➡ Simulation exercises as a tool for strengthening epidemic preparedness: lessons learnt from Nigeria’s perspective

"Simulation exercises are controlled, objective-driven activities used for testing practising or evaluating emergency management processes, procedures or capabilities"

- Emily Collard, Emergency Preparedness and Response Project Manager for the IHR strengthening project

➡Data for action: A bottleneck approach to improving outbreak response

“Technology has made information-sharing easier, we must improve on using the available resources for timely detection, preparation and response to disease outbreaks”

- Mr Chinedu Anarado, Project manager eHealth Africa

At the ongoing #NiCAFE2021 pre-conference workshop, journalists are being addressed on tips to stay updated with verified information on infectious diseases especially in a time of crisis or conflict

"Everyone has a role to play in managing rumours and misinformation. Let's work together to provide the public with evidence-based information to ensure their safety"

~ Dr Chinwe Ochu - NCDC Director of Prevention Programmes & Knowledge Management Department

➡Public health leadership during epidemics - Tony Blair Institute for Global Change

- Dr. Kelechi Ohiri, Africa Leadership Initiative West Africa (ALIWA) fellow

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➡Designing large serosurveys for outbreaks and pandemics: lessons from NMS4, COVID-19 serosurvey

- Stacy Greby, CDC

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➡️Unraveling the determinants of the emerging cardiovascular disease epidemic

“Cardiovascular disease is a slow-burning pandemic. Nationwide epidemiological studies in non-communicable disease are long overdue.”

-Dr Monisola Adanijo, Naveen Healthcare, Lagos

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➡Investing in a One Health approach: Critical milestones and Implications for future public health response - World Bank #REDISSE project

"Global health security expands on national health security, to ensure a resilient health system to respond to public health threats.

This requires a collaborative effort through a One Health Approach"

~ Dr. Oyeladun Okunromade, NCDC Head of IHR/One Health division

Today, we joined an emergency press briefing convened by the Honourable Minister, Federal Ministry of Health - Dr Osagie Ehanire, to update Nigerians on the current #COVID19 situation & safety measures.

Irrespective of the variant, the non-pharmaceutical interventions together with the vaccine, remains our most effective tool in the fight against the virus

While we continue to rely on scientific evidence to inform the national response, we urge Nigerians to be aware of the risks associated with #COVID19, and #TakeResponsibility for their safety.

H.A.N.D.S. to prevent the spread of #COVID19Nigeria

H- Have your hands washed or sanitised frequently
A- Always cough/sneeze into your elbow
N- No going out without a facemask
D- Distance of at least 2 arms length
S- Stay indoors and self-isolate if you feel sick

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Day 1| The Nigerian Conference of Applied and Field Epidemiology #NiCAFE2021

Finally the Day- is here !!!

Are you ready and excited to join the NiCAFE Conference? We are ready!!! Our speakers are ready!!!

Kindly use the link to access the web app if you prefer to join from a desktop

🔗https://whova.com/portal/webapp/ncoaa_202107/

Welcome to the Nigerian Conference of Applied and Field Epidemiology!

"The last one year has presented us with lessons to build from, ranging from strengthening risk communication to building our laboratory and diagnostics capacity, governance and leadership and surveillance.

We have to think together to use these lessons learnt to prepare for future public health emergency response."

-Dr. Chikwe Ihekweazu, NCDC Director General in his welcome address

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Goodwill message:

"On the African continent, the pandemic has indeed exposed critical gaps in our health system abilities.

We need to review lessons learnt so far in order to inform future public health responses.

We as the World Health Organisation will continue to support countries including Nigeria to #BuildBackBetter"

- Dr Walter K. Mulombo, World Health Organization (WHO)

Goodwill message:

"Nigeria Centre for Disease Control has been a leading light in the response against the #COVID19 pandemic.

Through solidarity, collaboration, coordination and communication, I believe the region is better prepared to continue to fight the pandemic and for future health security threats"

- Prof Stanley Okolo, Director General, West African Health Organization

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Goodwill message:

"As we have learnt from the #COVID19 pandemic, public health workforce is a cornerstone of a country’s health security.

Our work together to strengthen routine immunization programmes, has supported the #COVID19 response and vaccination programme in Nigeria. A strong example of building back better"

- Dr. Rebecca Martin, Director Center for Global Health, CDC

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