Thread by @Chikwe_I

For the last two months, the #NCDCTeam has been working with colleagues at @NphcdaNG & in states, to respond to an outbreak of #yellowfever in #Bauchi and four other states.

Outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases provide a setback for health security

#NCDCSundayReflections

#Yellowfever is a disease that has a vaccine that provides life-long immunity once taken.

This means that people who have the disease in Nigeria either:

1. Missed the vaccine given at routine childhood immunisation
2. Traveled to Nigeria without getting the vaccine

While we at @NCDCgov continue to respond to these outbreaks, it is important for Nigerians to take better responsibility for their health.

Ensure you, your family members, friends, colleagues and workers are vaccinated against #yellowfever

The mosquito that transmits the #yellowfever virus can be found in different parts of our country.

It is important for people traveling to Nigeria and other countries where #yellowfever is endemic, to ensure they are vaccinated to stay safe

Over the last year, we have worked with @WHO to increase the number of yellow fever testing labs in country, from four to seven.

With this, all zones in Nigeria now have a lab that can test for #yellowfever to ensure early detection

We’re also receiving support from @Facebook for an online campaign to share information on signs, symptoms and ways to prevent #yellowfever.

This is one way the private sector is supporting health security in #Nigeria

#YellowFeverInfo

If every child recieves #yellowfever vaccine, there’s no reason why we should continue to have outbreaks of the disease

We keep pushing with our colleagues at @NphcdaNG to ensure that #yellowfever is eliminated in #Nigeria

All Nigerians have a part to play in reaching this goal