Share Facts NOT Fear❗ 🔗Visit our website for accurate information on #diphtheria and to stay informed! ➡️Factsheet: ncdc.gov.ng/diseases/info/D ➡️Public health advisory: ncdc.gov.ng/news/435/dipht… ➡️Healthcare workers advisory: ncdc.gov.ng/news/436/dipht… ➡️Situation reports:…
📜 Our Director General, Dr Jide Idris, recently held an emergency meeting with the Honourable Commissioners for Health of Sokoto, Kaduna and Zamfara States to unravel the cause as well as contain and mitigate the impact of the ongoing incidents of unknown origin in Sokoto and…
A suspected case of #Lassafever is anyone with associated symptoms AND/OR ✅History of contact with excreta/urine of rodents ✅History of contact with a probable/confirmed case within 21 days of onset of symptoms ✅Unexplainable bleeding Visit a healthcare facility early when…
#Cholera Situation Report Our monthly Cholera Situation Report for March 2024 has been published on our website. 🔗You can download, read and share via ncdc.gov.ng/diseases/sitre…
Q: How does #Diphtheria spread? A: #Diphtheria spreads easily through: ➡️Direct contact with infected people ➡️Droplets from an infected person while coughing or sneezing ➡️Contact with contaminated objects/clothing For more FAQs, watch 👇🏼 & share: 🔗 youtu.be/6ZAgfCBDh0c
This is what teamwork looks like. Predicting and preventing future pandemics require that we do not work in silos. #HealthSecurity #PandemicPreparedness
Eyes on the dashboards, minds on the mission. Behind the scenes of our pandemic modeling training, are public health experts brainstorming, problem-solving, and learning from one another. #HealthSecurity #PandemicPreparedness
#Lassafever presents with symptoms similar to those of many illnesses like malaria. Symptoms include fever, muscle aches, sore throat, nausea & vomiting. Healthcare workers are urged to always have a high index of suspicion and practice standard infection prevention and control…
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4. Antibiotics are critical for preventing infections during surgeries and cancer treatments. As AMR increases, the risks associated with these procedures also increase.
2. Resistant infections often require longer hospital stays, additional tests, and more intensive care, leading to higher healthcare costs. 3. AMR can result in infections that are difficult or impossible to treat, leading to increased illness and death. #Amr
 Effects on human 1. When common infections become resistant to first-line antibiotics, doctors must turn to more expensive or toxic alternatives, which may not always be effective. #AMR
2. Poor hygiene practices in healthcare settings and in the community can spread resistant bacteria. 3. Use of antibiotics in livestock farming can contribute to the emergence of resistant strains, which can then be transferred to humans through food chains or the environment.
This resistance makes it harder or impossible to treat infections caused by these resistant organisms. Here are three ways in which our behaviour leads to Antimicrobial resistance: 1. Overuse and Misuse of Medications: Taking antibiotics when they are not needed.
What is AMR, Causes and how does it affect you? Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a phenomenon where microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites evolve to become resistant to antimicrobial agents like antibiotics, antivirals, antifungals, and antiparasitics.
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Lassa Fever is deadly but preventable
A suspected case of #Lassafever is anyone with associated symptoms AND/OR ✅History of contact with excreta/urine of rodents ✅History of contact with a probable/confirmed case within 21 days of onset of symptoms ✅Unexplainable bleeding Visit a healthcare facility early when…
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Eyes on the dashboards, minds on the mission. Behind the scenes of our pandemic modeling training, are public health experts brainstorming, problem-solving, and learning from one another. #HealthSecurity #PandemicPreparedness
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Disease outbreaks are inevitable and can occur anywhere at any time, posing threats to public health and economies. We must prioritise funding for epidemic preparedness to strengthen Nigeria's ability to prevent, detect & respond to disease outbreaks. #PreventEpidemicNaija
🫁 The air we breathe. 🥘 The food we eat. 🚰 The water we drink. 🌆 The environment we live in. 🔥 Climate change & destruction of natural habitats. ⬇️ All of these impact our health. #HealthForAll: means protecting nature 🌎🌍🌏
“I told them it is not witchcraft, it is a virus.” Last week, we announced the CEPI-funded first-ever Phase 2 Lassa vaccine trial led by @IAVI (bit.ly/3TE0mxa). @ScienceMagazine explores this virus which has plagued West Africa for >50 years science.org/content/articl…
Epidemics pose huge threats to public health, requiring robust preparedness measures to mitigate their impact. There is an urgent need to prioritise increased funding for epidemic preparedness & response to protect Nigerians from devastating outbreaks. #PreventEpidemicsNaija
#MyHealthMyRight means anyone living with HIV has access, without discrimination, to the health services they need. No excuses. HIV testing, prevention, treatment and care must be available to everyone, everywhere bit.ly/2024WorldHealt… #WorldHealthDay