Salihu Zubair

29/03/2025

*FCT Public Health Department Appreciates Outstanding Corps Members*

The Epidemiology Division of the FCT Public Health Department has recognized two exceptional NYSC corps members for their dedication and contributions.

Miss Hafsat Idris and Miss Idara Edohoeket Ekanem, who recently completed their service, were honored with gifts in appreciation of their commitment, particularly in outbreak response efforts and the update of the Surveillance, Outbreak Response Management, and Analysis System (SORMAS).

The gifts were presented by the FCT Epidemiologist, Dr. Lawal Lukman; the State Disease Surveillance and Notification Officer, Hayiya. Fatimah Ahmed; and Dr. Juliette Ango from the Taskforce for Global Health during the weekly FCT Epidemiology Review Meeting at the Public Health Emergency Operations Centre, Area 11.

Their exemplary service was commended, and others were encouraged to emulate their dedication and professionalism.

31/08/2024

Appearance of Mpox. Watch out and stay healthy

24/01/2024

10/12/2023

This is a special offer to the people of Kogi state. You can take advantage of this free health care service to get surgery for cleft lip and palate patients.

09/12/2023

It is another season when cases of lassa fever rises to an all time high. Doctors are advised to heighten their index of suspicion and report to any Public Health Department within their domain for confirmation. Many have died for what ribavirin could have cured. Many Health workers have died due to misdiagnosis. Compare your symptoms with what has been listed here and help your doctor to give you a good diagnosis. Lassa fever is a quick killer, protect yourself and protect others.

03/12/2023

You can always pray for someone when
you don't have the strength to help them
in any way. that is the beauty of Islam.

03/12/2023

Your annual rent shouldn't exceed your two months salary, if it does,you are really in a wrong apartment...🚶

03/12/2023

Life is short, Time is fast, No replay,
No rewind. So prepare every moment
for the eternal life in paradise. 🕒

02/12/2023

A true beauty is in her heart, her Iman, her Taqwa & her love for the Deen. So few men
understand this, but even fewer women do.

28/08/2023

If you live in a place and know any person or child presenting with any of the following symptoms, quickly Dial 6232 the NCDC toll free number and make a report. You could be saving many lives by doing so.

11/11/2022

Public Health Advisory following declaration of Ebola Virus Disease Outbreak in Uganda
Monday, October 31, 2022
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has been aware of the ongoing outbreak of the Sudan strain Ebola virus disease (EVD) in Uganda since it was first officially declared on 20th September 2022. As of 29th October 2022, the Uganda Ministry of Health had reported 128 confirmed cases and 34 deaths.

The NCDC, through the National Emerging Viral Haemorrhagic Disease Technical Working Group, met on the 26th of September 2022 to assess the risk of importation of EVD to Nigeria and the potential impact to inform in-country preparedness activities. Based on available data and risk assessment conducted, Nigeria is at HIGH risk of importation of the virus. This risk is due to the large volume of air travel between Nigeria and Uganda and the mixing of passengers, especially at the regional travel hubs of Nairobi, Addis Ababa, and Kigali airports and the additional risk from other neighbouring countries that share a direct border with Uganda should cases arise in other countries in the region.

The outputs from this risk assessment are being used to initiate preparedness activities in-country.

Several measures have been put in place to prevent and mitigate the impact of a potential EVD outbreak in Nigeria.

• The NCDC Incident Coordination Centre (ICC) is now in alert mode.

• Development of an incident action plan for the first few cases of EVD has commenced

• POE surveillance has been heightened using the passenger pre-boarding health declaration and screening form in the Nigeria International Travel Portal (NITP) platform.

• Passengers arriving from Uganda and persons who transited in Uganda are being followed up for 21 days after they arrived in Nigeria for their health status.

• Trained Rapid Response Teams are on standby to be deployed in the event of an outbreak.

• All State Public Health Emergency Operations Centres (PHEOCs) are in alert mode.

• A medical countermeasures plan is available.

• Amplification of risk communication and engagement with states and partners to strengthen preparedness activities which include– a review of risk communication protocols, plans, and messages in the event of an outbreak.

• Nigeria has an active infection prevention and control (IPC) programme nationwide with guidelines and training packages developed for healthcare workers.

INFORMATION ON EBOLA

The Ebola virus can be transmitted via direct contact with bodily fluids of a person who is sick with or has died from EVD. The virus can enter the body stream through broken skin or mucous membranes in the eyes, nose, or mouth. This can also be spread through contact with objects contaminated by infected persons as well as direct contact with the blood, body fluids and tissues of infected fruit bats, monkeys, or chimpanzees.

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF EVD

Just like other types of Ebola virus, people infected with the Sudan strain cannot spread the disease until the development of symptoms. Symptoms may appear anywhere from 2 to 21 days after exposure to the virus but are typically 8 to 10 days on average. Symptoms include:

Fever

Fatigue

Muscle pain

Headache

Sore throat

Vomiting

Diarrhoea

Rash

Impaired kidney and liver function

Internal and external bleeding.

PREVENTIVE MEASURES

To prevent the spread of Ebola, the NCDC advises members of the public to adhere to the following precautions:

Wash your hands frequently using soap and water or use hand sanitisers when soap and water are not readily available, and your hand is not visibly soiled.

Avoid physical contact with anyone who has symptoms of an infection with an unknown diagnosis.

Healthcare workers are advised to always adhere to standard precautions. This includes the use of personal protective equipment always when handling patients and always maintaining a high index of suspicion.

TRAVEL ADVICE

The NCDC advises Nigerian citizens and residents to AVOID ALL BUT ESSENTIAL TRAVEL to Uganda for now until public health authorities have determined the outbreak to be contained. When travel to Uganda is unavoidable, travellers are advised to avoid contact with obviously sick persons or suspected cases of Ebola.

The Port Health Services of the Federal Ministry of Health has scaled up the screening of passengers returning from Uganda at POEs.

Travellers to Nigeria with recent travel history to Uganda

Persons already in Nigeria but with recent travel history to or transit through Uganda within the past 21 days who experience symptoms such as fever, muscle pain, sore throat, diarrhoea, weakness, vomiting, stomach pain, or unexplained bleeding or bruising should promptly call 6232 or state ministry of health hotlines for assessment and testing. Such persons SHOULD NOT visit health facilities by themselves to avoid further spread through the shared transport system (public or private). They would be visited at home by dedicated responders for assessment and transported through the designated transport arrangement to the designated treatment centre when required. Intending travellers to Nigeria with the above-stated symptoms before departure SHOULD NOT travel to Nigeria but call to report promptly to Port Health Authorities and/or designated health authorities in the country of departure for testing and care.

Inbound travellers to Nigeria with a recent travel history to or through Uganda without symptoms on departure but who become unwell while on transit are required to avoid contact with people and to report to the Port Health Services on arrival at the point of entry to Nigeria.

Travellers with a travel history to Uganda who show no symptoms on arrival should provide accurate information on the NITP platform to ensure follow-up from health workers. If any of the earlier-mentioned symptoms develop anytime within 21 days of arrival in Nigeria, please:

Self-isolate immediately by staying indoors.

Avoid contact with others including your immediate family.

Call the NCDC 24/7 toll-free line IMMEDIATELY on 6232 or the emergency number of the state ministry of health (SMOH).

Early initiation of supportive treatment has been shown to significantly improve outcomes including reduced deaths.

Please note that local and/or international travel is NOT recommended until the completion of the 21-day follow-up period.

About NCDC

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) is the country’s national public health institute, with the mandate to lead the preparedness, detection, and response to public health emergencies. The Bill for an Act to establish NCDC was signed into law in November 2018, by President Muhammadu Buhari. The mission of the NCDC is ‘To protect the health of Nigerians through evidence-based prevention, integrated disease surveillance and response, using a One Health approach, guided by research, and led by a skilled workforce.

Contact

NCDC Toll-free Number: 6232 | SMS: 08099555577 | WhatsApp: 07087110839 Twitter: | Facebook: | Instagram: | NCDC Media Releases

Signed:

Dr. Ifedayo Adetifa

Director General

Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention.