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Unvaccinated and partially vaccinated individuals are more susceptible to getting infected with diseases such as #COVID19, #diphtheria, #measles, #Meningitis etc. Visit a primary healthcare facility to get vaccinated if you're unsure of your vaccination status. #HumanlyPossible…
LIVE from the #DefeatMeningitis High-Level Meeting with @DrTedros x.com/i/broadcasts/1…
Nigeria’s immunisation schedule focuses on protecting against diseases such as polio, measles, diphtheria, whooping cough, tuberculosis, yellow fever, and many more And you play a big role in this by getting vaccinated. Stay up to date with your vaccines to keep yourself, loved…
The #COVID19 pandemic caused a global and national decline in immunisation coverage. While more than 4 million more children were vaccinated globally in 2022 compared to 2021, there were still 20 million children who missed out on one or more of their vaccines.…
It's #WorldImmunizationWeek #Immunization is one of humanity's greatest achievements helping to eradicate smallpox and save at least 3 million lives a year. And you’re part of it. By being vaccinated, you’re helping to keep others safe. Now we need your help again. We’re…
#WorldImmunizationWeek It’s been 50 years since the Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI) and Immunization campaigns have enabled us to eradicate smallpox, nearly defeat polio, and ensure more children survive and thrive than ever before. However, In the last few years during…
Over the last 50 years, immunization campaigns have enabled us to eradicate #smallpox, nearly defeat #polio, and ensure more people survive and thrive than ever before. Achieving #ImmunizationForAll is #HumanlyPossible with our collective efforts. #WorldImmunizationWeek
In a recent 2-day Nigeria Pandemic Fund Proposal Writing Workshop, the #onehealth sectors brought together key stakeholders and partners to collaboratively develop a dynamic, robust, multi-sectoral, and comprehensive proposal for the country The Nigeria Pandemic Fund application…
5. AMR undermines progress in medical advancements, jeopardizing the ability to control infectious diseases and respond to public health emergencies. When we protect ourselves #AMR effect we are protecting our neighbour and the country. Stop the misuse and abuse of drugs.
4. Antibiotics are critical for preventing infections during surgeries and cancer treatments. As AMR increases, the risks associated with these procedures also increase.
2. Resistant infections often require longer hospital stays, additional tests, and more intensive care, leading to higher healthcare costs. 3. AMR can result in infections that are difficult or impossible to treat, leading to increased illness and death. #Amr
 Effects on human 1. When common infections become resistant to first-line antibiotics, doctors must turn to more expensive or toxic alternatives, which may not always be effective. #AMR
2. Poor hygiene practices in healthcare settings and in the community can spread resistant bacteria. 3. Use of antibiotics in livestock farming can contribute to the emergence of resistant strains, which can then be transferred to humans through food chains or the environment.
This resistance makes it harder or impossible to treat infections caused by these resistant organisms. Here are three ways in which our behaviour leads to Antimicrobial resistance: 1. Overuse and Misuse of Medications: Taking antibiotics when they are not needed.
What is AMR, Causes and how does it affect you? Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a phenomenon where microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites evolve to become resistant to antimicrobial agents like antibiotics, antivirals, antifungals, and antiparasitics.
Individuals at higher risk of #diphtheria infection are strongly advised to get vaccinated against diphtheria. Visit a primary health care centre close to you to get the anti-diphtheria vaccine. #TakeResponsibility to stay safe and healthy.
We have published our latest #LassaFever epidemiology data. Here you can find a summary of all the latest figures in our weekly infographic.🔽 The full report can be accessed via 🔗ncdc.gov.ng/diseases/sitre…
Three (3) doses of the pentavalent vaccine are recommended for children in the 6th-, 10th- and 14th- week of life according to the @NphcdaNG childhood immunisation schedule. Parents and caregivers should ensure that their children are fully vaccinated against #diphtheria to stay…
Leading the response efforts to the emergence of an unknown illness in Sokoto State, our DG Dr Jide Idris, embarked on a high-level mission to Sokoto State for a meeting with key stakeholders. At the Sokoto Public Health Emergency Operations Centre, updates on various response…
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4. Antibiotics are critical for preventing infections during surgeries and cancer treatments. As AMR increases, the risks associated with these procedures also increase.
2. Resistant infections often require longer hospital stays, additional tests, and more intensive care, leading to higher healthcare costs. 3. AMR can result in infections that are difficult or impossible to treat, leading to increased illness and death. #Amr
 Effects on human 1. When common infections become resistant to first-line antibiotics, doctors must turn to more expensive or toxic alternatives, which may not always be effective. #AMR
2. Poor hygiene practices in healthcare settings and in the community can spread resistant bacteria. 3. Use of antibiotics in livestock farming can contribute to the emergence of resistant strains, which can then be transferred to humans through food chains or the environment.
This resistance makes it harder or impossible to treat infections caused by these resistant organisms. Here are three ways in which our behaviour leads to Antimicrobial resistance: 1. Overuse and Misuse of Medications: Taking antibiotics when they are not needed.
What is AMR, Causes and how does it affect you? Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a phenomenon where microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites evolve to become resistant to antimicrobial agents like antibiotics, antivirals, antifungals, and antiparasitics.
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