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NCDC DRASA (Dr. Ameyo Stella Adadevoh) Health Trust DUCIT BLUE SOLUTIONS WHX Lagos SWAp Coordination Office PSHAN Tochi Okwor Onyi Estelle Dr Tochi Okwor, Head of Disease Prevention, NCDC, emphasised the need to bridge the persistent gap between national AMR policies and actual implementation. She acknowledged that Nigeria has already set ambitious, clear targets endorsed at the UN General Assembly, and that now is

<a href="/NCDCgov/">NCDC</a> <a href="/drasatrust/">DRASA (Dr. Ameyo Stella Adadevoh) Health Trust</a> <a href="/Ducit_Blue/">DUCIT BLUE SOLUTIONS</a> <a href="/whxlagos/">WHX Lagos</a> <a href="/SWApGov/">SWAp Coordination Office</a> <a href="/pshan_alliance/">PSHAN</a> <a href="/tokwor7/">Tochi Okwor</a> <a href="/Onyi_Estelle/">Onyi Estelle</a> Dr <a href="/tokwor7/">Tochi Okwor</a>, Head of Disease Prevention, <a href="/NCDCgov/">NCDC</a>, emphasised the need to bridge the persistent gap between national AMR policies and actual implementation. She acknowledged that Nigeria has already set ambitious, clear targets endorsed at the UN General Assembly, and that now is
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NCDC DRASA (Dr. Ameyo Stella Adadevoh) Health Trust DUCIT BLUE SOLUTIONS WHX Lagos SWAp Coordination Office PSHAN Tochi Okwor Onyi Estelle Dr Tochi Okwor stressed that the private sector has largely been missing in action and must be engaged in ways that align with their incentives while upholding the national vision for AMR control. From a One Health standpoint, she also highlighted the vast amount of underutilized

<a href="/NCDCgov/">NCDC</a> <a href="/drasatrust/">DRASA (Dr. Ameyo Stella Adadevoh) Health Trust</a> <a href="/Ducit_Blue/">DUCIT BLUE SOLUTIONS</a> <a href="/whxlagos/">WHX Lagos</a> <a href="/SWApGov/">SWAp Coordination Office</a> <a href="/pshan_alliance/">PSHAN</a> <a href="/tokwor7/">Tochi Okwor</a> <a href="/Onyi_Estelle/">Onyi Estelle</a> Dr <a href="/tokwor7/">Tochi Okwor</a> stressed that the private sector has largely been missing in action and must be engaged in ways that align with their incentives while upholding the national vision for AMR control.

From a One Health standpoint, she also highlighted the vast amount of underutilized
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#WellnessWednesday: Move for a Healthier YOU! ๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿพโ€โ™€๏ธโœจ Itโ€™s not just about eating right, regular physical activity plays a major role in your total well-being. Here are some simple ways to stay active and improve your health: ๐Ÿ“Œ Cardiovascular Exercises ๐Ÿšถโ€โ™€๏ธ Brisk walking ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ Jogging

#WellnessWednesday: Move for a Healthier YOU! ๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿพโ€โ™€๏ธโœจ

Itโ€™s not just about eating right, regular physical activity plays a major role in your total well-being.
Here are some simple ways to stay active and improve your health:

๐Ÿ“Œ Cardiovascular Exercises
๐Ÿšถโ€โ™€๏ธ Brisk walking 
๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ Jogging
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๐ŸŒ™โœจEid Mubarak from all of us at NCDC! As we celebrate this season of reflection, unity, and gratitude, we extend our warmest wishes to all our Muslim colleagues, partners, and fellow Nigerians. May this Eid bring peace, joy, and good health to you and your loved ones. Letโ€™s

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Last Week at #WHXLagos, we hosted a workshop on antimicrobial resistance (AMR), titled "Advancing Private Sector Action in Nigeria's #AMR Response", in partnership with NCDC, DRASA (Dr. Ameyo Stella Adadevoh) Health Trust, and DUCIT BLUE SOLUTIONS.

Last Week at #WHXLagos, we hosted a workshop on antimicrobial resistance (AMR), titled "Advancing Private Sector Action in Nigeria's #AMR Response", in partnership with <a href="/NCDCgov/">NCDC</a>, <a href="/drasatrust/">DRASA (Dr. Ameyo Stella Adadevoh) Health Trust</a>, and <a href="/Ducit_Blue/">DUCIT BLUE SOLUTIONS</a>.
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The UK Health Security Agency #IHR_Strengthening Project, NCDC and Oyo State Government have conducted a Multi-Hazard Risk Assessment to identify, assess and prioritize health risks to improve emergency preparedness and disaster management across the state. Global Health Security, DHSC UK

The <a href="/UKHSA/">UK Health Security Agency</a> #IHR_Strengthening Project, <a href="/NCDCgov/">NCDC</a> and <a href="/oyostategovt/">Oyo State Government</a> have conducted a Multi-Hazard Risk Assessment to identify, assess and prioritize health risks to improve emergency preparedness and disaster management across the state.
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Last week at #WHXLagos, we co-hosted a workshop on antimicrobial resistance (AMR), titled "Advancing Private Sector Action in Nigeriaโ€™s #AMR Response", in partnership with NCDC,DRASA (Dr. Ameyo Stella Adadevoh) Health Trust, and DUCIT BLUE SOLUTIONS, which explored how the private sector can drive Nigeriaโ€™s response to

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๐Ÿ“ข On the 2nd of June 2025, the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) convened key stakeholders for the Dissemination Meeting of the FCT Joint External Evaluation (JEE) โ€” an important step toward strengthening subnational health security and emergency preparedness. The

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๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Happy Democracy Day, Nigeria! Today, we celebrate the power of our voices and the strength of our unity โœŠ๐Ÿพ At the NCDC, we remain committed to safeguarding the health and well-being of all Nigerians because a healthy people power a strong democracy. As we reflect on our

๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Happy Democracy Day, Nigeria!
Today, we celebrate the power of our voices and the strength of our unity โœŠ๐Ÿพ

At the NCDC, we remain committed to safeguarding the health and well-being of all Nigerians because a healthy people power a strong democracy.

As we reflect on our
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๐Ÿšจ Lassa Fever Update | Week 22 (May 26โ€“June 1, 2025) ๐Ÿ“Š 8 new confirmed cases were reported from Ondo, Bauchi, Edo & Nasarawa states. ๐Ÿ“ 747 confirmed cases and 142 deaths have been recorded so far in 2025. โš ๏ธ CFR currently stands at 19.0%, higher than 2024โ€™s 18.1%. ๐Ÿงช 91% of

๐Ÿšจ Lassa Fever Update | Week 22 (May 26โ€“June 1, 2025)

๐Ÿ“Š 8 new confirmed cases were reported from Ondo, Bauchi, Edo &amp; Nasarawa states.
๐Ÿ“ 747 confirmed cases and 142 deaths have been recorded so far in 2025.
โš ๏ธ CFR currently stands at 19.0%, higher than 2024โ€™s 18.1%.
๐Ÿงช 91% of
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#FactFriday ๐Ÿ’ก Did you know? Not all bacteria are harmful. In fact, many are beneficial โ€” helping your body digest food, absorb nutrients, and maintain a healthy immune system. Understanding the role of good bacteria is key to making informed decisions about hygiene,

#FactFriday
๐Ÿ’ก Did you know?

Not all bacteria are harmful. In fact, many are beneficial โ€” helping your body digest food, absorb nutrients, and maintain a healthy immune system.

Understanding the role of good bacteria is key to making informed decisions about hygiene,
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Coordinated research and development for medical countermeasures is key to responding swiftly to outbreaks like Lassa fever and new infectious threats. Join us for this important webinar hosted by WAHO | OOAS, themed: Strengthening Medical Countermeasure R&D Coordination for

Coordinated research and development for medical countermeasures is key to responding swiftly to outbreaks like Lassa fever and new infectious threats.

Join us for this important webinar hosted by <a href="/OoasWaho/">WAHO | OOAS</a>, themed: Strengthening Medical Countermeasure R&amp;D Coordination for
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Effective rodent control helps to break the chain of Lassa fever transmission at its source. Reducing the presence of rodents in public places can significantly lower the risk of outbreaks, protecting individuals and communities. #EndLassaFever WAHO | OOAS NCDC Corona Mgt. Systems

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Science saves lives. Pillar 2 of #ECOWASLIC2025 focuses on advancing research and equitable access to diagnostics, treatments, and vaccines for Lassa fever and other viral hemorrhagic fevers. Innovation is our shield. lassafeverinternationalconference.org #ECOWASLIC2025

Science saves lives.

Pillar 2 of #ECOWASLIC2025 focuses on advancing research and equitable access to diagnostics, treatments, and vaccines for Lassa fever and other viral hemorrhagic fevers.

Innovation is our shield.
lassafeverinternationalconference.org
#ECOWASLIC2025
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โ“ What is Diphtheria? Diphtheria is a serious bacterial infection caused by toxin-producing Corynebacterium diphtheriae that affects the nose, throat, and sometimes, skin of an individual. ๐Ÿ”— Click to watch and learn more about Diphtheria youtu.be/6ZAgfCBDh0c?siโ€ฆ

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๐Ÿšจ Lassa Fever Update | Week 23 (2nd - 8th June, 2025) ๐Ÿ“Š 11 new confirmed cases were reported from Ondo, Bauchi, Edo & Taraba states. ๐Ÿ“ 758 confirmed cases and 143 deaths have been recorded so far in 2025. โš ๏ธ CFR currently stands at 18.9%, higher than 2024โ€™s 17.8%. ๐Ÿ’ก Letโ€™s

๐Ÿšจ Lassa Fever Update | Week 23 (2nd - 8th June, 2025)

๐Ÿ“Š 11 new confirmed cases were reported from Ondo, Bauchi, Edo &amp; Taraba states.
๐Ÿ“ 758 confirmed cases and 143 deaths have been recorded so far in 2025.
โš ๏ธ CFR currently stands at 18.9%, higher than 2024โ€™s 17.8%.

๐Ÿ’ก Letโ€™s