NCDC Opposes New Health Institute Bill, Warns of Duplication
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has opposed a bill seeking to establish a National Institute for Public Health and Infectious Diseases. the NCDC warns that the proposed agency would duplicate existing responsibilities and weaken the country’s disease outbreak response system. The agency made its position known on Thursday […]
Akwa Ibom, RTSL, Orixine To Strengthen Framework for Animal Health Bill
By Julian Osamoto Akwa Ibom State has began a review of its Draft Animal Health Bill as stakeholders warn that outdated laws, weak disease surveillance systems are increasing the State’s vulnerability to zoonotic outbreaks and food safety threats. The four days review meeting, which commenced on Tuesday December 2nd in Uyo, brings together officials from […]