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Nigeria Health Commissioners Call for Enhanced Disease Control Measures Amidst Rising Outbreaks

 


The Nigeria Health Commissioners' Forum (NHCF) has urged for strengthened control measures to combat the spread of infectious diseases, such as monkeypox, cholera, and diphtheria, which have been reported in some states.

In light of the Supreme Court's judgment granting autonomy to local governments, the forum established a committee to develop a roadmap for enhancing primary healthcare delivery at the grassroots level.

The commissioners commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for approving the National Policy on Health Workforce Migration and investing in the healthcare system, which will help mitigate the exodus of medical doctors to foreign countries.

The commissioners reiterated their commitment to preparedness, surveillance, and response measures to contain outbreaks effectively. They also acknowledged the growing incidence of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and resolved to prioritize NCDs in state health agendas.

The forum emphasized the need for innovative strategies to attract, train, and retain healthcare professionals in Nigeria, given the dearth of health practitioners due to brain drain.

The commissioners reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening primary healthcare and ensuring adequate staffing, training, and provision of essential medicines and equipment.

They advocated for increased budgetary allocations to health at both state and federal levels and explored alternative funding mechanisms to ensure access to affordable and quality healthcare for all Nigerians.

The commissioners praised the leadership of the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammed Ali Pate, and the Minister of State for Health, Dr. Tunji Alausa, and reiterated their commitment to operationalizing digital health solutions for data-driven decision-making.

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  1. Nifemi19 August 2024 at 19:08

    Love this❣️, so informative 👏

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  2. Anonymous19 August 2024 at 21:13

    Educative, for precaution Uth

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  3. Anonymous21 August 2024 at 19:40

    Awesome..... Gbemi

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