NCDC reaffirms commitment to preventing Ebola outbreak
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reaffirmed its commitment to Ebola preparedness through regional collaboration and behavioral intelligence. Officials emphasized that while there are no current cases, proactive surveillance and risk communication remain critical.
Why it matters
Strengthening regional health security and surveillance systems is essential for preventing the spread of infectious diseases across borders in West Africa.
Mr Idris said Nigeria currently had no confirmed Ebola cases.
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening regional Ebola preparedness through behavioural intelligence, risk communication and cross-border collaboration to enhance public health security across West Africa.
The Director-General of NCDC, Jide Idris, said this on Thursday during the third Ebola Risk Communication, Community Engagement and Infodemic Management (RCCE+IM) preparedness webinar held for regional stakeholders and experts.
Mr Idris, represented by Tochi Okwor, head of the Department of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, NCDC, said the webinar focused on the theme, “Beyond Borders: Strengthening Ebola Preparedness through Regional Collaboration and Behavioral Intelligence.”
He said the session, themed “Integrating Behavioral Intelligence into Regional Preparedness,” was hosted by NCDC in collaboration with the ECOWAS Regional Centre for Surveillance and Disease Control (RCSDC) and other regional partners.
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