Great to see some of the work previously done to support sub-national health security capacities in #Nigeria reflect in the keynote address by the DG @NCDCgov@IfedayoTiffy at the @nighealthwatch policy dialogue. Since 2017, Nigeria has conducted;
New publication alert.
Here we discussed #Nigeria's progress with compliance with IHR 2005 and building #health#security capacities between 2017 (initial JEE) and 2019 (mid-term JEE).
https://t.co/2uAkeKpcz7
As we look to strengthen #HealthSecurity within and across borders, we also need to share some of the key lessons learned. Kudos to the immense work by our Principal, @phasow and team. #AAR#IHR#OutbreakStories#Nigeria
See link to book here https://t.co/FpJaL57HKx
Today, we hosted a one day training on the Health Security Assessment tool for the evaluation of health security capacities for Kebbi, Kano & Enugu States.
This defines NCDC's strategic support to improve capacity to prevent, detect & respond to disease outbreaks in states.
Subnational Emergency Preparedness and Response Capacity Building (SERCB) project aims at strengthening emergency preparedness and response at the state
level using Health Security Assessment tool.
We are happy to have supported this exercise working with the @NCDCgov . Health security core capacities need to be built at the sub-national level if we are to prevent, detect and respond to the next, inevitable disease outbreak.
Subnational Emergency Preparedness and Response Capacity Building (SERCB) project aims at strengthening emergency preparedness and response at the state
level using Health Security Assessment tool.
#PTFCOVID19 has updated the guideline for places of worship.
Let's all adhere to these guideline to prevent further spread of #COVID19.
The elderly & those with underlying health conditions should worship at home, in order not to expose themselves to #COVID19.
Speakers
1. Mr. Okolie Elvis Anyaehiechukwu
Executive Secretary AfriYAN Nigeria
2. Ms. Zillah Yeyedu Waminaje
Public Health Professional
Panelists;
Dr Kayode Fasominu
Mr. Benedict Essong
Ms. Abang charity
@VolteHealth
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