Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC)

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.
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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

Prevent Lassa Fever: Keep Rodents Away From Your Home

Lassa fever is a viral disease that can be spread through contact with infected rodents.

Protect your household by:
✔️ Keeping your surroundings free of waste and clutter
✔️ Sealing holes and openings where rodents can enter
✔️Avoiding bush burning which may drive rodents into homes

#LassaFever #LassaFeverPrevention #RodentControl #DiseasePrevention #PublicHealth

What if immediate treatment is needed, but professional care is out of reach?

Emergencies can happen anytime and anywhere.

First aid can provide vital support for dehydration, trauma, exhaustion, and other forms of distress before accessing a treatment facility.

🩹 Learn first aid. Be prepared. Be ready to help.
❤️ Compassion, timely action, and the right knowledge can save a life.

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If you or someone around you develops symptoms or experiences an unusual illness, do not ignore it or delay seeking care.

Report immediately to the nearest health facility for assessment and appropriate care.

Early reporting helps health professionals assess the situation and take the necessary steps to protect us all.

Know the signs. Act early. Seek care.

#EbolaDisease #PublicHealth #NCDC

Early detection saves lives.

If you develop symptoms such as:
☑️ Fever
☑️ Weakness
☑️ Headache
☑️ Muscle pain
☑️ Sore throat
☑️ Vomiting
☑️ Diarrhoea

Seek medical care immediately and inform a healthcare professional if you have had possible exposure to Ebola.

Early reporting helps ensure timely care and appropriate public health action.

#EbolaDisease #KnowTheSigns #PublicHealth #NigeriaCDC

Join public health experts and front-line professionals as the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) hosts a critical webinar focused on strengthening response and clinical management of diphtheria.

Key Discussion Areas:

Current Epidemiology: The state of Diphtheria in Nigeria

Clinical Care: Case management, early detection, and effective treatment protocols

Event Details:

Date: Tuesday, 8th September 2026

Time: 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM (WAT)

Venue: Zoom

Moderator: Michael Okali (RCCE+IM Expert, NCDC)

Secure your spot to gain vital public health insights and operational guidance.

🔗 Register here: https://umaryland-echo.zoom.us/meeting/register/tdtMyaHDTwmiO7a_QTMOfg

#PublicHealth #NCDC #DiphtheriaWatch #HealthcareWorkers #Epidemiology #DiseaseSurveillance #NigeriaHealth #HealthWebinar

📢ICYMI

What measures are being taken to tackle the ongoing #Diphtheria outbreak in Nigeria?

Watch RCCE expert Michael Okali on @ChannelsTv providing an update on:

NCDC'S RESPONSE TO THE DIPHTHERIA OUTBREAK

Link🔗 https://youtu.be/4BXR15SLlp4?si=AmzfTsC5eqCgupe_


#Diphtheria #PublicHealthNG #NCDC

Contact with infected animals or bushmeat from unknown or unsafe sources may increase the risk of exposure to Ebola.

Protect yourself and your community by avoiding contact with sick or dead animals and taking precautions when handling animal products.

When it comes to Ebola, prevention starts with informed choices.

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📢TODAY


What measures are being taken to tackle the ongoing #Diphtheria outbreak in Nigeria?

RCCE expert Michael Okali will be LIVE on @ChannelsTv to provide an update on:

NCDC'S RESPONSE TO THE DIPHTHERIA OUTBREAK

🕙2:00 PM
📺DStv 420, GOtv 48

Tune in to join the conversation


#Diphtheria #PublicHealthNG #NCDC

🎙️ On today's #HealthNow show with @RadioNow953fm, our Risk Communication and Community Engagement Expert, Michael Okali, joined host Stephen Imediegwu to discuss:

🩺 *Diphtheria: How prepared are we for the outbreak?*

🎧 Catch the full conversation below:

Audio link: https://m.soundcloud.com/nigeria-centre-for-disease-control/sep0326-michael-okali-ncdc?si=4963687815864be88be8bca66bf89904&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing


#Diphtheria #PublicHealthNG #NCDC

In Week 34 of 2026, Nigeria recorded further increase in Lassa fever activity.

A total of 146 new suspected cases were reported, alongside 21 confirmed cases and 1 confirmed death.

The continued occurrence of Lassa fever cases and deaths reinforces the importance of constant vigilance, early detection and prompt response.

Everyone has a role to play in preventing Lassa fever.

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.

🔗 Read the attached Situation Report for more details.

Week 34: https://ncdc.gov.ng/themes/common/files/sitreps/b0fedda076a0b27d21d5a09678dd69a0.pdf


#LassaFever #StaySafe #NCDCNigeria

In Week 32 of 2026, Nigeria recorded decreased Lassa fever activity, then subsequently an increase in the figures in week 33 of 2026.

In Week 32, a total of 140 new suspected cases were reported, along with 4 new confirmed cases and 1 new confirmed death.

In Week 33, 151 new suspected cases, 14 confirmed cases and 2 confirmed deaths were recorded, with cases reported across 23 states and 117 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 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.

🔗 Read the attached Situation Report for more details.

Week 32: https://ncdc.gov.ng/themes/common/files/sitreps/96c09a30808c7b5d5f3db045fe340770.pdf

Week 33: https://ncdc.gov.ng/themes/common/files/sitreps/fe81caea94c6909fe650cd814949a985.pdf

#LassaFever #StaySafe #NCDCNigeria

Once you complete your Health Declaration Form, save the PDF on your phone or print a copy and keep it handy for your arrival.

You’ll need to present the QR code to Port Health officials upon arrival.

Link to form: https://healthapp.ncdc.gov.ng/

Ebola and Hantavirus are NOT the same thing.

Hantavirus is associated with rodents and is mainly linked to exposure to contaminated rodent materials.

Ebola spreads through direct contact with the blood or other body fluids of an infected person or someone who has died from the disease.

NCDC continues to monitor both situations separately.

#Ebola #Hantavirus #PublicHealth #HealthAwareness #StayInformed #HealthSecurity

If you’re completing the Health Declaration Form, you’ll need to declare the countries you’ve visited in the past 21 days, including any transit countries during your journey.

Keep your travel details handy and fill them in accurately.

Link to form: https://healthapp.ncdc.gov.ng/

#Travelling #HealthDeclaration #Nigeria #HealthSecurity #SafeTravel #PublicHealth

As we continue to stay informed about Ebola,

🧼 Practise regular hand hygiene
🐾 Avoid handling sick/dead animals or bushmeat from unknown sources
📢 Follow updates from trusted health authorities
👀 Remain calm but vigilant

Stay informed. Stay prepared.

#Ebola #Health #HealthAwareness #StayInformed #HealthSecurity