Sola Aruna

[Sola Aruna @solaruna]

@colinbrown_id @SMHopkins Congratulations Colin!

[Sola Aruna @solaruna]

@OyeRonke_ @LSHTM Congratulations @OyeRonke_ !

[Sola Aruna @solaruna]

@GillAtkinson11 Wishing you the very best for future, post-retirement

[Sola Aruna @solaruna]

@AlexGasasira @mfa_tanzania @WHO_Tanzania @WHO @WHOAFRO @ProfJanabi @WHONigeria @WHOLiberia @DrTedros Congratulations, @AlexGasasira! All the very best.

[Sola Aruna @solaruna]

@nighealthwatch @VIhekweazu @ProfIAbubakar @ucl @UCLGlobalHealth @LancetGH @Chikwe_I @UCLPopHealthSci @uclnews @iruka_okeke @seyeabimbola @DrTolullah @BlanchetKarl Congratulations to @ProfIAbubakar!

[UK in Nigeria🇬🇧🇳🇬 @UKinNigeria]

Strengthening chemical emergency preparedness: @UKHSA, @NCDCgov and stakeholders are collaboratively reviewing the co-developed Chemical Chapter for Nigeria's National Multihazard Plan for rapid detection, assessment and management of chemical threats.
🇬🇧⚕️🇳🇬
@Fmohnigeria

[Sola Aruna @solaruna]

@VIhekweazu @alagboso @nighealthwatch Congratulations to @nighealthwatch. Well deserved!

[Nigeria Health Watch @nighealthwatch]

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#SoJoNigeria

[Sola Aruna @solaruna]

@Chikwe_I @dg @DrTedros @DrMikeRyan Trust is earned, and you have obviously earned this. Congratulations @Chikwe_I

[UK in Nigeria🇬🇧🇳🇬 @UKinNigeria]

.@UKHSA #IHR_Strengthening Project in collaboration with @NCDCgov holds the 6th edition of Exercise Keep Pushing!
The annual simulation exercise strengthens emergency preparedness across 🇳🇬, engaging Ondo, Kwara, Borno, Abia, Kano, FCT and relevant Ministries, Depts. & Agencies.

[Sola Aruna @solaruna]

@UKHSA #IHR_Strengthening Project was pleased to participate in this important inaugural workshop and looks forward to the implementation of the TAC @UKinNigeria @UKgovGHS @KathleenGlobal @bumyn15

[ECOWAS Centre for Surveillance and Disease Control @Ecowas_cdc]

Last week, @Ecowas_cdc organized the inaugural workshop to establish the Technical Advisory Council (TAC) of the @Ecowas_cdc. This event took place from February 18 to 19, 2025, in Abuja, Nigeria.

The TAC is an essential management body of @Ecowas_cdc , responsible for providing technical advice to the Executive Director @JMDiarrass. Its role is fundamental in ensuring the scientific excellence of the Centre's activities and formulating strategic recommendations based on global best practices for managing emerging health threats in the region.

The primary missions of the TAC include:

1.⁠ ⁠Ensuring the scientific excellence of the Centre's activities.
2.⁠ ⁠Providing strategic advice on health threats in the ECOWAS region.
3.⁠ ⁠Promoting the exchange of information and sharing of knowledge on health threats.

This event has brought together the Directors of the National Coordination Institutions (NCI) of the @ecowas_cedeao Member States, as well as technical and financial partners such as WHO, Africa CDC, GIZ/RPPP, IPD, AFENET, World Bank, UKSHA, European Union, BMGF, DHIO, ADRAP, and Pandemic Threats/FIND.

In conclusion, this inaugural workshop marks a significant milestone in strengthening regional capacities for managing health threats. By bringing together experts and key institutions, @Ecowas_cdc is committed to implementing effective strategies to safeguard health security within @ecowas_cedeao. The TAC, as a consultative entity, will play a crucial role in guiding future initiatives and fostering increased cooperation among various stakeholders.

@AbdouKolley
@GouvcI
@USAIDWestAfrica
@UKHSA
@giz_gmbh
@Fmohnigeria
@USAIDGH
@USAIDWestAfrica
@NPHIL6
@santegouv_sn
@cousenegal
@cous_senegal
@MSPS_Togo
@mohgovgh
@mohs_sl
@MohGambia
@WHOAFRO
@SalamGueye
@solaruna
@UKinNigeria
@muhammadpate
@ECOWAS_RAHC
@mariannebonkano
@onesimec
@vicfatimehin
@Dr_Babacar
@_GHSofficial
@Gouvci
@USCDCNIGERIA
@mohs_sl
@AishatUsman13
@ezekielagir
@anss_guinee
@Santeci
@AFENETAfrica

[ECOWAS Centre for Surveillance and Disease Control @Ecowas_cdc]

Last week, @Ecowas_cdc organized the inaugural workshop to establish the Technical Advisory Council (TAC) of the @Ecowas_cdc. This event took place from February 18 to 19, 2025, in Abuja, Nigeria.

The TAC is an essential management body of @Ecowas_cdc , responsible for providing technical advice to the Executive Director @JMDiarrass. Its role is fundamental in ensuring the scientific excellence of the Centre's activities and formulating strategic recommendations based on global best practices for managing emerging health threats in the region.

The primary missions of the TAC include:

1.⁠ ⁠Ensuring the scientific excellence of the Centre's activities.
2.⁠ ⁠Providing strategic advice on health threats in the ECOWAS region.
3.⁠ ⁠Promoting the exchange of information and sharing of knowledge on health threats.

This event has brought together the Directors of the National Coordination Institutions (NCI) of the @ecowas_cedeao Member States, as well as technical and financial partners such as WHO, Africa CDC, GIZ/RPPP, IPD, AFENET, World Bank, UKSHA, European Union, BMGF, DHIO, ADRAP, and Pandemic Threats/FIND.

In conclusion, this inaugural workshop marks a significant milestone in strengthening regional capacities for managing health threats. By bringing together experts and key institutions, @Ecowas_cdc is committed to implementing effective strategies to safeguard health security within @ecowas_cedeao. The TAC, as a consultative entity, will play a crucial role in guiding future initiatives and fostering increased cooperation among various stakeholders.

@AbdouKolley
@GouvcI
@USAIDWestAfrica
@UKHSA
@giz_gmbh
@Fmohnigeria
@USAIDGH
@USAIDWestAfrica
@NPHIL6
@santegouv_sn
@cousenegal
@cous_senegal
@MSPS_Togo
@mohgovgh
@mohs_sl
@MohGambia
@WHOAFRO
@SalamGueye
@solaruna
@UKinNigeria
@muhammadpate
@ECOWAS_RAHC
@mariannebonkano
@onesimec
@vicfatimehin
@Dr_Babacar
@_GHSofficial
@Gouvci
@USCDCNIGERIA
@mohs_sl
@AishatUsman13
@ezekielagir
@anss_guinee
@Santeci
@AFENETAfrica

[Sola Aruna @solaruna]

An acorn well on its way to being an oak tree with @NCDCgov firmly in the driving seat engaging with sub-national entities and stakeholders. #Keeppushing

[Chikwe Ihekweazu @Chikwe_I]

Great to see a small seed, planted many years ago, bearing fruit.

#Keeppushing guys! 🫶🏾🫶🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[Sola Aruna @solaruna]

@UKgovGHS @KathleenGlobal

[NCDC @NCDCgov]

🔹 Strengthening Public Health Leadership 🔹

@UKHSA, through the International Health Regulations Strengthening Project (IHR SP), is supporting NCDC in organising the Senior Leadership Symposium.

This initiative aims to:
✅ Enhance leadership synergy within NCDC
✅ Improve communication & strategic alignment
✅ Strengthen capacity for effective public health leadership

By fostering collaboration between the Director General and senior management, @UKHSA is helping to build a more cohesive and impactful leadership team for better health security in Nigeria.

#PublicHealthLeadership #GlobalHealthSecurity #NCDCGov #UKHSA

[UK in Nigeria🇬🇧🇳🇬 @UKinNigeria]

This week, @UKHSA’s #IHR_Strengthening workforce technical experts worked with @NCDCgov in delivering a leadership symposium, in support of the national public health institute delivering its mandate to protect the health of all Nigerians.
🇬🇧🤝 🇳🇬

[Sola Aruna @solaruna]

@iruka_okeke Congratulations @iruka_okeke. Your work speaks for you. Flying the flag of #Nigeria.

[Sola Aruna @solaruna]

@KathleenGlobal @UKgovGHS

[UK in Nigeria🇬🇧🇳🇬 @UKinNigeria]

On #InternationalDayofWomenandGirlsinScience, we celebrate women of the @UKHSA #IHR_Strengthening Project team in Nigeria who are working to strengthen health security both at national and regional levels, and driving our 🇬🇧🇳🇬 partnership.

@FCDOEducation @FCDOResearch

[Sola Aruna @solaruna]

Pleased that @UKHSA #IHR_Strengthening Project is able to support this series of assessments, paving the way for accessible and timely confirmation of chemical incidents. @NCDCgov @UKgovGHS @NIPRD2 @nimrnigeria @NafdacAgency @KathleenGlobal

[UK in Nigeria🇬🇧🇳🇬 @UKinNigeria]

.@UKHSA's #IHR_Strengthening Project is supporting @Fmohnigeria’s Chemical Management Unit in assessing the capacity of selected chemical and toxicology labs.

This will enhance laboratory confirmation of chemicals in the environment and poisoning incidents.
🇬🇧🤝🇳🇬

[Sola Aruna @solaruna]

Congratulations to @bumyn15 on her appointment to this committee.

[MLSCN @MedLabNigeria]

Prof. Tosan Erhabor, Registrar/CEO of the Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria (MLSCN), has called on stakeholders to lend their expertise to the Committee for the Determination of Medical Laboratory Scientist-to-Patient and Population Ratio in Nigeria.

[Sola Aruna @solaruna]

@DAkhavein @seyeabimbola @merusheel A good read, well worth reflecting on in these times.