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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
#PreventMpox
Love ❤️ and #Meningitis !
In this #HealthTori episode, we explore the story of a young man facing ongoing challenges stemming from a #Meningitis 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 #LassaFever -associated symptoms.
Early symptoms of #LassaFever 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.
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.
#Handwashing
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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 #HealthTori drama via:
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#MeningitisAwareness
🎙️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.
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#stayinformed ,
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
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
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