The Nigerian government needs to train more field epidemiologists to be able to face the daunting challenge of disease outbreaks in the country
Mrs Omotayo made this appeal at the 4th Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and the Nigeria Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Programme Annual Scientific Conference in Abuja.
She said both material and human resources are needed for disease control as health security transcends borders and the country needs to be always prepared to tackle diseases outbreaks. Mrs Omotayo also pleaded with the government to institutionalise the training as a means of achieving health security for the nation.“There is room for improvement. The US – CDC has been supporting the country in field epidemiology training. With the numerous outbreaks in Nigeria, there is an opportunity to learn. But sustainability has become a big issue. Resources are also needed,” she said.
He also asked for the government to honour epidemiologists who lost their lives during the Ebola outbreak.The Minister of State for Health, Adeleke Mamora, while appreciating the efforts of epidemiologists in the country said the government will intensify it effort in providing health security for the nation.
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