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Breakthrough ACTION-Nigeria(@BANigeria) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Question:
How can Mpox be prevented?

Answer:
• Avoid direct contact with wildlife, especially those found sick or dead.
• If you need to touch wildlife that is sick or dead, use something to protect yourself from infection

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Love ❤️ and !

In this episode, we explore the story of a young man facing ongoing challenges stemming from a infection he had during childhood.

🔗Listen, learn and share full episode
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Not all fevers are malaria!

Report early to a healthcare facility when experiencing -associated symptoms.

Early symptoms of include fever, body weakness, sore throat, muscle & chest pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, cough & abdominal pain.

Not all fevers are malaria! Report early to a healthcare facility when experiencing #LassaFever-associated symptoms. Early symptoms of #LassaFever include fever, body weakness, sore throat, muscle & chest pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, cough & abdominal pain.
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Not all fevers are malaria!

Report early to a healthcare facility when experiencing -associated symptoms.

Early symptoms of include fever, body weakness, sore throat, muscle & chest pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, cough & abdominal pain.

Not all fevers are malaria! Report early to a healthcare facility when experiencing #LassaFever-associated symptoms. Early symptoms of #LassaFever include fever, body weakness, sore throat, muscle & chest pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, cough & abdominal pain.
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It was an honor for me today to present Nigeria’s statement at the 77th World Health Assembly, discussing the theme “All for Health, Health for All.” This theme aligns perfectly with Nigeria’s Health Sector Renewal Investment Initiative, aimed at ensuring improved quality health

It was an honor for me today to present Nigeria’s statement at the 77th World Health Assembly, discussing the theme “All for Health, Health for All.” This theme aligns perfectly with Nigeria’s Health Sector Renewal Investment Initiative, aimed at ensuring improved quality health
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Handwashing removes germs, dirt, and other harmful and unwanted substances on the hands.

This video shows the steps to handwashing to prevent the spread of diseases and to protect oneself.



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What impact can we achieve when our religious leaders actively take the lead on health promotion issues?

🔗Listen, learn to the full drama via:
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🎙️New riveting episodes of our drama series are out.

Join our different characters- young, elderly, male, female, religious and traditional leaders as they delve into the world of prevention.

🔗Listen and share: youtube.com/playlist?list=…

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🎙️New riveting episodes of our #HealthTori drama series are out. Join our different characters- young, elderly, male, female, religious and traditional leaders as they delve into the world of #Meningitis prevention. 🔗Listen and share: youtube.com/playlist?list=… #stayinformed,
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At the NCDC, we believe that every child has the right to good health.

This means growing up strong and healthy, with access to clean water, nutritious food, safe environments and required routine vaccinations.

On this special day and every day, let us all take the

At the @NCDCgov, we believe that every child has the right to good health. This means growing up strong and healthy, with access to clean water, nutritious food, safe environments and required routine vaccinations. On this special day and every day, let us all take the
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People of all age groups who come in contact with the urine, faeces, saliva, or blood of rats or infected persons are at risk of getting infected with .

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🪤Use traps to get rid of rats in the house
👐🏽Do not touch rats, dead or alive with your bare

People of all age groups who come in contact with the urine, faeces, saliva, or blood of rats or infected persons are at risk of getting infected with #LassaFever. #TakeResponsibility: 🪤Use traps to get rid of rats in the house 👐🏽Do not touch rats, dead or alive with your bare
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Today, I had the privilege of reporting back to Nigerians and account of our stewardship of the health sector over the past several months. The pages below are the notes that guided my remarks.

It is such an honor to serve and I remain grateful to HE President Bola Ahmed Tinubu,

Today, I had the privilege of reporting back to Nigerians and account of our stewardship of the health sector over the past several months. The pages below are the notes that guided my remarks. It is such an honor to serve and I remain grateful to HE President Bola Ahmed Tinubu,
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We are pleased to have Olajide Idris join us at as a plenary speaker! Dr. Olajide Idris is the 3rd Director General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control & Prevention (NCDC). NCDC

Register now before prices go up after My 31st! ow.ly/TPGy50RT3Iz

We are pleased to have Olajide Idris join us at #ICID2024 as a plenary speaker! Dr. Olajide Idris is the 3rd Director General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control & Prevention (NCDC). @NCDCgov Register now before prices go up after My 31st! ow.ly/TPGy50RT3Iz
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A dirty environment aids the spread of infectious diseases such as among others.

Always maintain a clean environment in your homes and communities.

A dirty environment aids the spread of infectious diseases such as #cholera among others. Always maintain a clean environment in your homes and communities. #StopCholera
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Unwashed hands, untreated water, and uncovered food are some of the ways germs are spread.

Personal and environmental hygiene remains one of the best ways to STOP .

Watch this little boy's story on cholera:
youtube.com/watch?v=jG1VNS…

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Unwashed hands, untreated water, and uncovered food are some of the ways germs are spread.

Personal and environmental hygiene remains one of the best ways to STOP .

Watch this little boy's story on cholera:
youtube.com/watch?v=jG1VNS…

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As part of efforts towards strengthening subnational epidemic preparedness and response we supported the LSMOH to conduct the external evaluation of Lagos State's Health Security Capacities in line with the core capacities.

This is to assess the

As part of efforts towards strengthening subnational epidemic preparedness and response we supported the @LSMOH to conduct the external evaluation of Lagos State's Health Security Capacities in line with the #InternationalHealthRegulation core capacities. This is to assess the
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Your input is crucial in shaping better prevention, treatment and control strategies against in Nigeria.

📋Take our KAP Survey to share your knowledge, attitudes, and practices.

🔗Survey link
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Your input is crucial in shaping better prevention, treatment and control strategies against #Meningitis in Nigeria. 📋Take our #Meningitis KAP Survey to share your knowledge, attitudes, and practices. 🔗Survey link forms.gle/R5uxSdet2nPNQv…
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Under the leadership of HCMH Muhammad Ali Pate, the Sector-Wide Approach ( ) for the health sector tasks @fmohnigeria with engaging with development partners to initiate reforms and enhance quality health outcomes for all Nigerians.

Yesterday, our DG, Dr. Jide Idris, led the

Under the leadership of HCMH @muhammadpate, the Sector-Wide Approach (#SWAp) for the health sector tasks @fmohnigeria with engaging with development partners to initiate reforms and enhance quality health outcomes for all Nigerians. Yesterday, our DG, Dr. Jide Idris, led the
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b. The animal looks like it is poisoned. It is usually quiet and may not respond to calls. This is followed by paralysis, excessive salivation, and blindness, then death.

Learn more on the NCDC website here: ncdc.gov.ng/diseases/facts…

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