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Prevent Lassa Fever: Keep Food Away From Rodents
Do not leave food unprotected. Rodents can contaminate food with their urine, droppings and other body fluids, potentially causing Lassa fever infection.
To protect your household:
✔️ Do not dry food on bare ground.
✔️ Keep food away from areas accessible to rodents.
✔️ Store food in clean, tightly covered containers.
✔️ Keep food preparation and storage areas clean.
Prevent Lassa fever.
#LassaFever #LassaFeverPrevention #RodentControl #FoodSafety #PublicHealth
Do not leave food unprotected. Rodents can contaminate food with their urine, droppings and other body fluids, potentially causing Lassa fever infection.
To protect your household:
✔️ Do not dry food on bare ground.
✔️ Keep food away from areas accessible to rodents.
✔️ Store food in clean, tightly covered containers.
✔️ Keep food preparation and storage areas clean.
Prevent Lassa fever.
#LassaFever #LassaFeverPrevention #RodentControl #FoodSafety #PublicHealth
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Prevent Lassa Fever: Avoid Contact With Rodents
Avoid unsafe and unnecessary contact with rodents. Do not handle rodents with your bare hands, whether they are alive or dead.
✔️ Avoid touching rodents directly ✔️ Keep children away from rodents ✔️ Keep your home and surroundings free from rodent infestation ✔️ Seek safe and appropriate ways to remove rodents from your environment
Avoid contact. Stay safe. Prevent Lassa fever.
#LassaFever #LassaFeverPrevention #RodentControl #DiseasePrevention #PublicHealth
Avoid unsafe and unnecessary contact with rodents. Do not handle rodents with your bare hands, whether they are alive or dead.
✔️ Avoid touching rodents directly ✔️ Keep children away from rodents ✔️ Keep your home and surroundings free from rodent infestation ✔️ Seek safe and appropriate ways to remove rodents from your environment
Avoid contact. Stay safe. Prevent Lassa fever.
#LassaFever #LassaFeverPrevention #RodentControl #DiseasePrevention #PublicHealth
In Week 35 and 36 of 2026, Nigeria recorded decreased Lassa fever activity.
In Week 35, a total of 205 new suspected cases were reported, along with 18 new confirmed cases and 5 new confirmed death.
In Week 36, 153 new suspected cases, 12 confirmed cases and 1 confirmed death was recorded, with cases reported across 24 states and 118 Local Government Areas (LGAs).
While the number of confirmed cases seems to fluctuate, the continued detection of cases and deaths reinforces the need for constant vigilance, early detection and prompt response.
Everyone has a role to play in preventing Lassa fever.
Protect yourself and keep your environment clean.
🔗 Read the attached Situation Report for more details.
Week 35: https://ncdc.gov.ng/themes/common/files/sitreps/c657ffd9e1497fd496235d98f0bc029a.pdf
Week 36: https://ncdc.gov.ng/themes/common/files/sitreps/2c311ea5d133f34c14cf42ee191c99d6.pdf
In Week 35, a total of 205 new suspected cases were reported, along with 18 new confirmed cases and 5 new confirmed death.
In Week 36, 153 new suspected cases, 12 confirmed cases and 1 confirmed death was recorded, with cases reported across 24 states and 118 Local Government Areas (LGAs).
While the number of confirmed cases seems to fluctuate, the continued detection of cases and deaths reinforces the need for constant vigilance, early detection and prompt response.
Everyone has a role to play in preventing Lassa fever.
Protect yourself and keep your environment clean.
🔗 Read the attached Situation Report for more details.
Week 35: https://ncdc.gov.ng/themes/common/files/sitreps/c657ffd9e1497fd496235d98f0bc029a.pdf
Week 36: https://ncdc.gov.ng/themes/common/files/sitreps/2c311ea5d133f34c14cf42ee191c99d6.pdf
#TodayInNCDC we kicked off a 3-day workshop at the NRL, Gaduwa, bringing together experts from NCDC, AfricaCDC JohnsHopkins CDCgov and partners to strengthen cholera surveillance capacity in Nigeria.
The workshop which also focuses on developing a comprehensive surveillance action plan, is in line with our commitment towards faster detection, quicker response, and safer communities.
#CholeraResponse #LabCapacity #GlobalHealthSecurity #NCDC #AfricaCDC #CholGEN
The workshop which also focuses on developing a comprehensive surveillance action plan, is in line with our commitment towards faster detection, quicker response, and safer communities.
#CholeraResponse #LabCapacity #GlobalHealthSecurity #NCDC #AfricaCDC #CholGEN
🚨ADVISORY ON COMPLETION OF HEALTH DECLARATION FORMS
As part of ongoing efforts to prevent the spread of Ebola and following a dynamic risk assessment, we have provided updated guidance on the completion of Health Declaration Forms.
🔵Travellers from countries with active or relevant Ebola transmission may be required to complete the Health Declaration Form.
🔵Passengers arriving from all other countries are EXEMPT from completing the form at this time.
🔵Travellers are encouraged to remain vigilant and promptly seek medical attention if they develop symptoms consistent with Ebola.
Stay informed. Stay safe.
#NCDC #Ebola #PublicHealth #TravelHealth
As part of ongoing efforts to prevent the spread of Ebola and following a dynamic risk assessment, we have provided updated guidance on the completion of Health Declaration Forms.
🔵Travellers from countries with active or relevant Ebola transmission may be required to complete the Health Declaration Form.
🔵Passengers arriving from all other countries are EXEMPT from completing the form at this time.
🔵Travellers are encouraged to remain vigilant and promptly seek medical attention if they develop symptoms consistent with Ebola.
Stay informed. Stay safe.
#NCDC #Ebola #PublicHealth #TravelHealth
Do not ignore persistent fever.
If you have been treated for malaria but your fever is not improving, return promptly to a healthcare facility for further assessment.
Do not wait until you become seriously ill.
#OneHealth #LassaFever #NCDC #HealthWatch
If you have been treated for malaria but your fever is not improving, return promptly to a healthcare facility for further assessment.
Do not wait until you become seriously ill.
#OneHealth #LassaFever #NCDC #HealthWatch
Lassa fever is highly infectious. There are simple actions we can all take to protect ourselves and loved ones:
✔️Store food and grains in tightly covered containers to protect them from contamination by rodents.
✔️Keep rodents out of your home by maintaining clean surroundings, disposing of waste properly, and blocking openings through which rodents can enter.
✔️Avoid direct contact with infected persons and their belongings.
Stay informed. Stay safe.
#Lassafever #PublicHealth #DiseasePrevention
✔️Store food and grains in tightly covered containers to protect them from contamination by rodents.
✔️Keep rodents out of your home by maintaining clean surroundings, disposing of waste properly, and blocking openings through which rodents can enter.
✔️Avoid direct contact with infected persons and their belongings.
Stay informed. Stay safe.
#Lassafever #PublicHealth #DiseasePrevention
CLARIFICATION ON THE HEALTH DECLARATION FORM FOR TRAVELLERS
Travelling to Nigeria? Here is what you need to know ➡️
If you are arriving from a country without relevant Ebola transmission, you are currently EXEMPT from completing the Health Declaration Form.
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has communicated the updated requirements to airlines and relevant aviation service providers.
Before you travel, please check the latest NCDC advisory for current guidance:
https://ncdc.gov.ng/themes/common/docs/protocols/391_1790264588.pdf
Travelling to Nigeria? Here is what you need to know ➡️
If you are arriving from a country without relevant Ebola transmission, you are currently EXEMPT from completing the Health Declaration Form.
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has communicated the updated requirements to airlines and relevant aviation service providers.
Before you travel, please check the latest NCDC advisory for current guidance:
https://ncdc.gov.ng/themes/common/docs/protocols/391_1790264588.pdf
CLARIFICATION ON THE HEALTH DECLARATION FORM FOR TRAVELLERS
Travelling to Nigeria? Here is what you need to know ➡️
If you are arriving from a country with relevant Ebola transmission:
Burundi
Central African Republic
Democratic Republic of Congo
South Sudan
The Health Declaration Form and public health screening requirements still apply.
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has communicated the updated requirements to airlines and relevant aviation service providers.
Before you travel, please check the latest NCDC advisory for current guidance:
https://ncdc.gov.ng/themes/common/docs/protocols/391_1790264588.pdf
Travelling to Nigeria? Here is what you need to know ➡️
If you are arriving from a country with relevant Ebola transmission:
Burundi
Central African Republic
Democratic Republic of Congo
South Sudan
The Health Declaration Form and public health screening requirements still apply.
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has communicated the updated requirements to airlines and relevant aviation service providers.
Before you travel, please check the latest NCDC advisory for current guidance:
https://ncdc.gov.ng/themes/common/docs/protocols/391_1790264588.pdf