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#NCDCBill – What Nigerians Need To Know
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Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila, Speaker of the House of Representatives
Dr. Tanko Sununu, Chairman, House Committee on Health Services
Dr. Paschal Obi, Chairman, House Committee on Health Institutions
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SPONSORS
Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila, Speaker of the House of Representatives
Dr. Tanko Sununu, Chairman, House Committee on Health Services
Dr. Paschal Obi, Chairman, House Committee on Health Institutions
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The Bill seeks to repeal the Quarantine Act and to enact a new regime for the prevention of infectious diseases in Nigeria and for preventing the spread of infectious diseases when they do occur in Nigeria. The Quarantine Act currently in use is outdated and unfit for purpose.
The Act was enacted in 1926, before the second world war and thirty-four years before Nigeria became an independent nation.
This has been one of the most exciting weeks for all of us at
@NCDCgov. The signing of the #NCDCBill has been a seven-year dream for many people. Finally, we have a legal mandate to continue protecting the health of Nigerians
#NCDCSundayReflections
@NCDCgov. The signing of the #NCDCBill has been a seven-year dream for many people. Finally, we have a legal mandate to continue protecting the health of Nigerians
#NCDCSundayReflections
Monday November 12- Long flight from #IMED2018 panel in Vienna, to @AFENETAfrica Ministerial meeting/conference in Maputo. While reflecting on the engagements and what it meant for @NCDCgov, the good news came- Mr President had announced the signing of the #NCDCBill
The #NCDCAct means a lot to us and for the country. It means our national public health institute has improved access to required specialised resources to protect the health of Nigerians. One we recognise with a high sense of responsibility
