To ensure global health security, every country needs a robust public health system that can rapidly respond to emergencies. We are working with Nigeria to strengthen public health institutions that stop diseases from spreading faster and farther.

We are supporting Nigeria to strengthen its healthcare system to ensure women have access to HIV testing, treatment, & support. Testing pregnant women for HIV & linking those who test positive to treatment is an effective way to prevent transmission of HIV from mother to child.

It’s World #HandHygiene Day.

Did you know that practicing proper #handhygiene in healthcare settings can significantly reduce healthcare-associated infections and the transmission of diseases?

Join in spreading awareness and the 12 steps of #handhygiene 🧼

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Clean hands, healthy life! In commemoration of World Hygiene Day, let's make a splash with good hygiene habits! Washing your hands properly is one of the simplest & most effective ways to prevent the spread of illnesses. Follow these easy steps to keep your hands clean & healthy.

As we join the world in celebrating Hand Hygiene Day 2024, remember, clean hands save lives! Let's all do our part to promote good hand hygiene and prevent the spread of germs.

#HappyHandHygieneDay #CleanHandsSaveLives #ECEWS

Germs from unwashed hands can spread to other objects like handrails, tabletops, or toys, and then to another person’s hands. Removing germs through handwashing helps prevent the spread of diseases and infections.

Today is World Hand Hygiene Day!
Handwashing with soap and water is one of the simplest, most effective ways to stop the spread of germs and stay healthy.

Everyone plays a role in creating a healthier future – from parents to policymakers. This #WorldImmunizationWeek , let’s continue investing in immunization to ensure everyone can access life-saving vaccines. Together we can protect communities and save lives!

Every year, vaccine-preventable diseases put countless children at risk. This #WorldImmunizationWeek , we say thank you to the health workers who tirelessly strive to reach every last child. Your commitment paves the way to a healthier future for all!

We worked with Nigeria to eradicate wild polio from its borders. Now, thanks to a new vaccine – nOPV2 – Nigeria is making immense strides in eliminating all types of polio. Learn more about Nigeria’s #EndPolio success story: nigeria.makepoliohistory.org
#WorldImmunizationWeek

We work with Nigeria’s public health experts to help the country strengthen its public health infrastructure so states can detect and stop outbreaks before they spread nationally or globally.

Through U.S. President's Malaria Initiative (PMI), we work with Nigeria’s government & partners to fight malaria. By providing technical assistance & prioritizing areas with the highest burden, we are proud to help reduce death & illness. Learn more: pmi.gov/where-we-work/… #WorldMalariaDay

This week, we join the global community to mark World Immunization Week, a global public health campaign to raise awareness and increase rates of immunization against vaccine-preventable diseases around the world. #WorldImmunizationWeek

We support community-based organizations to provide home-based services to people who test positive for HIV & their families. This approach is focused on populations with the highest HIV risk including families of people living with HIV, pregnant women, and their children.

We are helping Nigeria to meet its Global Health Security Agenda goals, through support for sustainable laboratory networks that can safely, accurately, and quickly identify disease threats.

#CDAGreene joined @USCDCNigeria at their Biannual Meeting where he commended the use of science to guide program planning & implementation. He encouraged partners to continue learning from each other to end #HIV as a public-health threat. Learn more >> tinyurl.com/2aw265nd

We hosted our 4th Biannual Stakeholder Engagement meeting where national, state, and implementing partners spent two days focusing on improving public health through science and building strong state-led public health programs. Read more here: ng.usembassy.gov/u-s-cdc-hosts-…

People frequently touch their eyes, nose, and mouth without realizing it. Germs can get into the body this way and make us sick. Washing hands helps prevent illnesses and the spread of germs to others.

Training for the @USCDCNigeria-supported Public Health Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Recovery Fellows began today. The 8-month program aims to strengthen surge capacity and workforce development at regional, national, and local levels in West African countries.

Today we donated essential lab equipment to NCDC for use in Nigeria’s ongoing outbreak responses. It is part of our commitment to working with the Government of Nigeria to protect the health of Nigerians. Read more: ng.usembassy.gov/u-s-government…