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  1. Feb 2

    In these critical times, the rapid spread of false information can be alarming and harmful. “The decisions we make need to be guided by facts, not fear or panic”

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  2. Feb 9

    We can mitigate the impact of outbreaks by adequately funding national public health institutes at all times Like says, we must move from being reactive to stable, substantial & sustainable funding for outbreak preparedness

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  3. 27 Oct 2019

    Over the last two weeks, we have had incidences of our routine reports being misinterpreted by the media. Dedicating few tweets to explain how we share our data and how we can work with the media in developing the right messages for

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  4. 18 Nov 2018

    This has been one of the most exciting weeks for all of us at . The signing of the has been a seven-year dream for many people. Finally, we have a legal mandate to continue protecting the health of Nigerians

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  5. Feb 16

    Last week, I was honoured to be part of the global research and innovation forum on convened by . The discussions we had and decisions made will be key in defining outbreak response activities now and in the long term

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  6. 20 Oct 2019

    Today makes it five years since declared Nigeria free. The events of 5 years ago is a constant reminder on why we MUST build a resilient health security structure for .

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  7. 11 Nov 2018

    A great move for health security in last week, as His Excellency President declared a state of emergency on water, sanitation and hygiene

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  8. Jan 7

    Have you seen our public health advisory on yet? During the dry season, as a result of ecological factors, there is usually a rise in cases. See DG 's to learn more: .

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  9. 21 Oct 2019

    NCDC is building a resilient workforce with the capacity to prevent, detect and respond to outbreaks of infectious diseases. As DG Dr. Chikwe Ihekweazu puts it, '...we are building a ship while sailing'. Read our via:

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  10. Feb 10

    In this week, DG highlights the need to invest in national public health institutes during ‘peace time’ as part of preparedness for epidemics like the Read more here:

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  11. 25 Nov 2018

    This week, it was a great pleasure to visit Ebonyi state- the virology treatment centre, laboratory and the Ministry of Health. Encouraged by the progess this state has made in the last 18 months

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  12. 14 Nov 2018

    Read CEO 's on the state of emergency declared by His Excellency President on water, sanitation and hygiene Link:

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  13. 15 Sep 2019

    A key focus for us at the NCDC is strengthening sub-national health security. Through various key projects we have achieved tremendous progress. DG 's gives an excellent summary. Link:

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  14. 13 Oct 2019

    For the last two months, the has been working with colleagues at & in states, to respond to an outbreak of in and four other states. Outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases provide a setback for health security

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  15. 28 Oct 2019

    Dr. Chikwe Ihekweazu explains how NCDC shares data and how we can work with the media in developing the right messages for ." Catch up with the via:

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  16. 2 Dec 2018

    Risk Communication is Key.. #

    Managing information during outbreaks is such a critical part of our work that my Team and I never take for granted. In this era of whatsapp broadcasts, twitter threads etc, we continue to focus on strengthening our risk communications activities
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  17. 5 Nov 2018

    Last week, our CEO and members of the went on a learning visit to , a leading public health research haven in . shares the experience via . Link:

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  18. 25 Jul 2018

    Thread by : "One problem that keeps me awake at night is the recurring outbreaks of cholera in parts of Nigeria. More worrisome is ty that contribute to these. In the midst of this, we're findin […]"

  19. Feb 23

    There has been a lot of concern globally, about the capacity of African countries to respond in the event of outbreak One clear difference between the 2014 Ebola outbreak and now, is the rise of regional health institutes- &

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  20. 10 Feb 2019

    is on in , but is hard at work. In 's words: "Our work is cut out in responding to outbreaks: people's behaviour, culture, religion, socio-economic factors have to be in every plan." Read more:

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