As part of the commemoration of 2024 NESD a quiz competition was organized for schools with the Collaboration of Federal Ministry of Education to fill knowledge gap in children and sensitize them on the importance of practicing proper sanitation.

Stakeholder Review Workshop on the review and update of Integrated National Environmental Health Surveillance System

The UK Health Security Agency #IHR_Strengthening Project, FAO Nigeria & WHO Nigeria are collaborating with EHSDivision, Federal Ministry of Environment. to review the National Environmental Surveillance Guidelines. This will integrate health data, define reportable incidents, and strengthen cross-sector collaboration. 🇬🇧🤝🇳🇬

Mosquitoes are carriers of various diseases, including #Malaria, #YellowFever, #DengueFever, and #ZikaVirus, with cases rising during the rainy season. You can protect yourself: ➡Eliminate stagnant water to prevent mosquito breeding ➡Use mosquito repellent and wear clothing

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*Stop burning bushes and felling trees. *Stop removal of vegetation around the river banks. *Pave, plant trees and grasses on bare ground. *Seek the government's approval before any construction. Together we can mitigate flood and erosion in Edo State. #erosioncontrol #Flood

Healthy People + Healthy Animals + Healthy Environment = One Health. #OneHealth #OneHealthNigeria

The Health of Humans, Animals and Environment are closely interlinked. Diseases like mpox outbreak , Lassa fever are emerging as a result of the close contact between Human, Animal and the Ecosystem. #OneHealthNigeria

Unsafe practices such as improper disposal of refuse and open defecation endanger the safety of water used for drinking and personal use. This rainy season: ✅Only consume water from safe sources ✅Stop open defaecation ✅Dispose of trash properly ✅Ensure proper drainage of

Practice of good and proper personal and environmental hygiene and sanitation can prevent Mpox #onehealthapproach #onehealthnigeria #preventmpox

#Cholera is a waterborne disease, and the risk of transmission is higher when there is poor sanitation and disruption of clean water supply. The long-term solution for #cholera control lies: ➡️Safe drinking water ➡️Proper environmental sanitation ➡️ Proper personal hygiene

Cholera can be prevented by practicing proper Environmental Sanitation and proper personal hygiene… Nigerians let’s work together to prevent the spread of Cholera. #STOPcholera #OneHealth #OneHealthNigeria

Cholera is preventable if we maintain good personal and environmental hygiene. You matter, so prioritize good hygiene (e.g., washing your hands, cleaning your surroundings, consuming only clean and safe drinking water). #STOPCholera

People who consume potentially contaminated food or fruits without washing and cooking properly are at higher risk of #cholera infection. ✅Ensure that food is well cooked before consumption. ✅Only consume raw food such as fruits and vegetables, after washing thoroughly with