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🚨 Public Health Advisory : Lassa Fever Disease The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention has re-issued an advisory to healthcare workers following a rise in Lassa fever infections, including confirmed cases among health personnel across several states. Healthcare workers are urged to strengthen Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) measures during this peak transmission season. 🔗 Read the full Advisory : ncdc.gov.ng/themes/common/… Suspected cases should be reported to State DSNOs or via the NCDC toll-free line: 6232 Protecting healthcare workers saves lives. Stay alert. Stay protected. #LassaFever #NCDCNigeria

#FactFriday Feeling better doesn’t mean the infection is gone. Stopping antibiotics without proper guidance can fuel Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) making infections harder to treat. ✔️Always follow your healthcare provider’s advice. ✔️ Only use antibiotics when prescribed ✔️ Always complete your dose ✔️ Take antibiotics exactly as prescribed ✔️ Don’t stop, skip, or share medications. ✅Your actions today protect your health tomorrow.! #FactFriday #StopAMR #PublicHealth #NCDCNigeria

📝Strengthening Subnational AMR Governance in Nigeria Nigeria is taking critical steps to combat Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) from the ground up. On the 17th March 2026, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention(NCDC), alongside FHI360, World Health Organization (WHO), and Federal Ministries, convened a National Multisectoral Stakeholders Workshop to strengthen subnational AMR governance. With AMR causing an estimated 1.14 million deaths globally in 2021, the message was clear: “Real impact occurs at the subnational level where the tyre meets the road.” The workshop focused on: ✔️ Strengthening governance and coordination structures at the subnational level ✔️ Aligning state level implementation with Nigeria’s National Action Plan (NAP 2.0) ✔️ Developing practical frameworks and templates for effective AMR response ✔️ Promoting a One Health approach to safeguard public health With strong collaboration from government ministries, development partners, and implementing organizations, this engagement marks a critical step toward translating national strategies into real, measurable impact across states. AMR is not a distant threat, it is already here. The time to act is now!! #AMRAwareness #PublicHealth #NCDCNigeria #GlobalHealth

In Week 10 of 2026, Nigeria recorded sustained #LassaFever activity, according to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention. A Total 317 new suspected cases were reported, along with 40 new confirmed cases and 7 new confirmed deaths. Additionally, 8 states and 22 LGAs were affected. These figures highlight the need for continued vigilance, early detection, and strict preventive measures. 🔗 Read the full Situation Report: Week 10: ncdc.gov.ng/themes/common/… Protect yourself and prevent Lassa fever by: ✅ Keeping your environment clean and free of rodents ✅ Storing food in tightly covered containers ✅ Disposing of waste properly and keeping homes clutter-free ✅ Seeking medical care early when you notice symptoms such as fever, weakness, headache, or bleeding. #LassaFever #StaySafe #NCDCNigeria

The fight against antimicrobial resistance cannot be won in laboratories alone — it must be won in communities. On the 12th day of March 2026, Nigeria officially launched the Com-WATCH Project (Community Access to Effective Antibiotics) — a two-year initiative focused on closing critical data gaps at the community level and strengthening access to quality antibiotics. With stakeholders across government, health, and development sectors in attendance, the launch showcased how digital innovation, real-time data, and community engagement can transform how we detect and respond to substandard and falsified medicines.  This is more than a project launch. It is the start of a coordinated effort to protect the effectiveness of antibiotics and strengthen Nigeria’s health security from the ground up. #AMR #ComWATCH #DigitalHealth #HealthSecurity #Nigeria

#Meningitis can progress rapidly, but early detection and treatment can save lives. If you notice symptoms such as: ☑️Fever ☑️Vomiting ☑️Severe headache ☑️Stiff neck ☑️Seizures, or light sensitivity, seek medical attention immediately. ✅Protect yourself and your loved ones by practicing good hygiene and getting vaccinated. Know the signs. Act fast. #MeningitisAwareness #HealthyLiving #NCDCNigeria

#HealthTipMonday: Eat Healthy!!!! Take charge of your health today!💪 It’s not about being perfect, it’s about being consistent. ✅Start with one of these tips and build from there #HealthTipMonday #NutritionMatters #NCDCNigeria

🌙✨ Eid Mubarak to all Nigerians From all of us at the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) we wish our Muslim brothers and sisters a joyful and peaceful Eid Mubarak celebration. May this special occasion bring happiness, renewed strength, and blessings to you and your loved ones. As we celebrate, let’s continue to uphold the values of compassion, unity, and care for one another. Remember to celebrate safely and prioritize your health and wellbeing. Eid Mubarak! #EidMubarak #PublicHealth HealthyLiving #NCDCNigeria

#WellnessWednesday: Healthy Choices!! Your health is shaped by the small choices you make every day. Build a strong foundation for overall wellbeing by adopting these simple but powerful habits: ✅Stay hydrated : Drinking enough water supports digestion, circulation, and body temperature regulation. ✅Eat nutritious foods : Prioritize fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and balanced meals to fuel your body and boost immunity. ✅Exercise regularly : Engage in physical activity to improve heart health, strengthen muscles, and enhance mental wellbeing. ✅Get quality sleep : Aim for 7–8 hours of restful sleep daily to allow your body and mind to recover. ✅Manage stress effectively : Take time to relax, practice mindfulness, and maintain a healthy work-life balance. ✅Maintain good hygiene : Regular handwashing and personal hygiene help prevent infections and keep you safe. Healthy living isn’t about perfection, it’s about consistency. Start small, stay committed, and make your wellbeing a priority every day. #HealthyLiving #WellnessWednesdayTips #NCDCNigeria

Join the SayAMR Hackathon and turn your innovation into a real solution against Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR). 🗓 Deadline: 27 March, 2026. Click the link to Apply now: 🔗drasatrust.org/sayamr-hackath… #SayAMRHackathon #PublicHealthInnovation #NCDCNigeria

In Week 9 of 2026, Nigeria recorded sustained #LassaFever activity, according to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention. A Total 460 new suspected cases were reported, along with 65 new confirmed cases and 9 new confirmed deaths. Additionally, 7 states and 26 LGAs were affected. These figures highlight the need for continued vigilance, early detection, and strict preventive measures. 🔗 Read the full Situation Report: Week 9: ncdc.gov.ng/themes/common/… Protect yourself and prevent Lassa fever by: ✅ Keeping your environment clean and free of rodents ✅ Storing food in tightly covered containers ✅ Disposing of waste properly and keeping homes clutter-free ✅ Seeking medical care early when you notice symptoms such as fever, weakness, headache, or bleeding. #LassaFever #StaySafe #NCDCNigeria

Strengthening collaboration to improve outbreak response in Benue State. The Director-General of NCDC, Dr. Jide Idris, alongside the WHO Country Representative, Dr. Pavel Ursu, led a high-level advocacy mission to the Benue State Government House, joined by partners from UNICEF and MSF. During the visit, the delegation engaged the state leadership, represented by the Deputy Governor, Barr. Sam Ode, MNI, on urgent measures to strengthen the response to the ongoing outbreak. Key recommendations included, a one health approach, institutionalising robust clinical case management and Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) practices across hospitals in the state and designated treatment centres, strengthening laboratory testing capacity, and enhancing risk communication and community engagement to reduce the state’s high case fatality rate and protect healthcare workers. #HealthSecurity #IPC #PublicHealth #NCDCNigeria

Subnational leadership and ownership remain critical success factors in strengthening Nigeria’s health security. This was clearly demonstrated today when a delegation from the Niger State health team, led by the Honourable Commissioner for Health, Dr. Murtala Muhammad Bagana, met with the Director-General of NCDC, Dr. Jide Idris, and the NCDC management team to discuss ways to further strengthen health security in Niger State. The meeting highlighted ongoing efforts by the state to prevent, detect, and respond to public health threats, while reinforcing collaboration between Niger State and NCDC to build a stronger and more resilient health security system. @Nigerstate_MoH @MMBagana

*Highlight of the IPC Response Activities in Benue State - Day 3* Our team from the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC ) in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO) concluded Day 3 of field activities at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC) Makurdi. The day was focused on enhancing safety through direct engagement and support including: ✅Facility Assessment: A comprehensive walkthrough and assessment at the FMC Apir Isolation Centre to identify key areas for improvement in patient management. ✅Donation of IPC Consumables: Provision of critical Infection Prevention and Control supplies to support healthcare workers and ensure safe practices. ✅On-the-Job Training: Practical mentoring sessions and feedback exercises with healthcare workers across various wards at FMC Makurdi to strengthen compliance with IPC protocols. We remain committed to working with our state partners and healthcare heroes to ensure a robust and safe response. #IPC #PublicHealth #HealthSecurity #NCDCNigeria

*Highlight of the IPC Response Activities in Benue State - Day 2* The second day of the deployment focused on high level advocacy visits, facility assessments, and frontline engagements as part of the ongoing outbreak response in Benue State. Activities were conducted by representatives from NCDC, WHO, UNICEF, and MSF, in collaboration with State health authorities. Key engagements covered: ✅Joint High Level Advocacy Visit : Engaged with the Honourable Commissioner for Health, Benue State, to reinforce leadership commitment and response coordination. ✅Root Cause Analysis Session at FMC Makurdi : Met with medical staff to discuss healthcare worker infections, risk factors, and IPC measures. ✅Advocacy and Assessment Visit to BSUTH : Conducted facility walkthroughs and stakeholder engagements to strengthen IPC readiness. #IPC #PublicHealth #NCDCNigeria #HealthSecurity

Highlight of the IPC Response Activities in Benue State - Day 1 The Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) response activities in Benue State focused on strategic engagements to strengthen coordination and support ongoing outbreak response efforts. Led by the State Epidemiologist, in collaboration with the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), World Health Organization (WHO), UNICEF, and Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), the team conducted the following activities: ✅Advocacy Visit: Engaged with the Permanent Secretary, State Ministry of Health, to review the current outbreak situation, reinforce leadership involvement, and align response priorities between government and partners. ✅State Level Coordination Meeting: Convened supporting partners to review ongoing interventions, clarify roles and responsibilities, and strengthen synergy in response implementation across the State. ✅Sensitization Session at Federal Medical Centre, Makurdi : Held an advocacy session with the CMD representative and healthcare workers, emphasizing infection prevention and control measures, case management readiness, and sustained vigilance among frontline health workers. These engagements reflect the continued commitment of all stakeholders to a coordinated and effective response in Benue State. #IPC #PublicHealth #OutbreakResponse #HealthSecurity #NCDCNigeria

🤝 NCDC and Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) Strengthen Collaboration on Lassa Fever Response Today, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) and the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) held a strategic engagement to review the rising cases of Lassa fever in Nigeria, with a particular focus on protecting healthcare workers and strengthening clinical vigilance across health facilities. The meeting, convened by the Director-General of NCDC, Dr Jide Idris, brought together leadership from both NCDC and NMA to discuss the current epidemiological situation, the increasing risk to frontline health workers, and the critical role of doctors in early detection and infection prevention. As part of the engagement, the leadership of NCDC and NMA jointly issued and signed a national advisory to doctors and healthcare professionals across Nigeria to strengthen vigilance during the ongoing Lassa fever transmission season. The advisory calls on doctors and healthcare workers to: ▫️Maintain a high index of suspicion for Lassa fever in patients presenting with febrile illness ▫️Ensure early detection, prompt isolation, and immediate reporting of suspected cases ▫️Strictly adhere to infection prevention and control (IPC) measures ▫️Promote responsible antimicrobial use in clinical practice The engagement also highlighted NCDC’s 30-day national IPC action plan aimed at reducing infections among healthcare workers and strengthening infection prevention practices in health facilities, particularly in high-burden areas. Both institutions reaffirmed their commitment to working together to strengthen Nigeria’s outbreak response, protect healthcare workers, and improve health security across the country. 📄 Read the full advisory here: ncdc.gov.ng/themes/common/… #LassaFever #ProtectHealthcareWorkers #HealthSecurity #NCDCNigeria #NMA

In collaboration with CEPIvaccines, the ENABLE study Coordination team at the NCDC have marked another Milestone in the The ENABLE 1.5 Project. Following serum samples accountability checks by the Compliance Partner across the three ENABLE study sites, over 7,800 samples including the final batch from AEFUTHA have now been successfully shipped to NRL Gaduwa for serological analysis. This next phase of the study will bring us closer to generating the scientific evidence needed to strengthen vaccine development and response strategies against Lassa fever. The fight against Lassa fever is a collective effort and progress like this is made possible through strong partnerships and shared commitment to public health. #LassaFever #EnableStudy #PublicHealth #NCDC #CEPI #VaccineResearch

#HealthTipMonday – Stay Hydrated, Especially in This Hot Weather! The heat right now is INTENSE 🥵 💧 Dehydration can sneak up on you, causing headaches, fatigue, dizziness, and even heat exhaustion. Staying hydrated is key to staying healthy in this heat! ✅ Drink at least 8 glasses of water daily : You lose more fluids when it’s hot, so drink up! ✅ Avoid sugary drinks : They can worsen dehydration. Stick to water, coconut water, or natural fruit juices. ✅ Carry a reusable water bottle : Always have water handy, whether at work, home, or on the go. ✅ Eat water-rich foods : Snack on watermelon, cucumbers, oranges, and pineapples to boost hydration. ✅ Watch for dehydration signs : Dry mouth, dark urine, and dizziness mean you need more water! 🚰 Don’t wait till you’re thirsty, drink water regularly! Stay cool, stay hydrated, and stay safe in this heat. #HealthTipMonday #StayHydrated #BeatTheHeat #NCDCNigeria

🎊Today, we celebrate the strength, resilience, and achievements of women everywhere. Women continue to shape communities, drive progress, and inspire change across every sector. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention celebrates the incredible women whose dedication, leadership, and contributions make our society stronger every day. Happy International Women’s Day to all the remarkable women making a difference. ✨ #InternationalWomensDay #NCDCNigeria

📝Strengthening Infection Prevention in Ekiti State The Ekiti State Ministry of Health and Human Services recently organized a two-day training for Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Focal Persons from secondary and tertiary health facilities across the state. The training was conducted as part of Public Health Emergency Operations Centre (PHEOC) activities, with funding support from the Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF). This initiative was prompted by the recent increase in Lassa fever infections among healthcare workers, highlighting the urgent need to strengthen infection prevention practices in health facilities. During the training, participants enhanced their understanding of IPC principles, learned how to identify facility-specific risks, implement preventive actions, and effectively apply infection control protocols to protect both healthcare workers and patients. The Permanent Secretary of the State Ministry of Health, Mrs. Olusola Gbenga-Igotun, who attended the session, commended the participants and encouraged them to serve as “Frontline Champions” of Infection Prevention and Control. She also emphasized that protecting healthcare workers remains a top priority and urged participants to cascade the training to other staff within their respective facilities. #LassaFeverPrevention #PublicHealth #IPC #NCDCNigeria