Healthcare workers should maintain a high index of suspicion for Lassa fever, especially in patients with persistent or unexplained fever.
Promptly report suspected cases to the LGA Disease Surveillance and Notification officer and refer for laboratory testing.
Stay alert. Stay informed. Stay safe.
#LassaFever #PublicHealth #DiseasePrevention
Promptly report suspected cases to the LGA Disease Surveillance and Notification officer and refer for laboratory testing.
Stay alert. Stay informed. Stay safe.
#LassaFever #PublicHealth #DiseasePrevention
Is the Health Declaration Form mandatory?
➡️If you are arriving into Nigeria 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.
➡️If you are arriving from a country without relevant Ebola transmission, you are currently EXEMPT from completing the Health Declaration Form.
Before you travel, please check the latest NCDC advisory for current guidance:
https://ncdc.gov.ng/themes/common/docs/protocols/391_1790264588.pdf
➡️If you are arriving into Nigeria 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.
➡️If you are arriving from a country without relevant Ebola transmission, you are currently EXEMPT from completing the Health Declaration Form.
Before you travel, please check the latest NCDC advisory for current guidance:
https://ncdc.gov.ng/themes/common/docs/protocols/391_1790264588.pdf
The National Diphtheria Surveillance and Outbreak Response Guideline provides practical guidance for health authorities and key stakeholders at national, state and LGA levels to prevent, detect and respond rapidly to diphtheria outbreaks.
The guideline covers critical areas including surveillance and epidemiology, laboratory diagnosis, case management, IPC and RCCE to towards strengthening Nigeria’s preparedness and response to diphtheria.
📘 Access guideline here
https://ncdc.gov.ng/themes/common/docs/protocols/358_1738765953.pdf
#Diphtheria #PublicHealth #HealthSecurity #Nigeria
The guideline covers critical areas including surveillance and epidemiology, laboratory diagnosis, case management, IPC and RCCE to towards strengthening Nigeria’s preparedness and response to diphtheria.
📘 Access guideline here
https://ncdc.gov.ng/themes/common/docs/protocols/358_1738765953.pdf
#Diphtheria #PublicHealth #HealthSecurity #Nigeria
Rabies is a viral disease transmitted through the saliva of infected animals, usually through bites or scratches. Once symptoms appear, rabies is almost always fatal.
But rabies is preventable.
✅ Avoid contact with stray or unfamiliar animals
✅ Vaccinate your pets and prevent them from roaming
✅ Report animals showing unusual behaviour to the nearest veterinary clinic
If you are bitten or scratched, wash the wound immediately with soap and clean water and seek medical care without delay.
Together let’s #EndRabies.
#WorldRabiesDay2026 #NigeriaCDC
But rabies is preventable.
✅ Avoid contact with stray or unfamiliar animals
✅ Vaccinate your pets and prevent them from roaming
✅ Report animals showing unusual behaviour to the nearest veterinary clinic
If you are bitten or scratched, wash the wound immediately with soap and clean water and seek medical care without delay.
Together let’s #EndRabies.
#WorldRabiesDay2026 #NigeriaCDC
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Prevent Lassa Fever: Keep Your Surroundings Clean
Rodents are attracted to food waste and poorly managed refuse. Keeping your environment clean prevents rodents from finding food and shelter in and around your home
✔️ Dispose of refuse properly and keep your surroundings free from clutter
✔️ Keep waste bins covered
✔️ Clean up food spills and leftovers
Stay informed. Stay safe.
#LassaFever #LassaFeverPrevention #RodentControl #EnvironmentalHealth #PublicHealth
Rodents are attracted to food waste and poorly managed refuse. Keeping your environment clean prevents rodents from finding food and shelter in and around your home
✔️ Dispose of refuse properly and keep your surroundings free from clutter
✔️ Keep waste bins covered
✔️ Clean up food spills and leftovers
Stay informed. Stay safe.
#LassaFever #LassaFeverPrevention #RodentControl #EnvironmentalHealth #PublicHealth
Every beat matters. Your heart works for you every day—keep choosing habits that keep it healthy.
✅ Stay physically active
✅ Eat a healthy, balanced diet
✅ Know and monitor your blood pressure, blood sugar and cholesterol
✅ Maintain a healthy weight
Small, healthy choices today can help protect your heart tomorrow.
Protect your heart. Don’t miss a beat.
#WorldHeartDay2026 #DontMissABeat
#NigeriaCDC
✅ Stay physically active
✅ Eat a healthy, balanced diet
✅ Know and monitor your blood pressure, blood sugar and cholesterol
✅ Maintain a healthy weight
Small, healthy choices today can help protect your heart tomorrow.
Protect your heart. Don’t miss a beat.
#WorldHeartDay2026 #DontMissABeat
#NigeriaCDC
This Independence Day, let’s celebrate our strength, resilience and unity, remembering that a healthier Nigeria starts with all of us.
Every healthy choice matters. Every action to prevent disease matters. Every effort to protect ourselves, our families and our communities matters.
As we commemorate 66 years of independence, let’s continue to play our part in building a healthier, safer Nigeria.
Happy Independence Day, Nigeria! 🇳🇬
#NigeriaAt66th #PublicHealth #NigeriaCDC
Every healthy choice matters. Every action to prevent disease matters. Every effort to protect ourselves, our families and our communities matters.
As we commemorate 66 years of independence, let’s continue to play our part in building a healthier, safer Nigeria.
Happy Independence Day, Nigeria! 🇳🇬
#NigeriaAt66th #PublicHealth #NigeriaCDC
Did you know? Diphtheria affects BOTH children and adults.
Unvaccinated or partially vaccinated individuals are at the highest risk.
Protection starts with vaccination:
• Infants: Complete all 3 doses of the Pentavalent vaccine at 6, 10, and 14 weeks of age.
• Older Children & Adults: Get Td booster shots to stay protected
Routine vaccines for infants are FREE at public health facilities across Nigeria.
Protect yourself and your family.
Keep every vaccination up to date!
Unvaccinated or partially vaccinated individuals are at the highest risk.
Protection starts with vaccination:
• Infants: Complete all 3 doses of the Pentavalent vaccine at 6, 10, and 14 weeks of age.
• Older Children & Adults: Get Td booster shots to stay protected
Routine vaccines for infants are FREE at public health facilities across Nigeria.
Protect yourself and your family.
Keep every vaccination up to date!
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Not Every Fever Is Malaria
Fever, headache, weakness and other symptoms can have different causes, including Lassa fever.
If fever persists or worsens, avoid self-medication and seek medical attention for proper assessment, diagnosis and treatment.
Know the signs. Seek care. Protect yourself and others.
#LassaFever #DiseasePrevention #PublicHealth
Fever, headache, weakness and other symptoms can have different causes, including Lassa fever.
If fever persists or worsens, avoid self-medication and seek medical attention for proper assessment, diagnosis and treatment.
Know the signs. Seek care. Protect yourself and others.
#LassaFever #DiseasePrevention #PublicHealth
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Travelled to an area where Lassa fever occurs? Know when to seek care.
If you feel unwell after travel, seek medical attention promptly and tell your healthcare provider about your recent travel history.
Do not self-medicate or wait for symptoms to worsen.
Early action can save lives.
#LassaFever #PublicHealth #DiseasePrevention
If you feel unwell after travel, seek medical attention promptly and tell your healthcare provider about your recent travel history.
Do not self-medicate or wait for symptoms to worsen.
Early action can save lives.
#LassaFever #PublicHealth #DiseasePrevention
🧠 Meningitis is an infection that causes the swelling of the protective membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord. It can develop suddenly and become life-threatening. Children and young adults may be at an increased risk for meningitis.
✅️Know the signs and symptoms:
• Sudden high fever
• Severe headache
• Sensitivity to light
• Stiff neck
• Loss of appetite (babies & toddlars)
✅️Meningitis can be prevented by immunisation. Get vaccinated
✅️Seek timely medical care
The time for action is now!
#WorldMeningitisDay #Vaccination #MeningitisAwareness #PublicHealth
✅️Know the signs and symptoms:
• Sudden high fever
• Severe headache
• Sensitivity to light
• Stiff neck
• Loss of appetite (babies & toddlars)
✅️Meningitis can be prevented by immunisation. Get vaccinated
✅️Seek timely medical care
The time for action is now!
#WorldMeningitisDay #Vaccination #MeningitisAwareness #PublicHealth
#TodayInNCDC
We held a strategic engagement with the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research Africa (WRAIR-Africa) to explore opportunities of collaboration towards improving health outcomes.
Building on our ongoing collaboration in addressing Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) through health-based medical research, the engagement explored opportunities to translate research and scientific evidence into products, tools and approaches to strengthening disease prevention, diagnosis and treatment.
We remain committed to maintaining strong partnerships, facilitating knowledge exchange, and supporting research and innovation towards a healthier and more resilient Nigeria.
We held a strategic engagement with the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research Africa (WRAIR-Africa) to explore opportunities of collaboration towards improving health outcomes.
Building on our ongoing collaboration in addressing Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) through health-based medical research, the engagement explored opportunities to translate research and scientific evidence into products, tools and approaches to strengthening disease prevention, diagnosis and treatment.
We remain committed to maintaining strong partnerships, facilitating knowledge exchange, and supporting research and innovation towards a healthier and more resilient Nigeria.
A clean environment is a safer environment.
Good hygiene and proper sanitation can help reduce the risk of Lassa fever.
Always keep your surroundings clean:
Dispose of waste properly, store food safely in rodent proof containers and
prevent rodents from getting into your home and water sources.
Stay informed. Stay safe.
#LassaFever #LassaFeverPrevention #CleanEnvironment #GoodHygiene #NCDC
Good hygiene and proper sanitation can help reduce the risk of Lassa fever.
Always keep your surroundings clean:
Dispose of waste properly, store food safely in rodent proof containers and
prevent rodents from getting into your home and water sources.
Stay informed. Stay safe.
#LassaFever #LassaFeverPrevention #CleanEnvironment #GoodHygiene #NCDC
In Weeks 37 and 38 of 2026, Nigeria recorded a rise in Lassa fever activity followed by a decline.
In Week 37, a total of 158 new suspected cases were reported, along with 17 new confirmed cases and no new confirmed deaths.
In Week 38, 120 new suspected cases, 11 confirmed cases and 4 confirmed deaths were recorded, bringing the 2026 total to 1,115 confirmed cases and 263 deaths across 24 states and 119 Local Government Areas (LGAs).
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
Week 37: https://ncdc.gov.ng/themes/common/files/sitreps/cb77a8ac62184c6c9d01a9c7ea977518.pdf
Week 38: https://ncdc.gov.ng/themes/common/files/sitreps/c9ed1ea6f787c26fdb548d4e514a0f94.pdf
#LassaFever #StaySafe #NCDCNigeria
In Week 37, a total of 158 new suspected cases were reported, along with 17 new confirmed cases and no new confirmed deaths.
In Week 38, 120 new suspected cases, 11 confirmed cases and 4 confirmed deaths were recorded, bringing the 2026 total to 1,115 confirmed cases and 263 deaths across 24 states and 119 Local Government Areas (LGAs).
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
Week 37: https://ncdc.gov.ng/themes/common/files/sitreps/cb77a8ac62184c6c9d01a9c7ea977518.pdf
Week 38: https://ncdc.gov.ng/themes/common/files/sitreps/c9ed1ea6f787c26fdb548d4e514a0f94.pdf
#LassaFever #StaySafe #NCDCNigeria
As we work to protect the health of Nigerians, we recognise the importance promoting compassionate, inclusive and responsive approaches to mental well-being.
Protecting health means caring for both the mind and body.
Listen. Support. Seek care.
#WorldMentalHealthDay #MentalHealthMatters #PublicHealth #NigeriaCDC
Protecting health means caring for both the mind and body.
Listen. Support. Seek care.
#WorldMentalHealthDay #MentalHealthMatters #PublicHealth #NigeriaCDC