The Director General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Protection, Dr Jide Idris has commended the Ekiti State government for operating one of the best Emergency Operation Centres in Nigeria.
Dr Idris gave the commendation during his visit to the State Emergency Operation Centre, State Ministry of Health, Ado-Ekiti.
Commenting after the presentation made by the State Epidemiologist, Mrs Bosede Alowooye, the Director General stated that he was impressed by the level of preparation, surveillance and management of disease outbreaks.
“I’m indeed impressed by what I’m seeing here, Ekiti is doing exactly what we are doing in Abuja. If all the states are doing what you are doing here, we will have no fear of managing any diseases outbreak.” He applauded.
The NCDC boss assured the state of its continued support and productive collaboration with Ekiti State for better treatment and management of any diseases outbreak.
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“We will give priority to the Zonal Laboratory in the state, your EBS Centre and the ” He assured.
While receiving the Director General in his office, the Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji appreciated him for his commitment to helping to revitalize the Zonal Public Health Laboratory and the Emergency Operation Centre in the state.
Governor Oyebanji assured the Director General of the state continuous collaboration with the agency in its efforts at tackling public health emergencies and disease outbreaks.
In his remarks, the Commissioner for Health and Human Services Dr Oyebanji Filani disclosed that the state has put in place best strategies in managing disease outbreaks . He added that those strategies have earned Ekiti State award for best state on disease surveillance in 2021 and 2022 .
The Commissioner expressed the commitment of the Biodun Oyebanji led Administration to delivering good and quality healthcare services to the good people of Ekiti State.
Other places visited during the working visit of the Director General were Zonal Public Health Laboratory at the Ekiti University Teaching Hospital, Isolation Center at the Oba Adejugbe General Hospital and the State Ministry of Health.
Other dignitaries present during the working visit of the Director General of the NCDC include: Permanent Secretary Ministry of Health and Human Services Mrs Olusola Gbenga-Igotun, Permanent Secretary Hospital’s Management Board Dr Olasunkanmi Alabi, Director General SPHCDA Dr Ayodele Seluwa, CMD EKSUTH Prof. Kayode Olabanji, Dr Deji Ipinwere amongst others.