Thread by @Chikwe_I

There is a thin line between contributing to knowledge through research and prioritising public health response during outbreaks. For us at @NCDCgov, our responsibility is to find the right balance, as they are interdependent.
#NCDCSundayReflections

Both research and response are critical. We can not do one without the other. It is important for countries especially like ours, to focus on building strong foundations. Supporting communities to improve health systems that will build trust and save lives

Over the last 3 years, there has been an increased interest of global institutions- public health, research and funding institutes, in the work we do especially in response to #meningitis #Lassafever #monkeypox. We need research to develop new tools to improve response

Recently, we have begun working with partners at @CDCgov, UK Public Health Rapid Support Team, @WHO and several others, to research new diagnostic technologies to better understand the burden of infectious diseases in #Nigeria. This will improve our response strategies

Our Team at @NCDCgov has also worked on several research papers based on our experience. Read here:
ncdc.gov.ng/research
However, we always remember that our first and primary priority is to protect the health of #Nigerians. We remain fully committed to this