The West African Health Organization (WAHO) on the 24th of April 2019 donated a thermal camera to be used at the new terminal of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. This is part of a set of high resolution thermal cameras provided in three airports- Abuja, Enugu and Kano. In his remarks, the Honourable Minister of Health, Professor Isaac Adewole who was represented by the Director of Planning, Research and Statistics, Dr. Emmanuel Meribole expressed his gratitude to WAHO, stating that the thermal cameras will strengthen the country’s efforts at real time surveillance and detection at ports of entry. Also,…
Author: Jeremiah Agenyi
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC in a press release has called on all stake holders, policy makers, communities and individuals to join in raising awareness on Meningitis in Nigeria as we observe the World Meningitis Day which is held on the 24th of April every year to raise awareness about the dreadful but preventable disease. This year’s theme ‘Life After Meningitis’ aims to highlight the courage and bravery of meningitis survivors and their families in overcoming the challenges that they face on a daily basis, and the need to support them. Meningitis can be caused by several microbes,…
