Mildred Okowa-Igumbor

Wife |Mother 👨‍👩‍👦‍👦| Public Health Physician | Epidemiologist 🌍 🔍📈 | Entrepreneur |Love God ❤️🙏 Love people ❤️

[Mildred Okowa-Igumbor @okowamildred]

It’s time to get back to work with renewed energy, fresh ideas, and an even greater commitment to the work that matters. 💪🏽

[Mildred Okowa-Igumbor @okowamildred]

I’ve had such a wonderful and refreshing time away - beautiful moments on holiday with family, much-needed rest, and time to recharge.❤️

But now, my holiday has come to an end! 😄

[Mildred Okowa-Igumbor @okowamildred]

Here’s to a September filled with purpose, progress, impact, and beautiful results🥂

Happy New Month! 💚

#MildredOkowa
#HappyNewMonth
#PurposeAndImpact

[Mildred Okowa-Igumbor @okowamildred]

🌿 Hello September!

May September bring you the grace to begin again, the strength to keep going, and the joy of seeing the seeds you planted finally bear fruit. 🌱✨

A new month.
A fresh start.
New goals.
And plenty of work to do! 😉

[Mildred Okowa-Igumbor @okowamildred]

Happy New Month ❤️
God bless 🙏

[Epidemiology Unit, Delta State Ministry of Health @EpidUnitDSMOH]

The Delta State Epidemiologist participated in the Health Security Scorecard Data Review Workshop organized by the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF).

[Epidemiology Unit, Delta State Ministry of Health @EpidUnitDSMOH]

The workshop provided a platform for states to present, review, and validate their submitted data, while identifying state-specific gaps, challenges, and opportunities to enhance subnational health security systems.

[WHO African Region @WHOAFRO]

𝐐: Why is regular #handwashing important during an #Ebola outbreak?
𝐀: Handwashing helps reduce the risk of infection by removing viruses that may be present on hands after contact with contaminated surfaces or people. It is one of the simplest and most effective ways to protect individuals, families and health workers during outbreaks.

Learn more: https://t.co/NLKE4nktpV

[WHO African Region @WHOAFRO]

Q: How does the #Ebola virus spread from one person to another?
A: Ebola spreads through direct contact with the blood, body fluids, or tissues of an infected person, including someone who has died from the disease. It can also spread through contaminated objects such as bedding, clothing or medical equipment. Health workers and caregivers are at higher risk if infection prevention measures are not strictly followed.

Q: What are the common signs and symptoms of #Ebola infection?
A: Common symptoms include sudden fever, weakness, headache, muscle pain and sore throat. As the disease progresses, patients may develop vomiting, diarrhea, rash, stomach pain and, in some cases, bleeding. Symptoms can appear between 2 and 21 days after exposure to the virus.

Q: Which groups of people are most at risk of getting #Ebola?
A: People most at risk include hunters, family members caring for infected relatives, health workers without adequate protective equipment, laboratory personnel handling samples, and individuals involved in unsafe burial practices. Communities with frequent population movement or limited access to healthcare may also face increased risk during outbreaks.

Learn more about #Ebola disease:

https://t.co/iKFx4gqIrL

[Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus @DrTedros]

As surveillance efforts have been scaled up in the #DRC #Ebola response, more than 900 suspected cases have been identified so far, including 101 confirmed cases.

In Ituri province, the epicentre of the outbreak, nearly 5 million people live amid ongoing conflict. Today, 1 in 4 people are in need of humanitarian assistance, and 1 in 5 are internally displaced.

The violence is forcing people to flee, including health and humanitarian workers. This is severely impeding efforts to scale up Ebola contact tracing and identify infections early enough to provide supportive care. Ongoing insecurity and fear are also fueling mistrust within communities.

@WHO and humanitarian health partners maintain a presence across Ituri, including in some of the hardest-to-reach and most insecure areas. Communities are facing not only the threat of Ebola, but also a wide range of diseases.

Our Health Cluster partners are supporting the delivery of:
* maternal, reproductive, newborn, child, and adolescent healthcare
* treatment of severe acute malnutrition with complications
* mental health services, wound care, and support for survivors of sexual violence
* medical supplies
* routine immunization
* community health services

Delivering a comprehensive package of healthcare services is essential - not only to meet urgent health needs, but also to build the trust that is critical for an effective Ebola response.

[Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus @DrTedros]

#Ebola Bundibugyo virus update:
- So far, 101 cases have been confirmed in the #DRC, including 10 confirmed deaths. But we know the epidemic in the DRC is much larger. There are now more than 900 suspected cases and 220 suspected deaths.
- #Uganda has reported two additional confirmed cases among healthcare workers, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to seven, including one confirmed death.

We are continuing to scale up the response with our partners, and we expect more cases to be identified in the coming days and weeks.

The sooner we can trace people with infections and identify their contacts, the sooner we can provide the care they need and bring this outbreak under control.

[NCDC @NCDCgov]

🚨 PUBLIC HEALTH ADVISORY 🚨

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has released a Public Health Advisory to address the recent reports of a Hantavirus cluster linked to international cruise ship travel involving multiple countries.

At this time, there is NO confirmed case of Hantavirus in Nigeria, and the overall risk to the public remains low.

🦠 What is Hantavirus?
Hantaviruses are viruses mainly carried by rodents. Humans can become infected through contact with infected rodents, their urine, droppings, saliva, or contaminated dust.

⚠️ Possible symptoms include:
☑️ Fever
☑️ Fatigue and body aches
☑️ Headache
☑️ Stomach-related symptoms
☑️ Difficulty breathing in severe cases

✅ How to protect yourself:
✔️ Keep your environment clean
✔️ Prevent rodent infestation
✔️ Store food properly
✔️ Dispose of waste safely
✔️ Avoid contact with rodents and their droppings
✔️ Practice regular hand hygiene

The NCDC is actively monitoring the situation and strengthening surveillance for emerging infectious diseases.

Please rely only on verified updates from official public health authorities and avoid spreading misinformation.

#PublicHealth #NCDCNigeria #Hantavirus #HealthAdvisory

[Epidemiology Unit, Delta State Ministry of Health @EpidUnitDSMOH]

🧼World Hand Hygiene Day 2026✋

The Epidemiology Unit of Delta State Ministry of Health, marked this year’s World Hand Hygiene Day, themed “Safe lives: clean your hands,” with a visit to the Federal Medical Centre (FMC, Asaba), to engage healthcare workers and patients

[Mildred Okowa-Igumbor @okowamildred]

🧴 Clean your hands:
A simple act. A powerful impact.

Commit today—make hand hygiene a daily habit.

Together, we can significantly reduce the spread of infectious diseases.

#InfectionPrevention
#HandHygiene
#CleanHandsSaveLives

[Mildred Okowa-Igumbor @okowamildred]

🧼 Clean hands save lives—every day, everywhere.

On this World Hand Hygiene Day, we are reminded that proper hand hygiene remains one of the simplest and most effective ways to prevent infections.

#InfectionPrevention
#HandHygiene
#CleanHandsSaveLives

[Mildred Okowa-Igumbor @okowamildred]

From healthcare facilities to our homes and communities, clean hands protect us all.

✋ Wash your hands with soap and water for 20–40 seconds, or use an alcohol-based hand rub.

Take a moment to reflect—
every handshake, every surface, every contact matters.

[Mildred Okowa-Igumbor @okowamildred]

Every stakeholder has a role to play.
Every action counts. Every life matters. Together, we can eliminate malaria and build a healthier, more resilient future for all.

#EndMalaria #WorldMalariaDay2026

[Mildred Okowa-Igumbor @okowamildred]

World Malaria Day 2026 is a powerful reminder that the fight against malaria is no longer just a distant goal, it is an achievable reality.

#WorldMalariaDay2026

[Mildred Okowa-Igumbor @okowamildred]

Ending malaria requires more than awareness, it demands sustained commitment. Communities must be empowered to take preventive measures. Health systems must ensure timely diagnosis and treatment. Policymakers must continue to invest in malaria control programs.