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Continuous quality improvement is key towards maintaining the relevance of any field epidemiology programme- Dr. Simon Antarra Acting Executive Director, @AFENETAfrica at #NFELTPX19

@AFENETAfrica @NCDCgov @Chikwe_I @AfenetNigeria @NigeriaFELTP @WHONigeria @WHO @AfricaCDC @Ecowas_cdc @OoasWaho The increasing relevance of field epidemiology capacity, the increasing demand of field epidemiology is universally acknowledged. Unfortunately, funding is waning- Dr. Simon Antarra Acting Executive Director, @AFENETAfrica at #NFELTPX19

@AFENETAfrica @NCDCgov @Chikwe_I @AfenetNigeria @NigeriaFELTP @WHONigeria @WHO @AfricaCDC @Ecowas_cdc @OoasWaho @MedLabNigeria @tephinet I must commend @Chikwe_I and his @NCDCgov team for the work they have done in absorbing the @NigeriaFELTP programme. I urge the FG to institutionalise @NigeriaFELTP- Olu Omotayo of @USCDCNIGERIA at #NFELTPX19

@AFENETAfrica @NCDCgov @Chikwe_I @AfenetNigeria @NigeriaFELTP @WHONigeria @WHO @AfricaCDC @Ecowas_cdc @OoasWaho @MedLabNigeria @tephinet @USCDCNIGERIA @ResolveTSL @PhcAfrica The last time we met here for the #NFELTPX18, the Bill for the establishment of @NCDCgov was going through the legislative process at @nassnigeria. In November 2018, President @MBuhari signed the NCDC Bill into an Act.- @Chikwe_I at #NFELTPX19

@AFENETAfrica @NCDCgov @Chikwe_I @AfenetNigeria @NigeriaFELTP @WHONigeria @WHO @AfricaCDC @Ecowas_cdc @OoasWaho @MedLabNigeria @tephinet @USCDCNIGERIA @ResolveTSL @PhcAfrica @nassnigeria @MBuhari @Fmohnigeria @official_IYO @pbasinga @CEPIvaccines @PHE_uk Since the establishment of @NigeriaFELTP 11 years ago, we have made progress including having a strong One Health approach as basis for its implementation- @Chikwe_I, Director-General @NCDCgov, at #NFELTPX19

@AFENETAfrica @NCDCgov @Chikwe_I @AfenetNigeria @NigeriaFELTP @WHONigeria @WHO @AfricaCDC @Ecowas_cdc @OoasWaho @MedLabNigeria @tephinet @USCDCNIGERIA @ResolveTSL @PhcAfrica @nassnigeria @MBuhari @Fmohnigeria @official_IYO @pbasinga @CEPIvaccines @PHE_uk @UNICEF_Nigeria @jica_direct_en @eHealth_africa As part of #NFELTPX19, we are developing surveillance guidelines for anthrax and brucellosis, two important zoonotic diseases. This is with support from Global Implementation Solutions- @Chikwe_I, Director-General @NCDCgov, at the opening ceremony.

@AFENETAfrica @NCDCgov @Chikwe_I @AfenetNigeria @NigeriaFELTP @WHONigeria @WHO @AfricaCDC @Ecowas_cdc @OoasWaho @MedLabNigeria @tephinet @USCDCNIGERIA @ResolveTSL @PhcAfrica @nassnigeria @MBuhari @Fmohnigeria @official_IYO @pbasinga @CEPIvaccines @PHE_uk @UNICEF_Nigeria @jica_direct_en @eHealth_africa @olubunmi_ojo @obasanyaj In one of HMoH Osagie Ehanire's first interviews, he openly declared health security as one of his major focus areas. This gives us hope and an opportunity to increase Nigeria’s position, on the global health security matrix- @Chikwe_I, Director-General @NCDCgov, #NFELTPX19

@AFENETAfrica @NCDCgov @Chikwe_I @AfenetNigeria @NigeriaFELTP @WHONigeria @WHO @AfricaCDC @Ecowas_cdc @OoasWaho @MedLabNigeria @tephinet @USCDCNIGERIA @ResolveTSL @PhcAfrica @nassnigeria @MBuhari @Fmohnigeria @official_IYO @pbasinga @CEPIvaccines @PHE_uk @UNICEF_Nigeria @jica_direct_en @eHealth_africa @olubunmi_ojo @obasanyaj @CDCgov @HIVSTIsHep Our work can only be effective if we build strong collaboration and partnership among all stakeholders that make up health security in Nigeria. We are #StrongerTogether- @Chikwe_I, Director-General @NCDCgov, #NFELTPX19

@AFENETAfrica @NCDCgov @Chikwe_I @AfenetNigeria @NigeriaFELTP @WHONigeria @WHO @AfricaCDC @Ecowas_cdc @OoasWaho @MedLabNigeria @tephinet @USCDCNIGERIA @ResolveTSL @PhcAfrica @nassnigeria @MBuhari @Fmohnigeria @official_IYO @pbasinga @CEPIvaccines @PHE_uk @UNICEF_Nigeria @jica_direct_en @eHealth_africa @olubunmi_ojo @obasanyaj @CDCgov @HIVSTIsHep @KenyaFELTP @EpidAlert @ekemma The establishment of Emergency Operation Centres, introduction of innovative programmatic strategies and the use of GIS maps and imagery are some of the best practices that led to the success observed in the polio eradication programme in Nigeria- @drfaisalshuaib at #NFELTPX19

@AFENETAfrica @NCDCgov @Chikwe_I @AfenetNigeria @NigeriaFELTP @WHONigeria @WHO @AfricaCDC @Ecowas_cdc @OoasWaho @MedLabNigeria @tephinet @USCDCNIGERIA @ResolveTSL @PhcAfrica @nassnigeria @MBuhari @Fmohnigeria @official_IYO @pbasinga @CEPIvaccines @PHE_uk @UNICEF_Nigeria @jica_direct_en @eHealth_africa @olubunmi_ojo @obasanyaj @CDCgov @HIVSTIsHep @KenyaFELTP @EpidAlert @ekemma @drfaisalshuaib @NphcdaNG @PolioPlusNG @EndPolioNow @UNICEFpolio @gatesfoundation Nigeria was a story of how one African country beat #Ebola using an incident management approach, within a 3month period- @drfaisalshuaib at #NFELTPX19

@AFENETAfrica @NCDCgov @Chikwe_I @AfenetNigeria @NigeriaFELTP @WHONigeria @WHO @AfricaCDC @Ecowas_cdc @OoasWaho @MedLabNigeria @tephinet @USCDCNIGERIA @ResolveTSL @PhcAfrica @nassnigeria @MBuhari @Fmohnigeria @official_IYO @pbasinga @CEPIvaccines @PHE_uk @UNICEF_Nigeria @jica_direct_en @eHealth_africa @olubunmi_ojo @obasanyaj @CDCgov @HIVSTIsHep @KenyaFELTP @EpidAlert @ekemma @drfaisalshuaib @NphcdaNG @PolioPlusNG @EndPolioNow @UNICEFpolio @gatesfoundation @drasatrust @VaccineNet_NG Nigeria is steadily progressing towards certification: we have gone 37 months without any case of wild #polio virus (WPV)- @drfaisalshuaib of @NphcdaNG at #NFELTPX19 opening ceremony

@AFENETAfrica @NCDCgov @Chikwe_I @AfenetNigeria @NigeriaFELTP @WHONigeria @WHO @AfricaCDC @Ecowas_cdc @OoasWaho @MedLabNigeria @tephinet @USCDCNIGERIA @ResolveTSL @PhcAfrica @nassnigeria @MBuhari @Fmohnigeria @official_IYO @pbasinga @CEPIvaccines @PHE_uk @UNICEF_Nigeria @jica_direct_en @eHealth_africa @olubunmi_ojo @obasanyaj @CDCgov @HIVSTIsHep @KenyaFELTP @EpidAlert @ekemma @drfaisalshuaib @NphcdaNG @PolioPlusNG @EndPolioNow @UNICEFpolio @gatesfoundation @drasatrust @VaccineNet_NG A declaration of a state of pubic health concern on maternal and child deaths was made in Aril 2019 with a decision to establish a National Coordination Center to provide guidance and oversight on RMNCAH+N activities at primary healthcare level- @drfaisalshuaib at #NFELTPX19

@AFENETAfrica @NCDCgov @Chikwe_I @AfenetNigeria @NigeriaFELTP @WHONigeria @WHO @AfricaCDC @Ecowas_cdc @OoasWaho @MedLabNigeria @tephinet @USCDCNIGERIA @ResolveTSL @PhcAfrica @nassnigeria @MBuhari @Fmohnigeria @official_IYO @pbasinga @CEPIvaccines @PHE_uk @UNICEF_Nigeria @jica_direct_en @eHealth_africa @olubunmi_ojo @obasanyaj @CDCgov @HIVSTIsHep @KenyaFELTP @EpidAlert @ekemma @drfaisalshuaib @NphcdaNG @PolioPlusNG @EndPolioNow @UNICEFpolio @gatesfoundation @drasatrust @VaccineNet_NG Around the world, people ask pregnant women if they are having a boy or a girl. In Nigeria, we wish the mother safe delivery, like she is embarking on a dangerous journey-
@drfaisalshuaib of @NphcdaNG at #NFELTPX19

#GivingBirthInNigeria

@AFENETAfrica @NCDCgov @Chikwe_I @AfenetNigeria @NigeriaFELTP @WHONigeria @WHO @AfricaCDC @Ecowas_cdc @OoasWaho @MedLabNigeria @tephinet @USCDCNIGERIA @ResolveTSL @PhcAfrica @nassnigeria @MBuhari @Fmohnigeria @official_IYO @pbasinga @CEPIvaccines @PHE_uk @UNICEF_Nigeria @jica_direct_en @eHealth_africa @olubunmi_ojo @obasanyaj @CDCgov @HIVSTIsHep @KenyaFELTP @EpidAlert @ekemma @drfaisalshuaib @NphcdaNG @PolioPlusNG @EndPolioNow @UNICEFpolio @gatesfoundation @drasatrust @VaccineNet_NG Perhaps more than we have previously realised, the world views applied epidemiology as a critical function for public health action- Hon. Minister of State for Health, Dr. Olurunnimbe Mamora at #NFELTPX19

@AFENETAfrica @NCDCgov @Chikwe_I @AfenetNigeria @NigeriaFELTP @WHONigeria @WHO @AfricaCDC @Ecowas_cdc @OoasWaho @MedLabNigeria @tephinet @USCDCNIGERIA @ResolveTSL @PhcAfrica @nassnigeria @MBuhari @Fmohnigeria @official_IYO @pbasinga @CEPIvaccines @PHE_uk @UNICEF_Nigeria @jica_direct_en @eHealth_africa @olubunmi_ojo @obasanyaj @CDCgov @HIVSTIsHep @KenyaFELTP @EpidAlert @ekemma @drfaisalshuaib @NphcdaNG @PolioPlusNG @EndPolioNow @UNICEFpolio @gatesfoundation @drasatrust @VaccineNet_NG It is clear that changing environment and population dynamics, along with improved capability to detect infectious cases, are increasing. We need to build resilient health systems- Hon. Minister of State for Health, Dr. Olurunnimbe Mamora at #NFELTPX19

@AFENETAfrica @NCDCgov @Chikwe_I @AfenetNigeria @NigeriaFELTP @WHONigeria @WHO @AfricaCDC @Ecowas_cdc @OoasWaho @MedLabNigeria @tephinet @USCDCNIGERIA @ResolveTSL @PhcAfrica @nassnigeria @MBuhari @Fmohnigeria @official_IYO @pbasinga @CEPIvaccines @PHE_uk @UNICEF_Nigeria @jica_direct_en @eHealth_africa @olubunmi_ojo @obasanyaj @CDCgov @HIVSTIsHep @KenyaFELTP @EpidAlert @ekemma @drfaisalshuaib @NphcdaNG @PolioPlusNG @EndPolioNow @UNICEFpolio @gatesfoundation @drasatrust @VaccineNet_NG FG has continued to show an increased commitment to strengthening health security and universal health coverage. We look forward to the output from #NFELTPX19 which we will support- Hon. Minister of State for Health, Dr. Olurunnimbe Mamora

@AFENETAfrica @NCDCgov @Chikwe_I @AfenetNigeria @NigeriaFELTP @WHONigeria @WHO @AfricaCDC @Ecowas_cdc @OoasWaho @MedLabNigeria @tephinet @USCDCNIGERIA @ResolveTSL @PhcAfrica @nassnigeria @MBuhari @Fmohnigeria @official_IYO @pbasinga @CEPIvaccines @PHE_uk @UNICEF_Nigeria @jica_direct_en @eHealth_africa @olubunmi_ojo @obasanyaj @CDCgov @HIVSTIsHep @KenyaFELTP @EpidAlert @ekemma @drfaisalshuaib @NphcdaNG @PolioPlusNG @EndPolioNow @UNICEFpolio @gatesfoundation @drasatrust @VaccineNet_NG We are only as strong as our weakest link. It is in supporting each other as countries, that we are able to make progress towards stronger global health security- on. Minister of State for Health, Dr. Olurunnimbe Mamora at #NFELTPX19

@AFENETAfrica @NCDCgov @Chikwe_I @AfenetNigeria @NigeriaFELTP @WHONigeria @WHO @AfricaCDC @Ecowas_cdc @OoasWaho @MedLabNigeria @tephinet @USCDCNIGERIA @ResolveTSL @PhcAfrica @nassnigeria @MBuhari @Fmohnigeria @official_IYO @pbasinga @CEPIvaccines @PHE_uk @UNICEF_Nigeria @jica_direct_en @eHealth_africa @olubunmi_ojo @obasanyaj @CDCgov @HIVSTIsHep @KenyaFELTP @EpidAlert @ekemma @drfaisalshuaib @NphcdaNG @PolioPlusNG @EndPolioNow @UNICEFpolio @gatesfoundation @drasatrust @VaccineNet_NG I make a commitment on behalf of @Fmohnigeria that the heroes who helped in the fight against #Ebola in 2014 will not be in vain. We will make a case for these heroes at the highest level of government- Dr Olorunibe Mamora, Honorable Minister of State for Health

#NFELTPX19

@AFENETAfrica @NCDCgov @Chikwe_I @AfenetNigeria @NigeriaFELTP @WHONigeria @WHO @AfricaCDC @Ecowas_cdc @OoasWaho @MedLabNigeria @tephinet @USCDCNIGERIA @ResolveTSL @PhcAfrica @nassnigeria @MBuhari @Fmohnigeria @official_IYO @pbasinga @CEPIvaccines @PHE_uk @UNICEF_Nigeria @jica_direct_en @eHealth_africa @olubunmi_ojo @obasanyaj @CDCgov @HIVSTIsHep @KenyaFELTP @EpidAlert @ekemma @drfaisalshuaib @NphcdaNG @PolioPlusNG @EndPolioNow @UNICEFpolio @gatesfoundation @drasatrust @VaccineNet_NG @BeyondEbola @ASEOWA2014 .@NigeriaFELTP was established in 2008 to develop a self-sustaining institutionalised capacity to train public health leaders in field epidemiology and field-oriented public health laboratory practice- Dr. @Chikwe_I at #NFELTPX19 Press Conference

@AFENETAfrica @NCDCgov @Chikwe_I @AfenetNigeria @NigeriaFELTP @WHONigeria @WHO @AfricaCDC @Ecowas_cdc @OoasWaho @MedLabNigeria @tephinet @USCDCNIGERIA @ResolveTSL @PhcAfrica @nassnigeria @MBuhari @Fmohnigeria @official_IYO @pbasinga @CEPIvaccines @PHE_uk @UNICEF_Nigeria @jica_direct_en @eHealth_africa @olubunmi_ojo @obasanyaj @CDCgov @HIVSTIsHep @KenyaFELTP @EpidAlert @ekemma @drfaisalshuaib @NphcdaNG @PolioPlusNG @EndPolioNow @UNICEFpolio @gatesfoundation @drasatrust @VaccineNet_NG @BeyondEbola @ASEOWA2014 @FGNigeria @WHOAFRO The goal of @NigeriaFELTP is to improve the ability for timely detection and prompt response to disease outbreaks and other public health threats by building epidemiologic capacity at the LGA and State levels- Dr. @Chikwe_I at #NFELTPX19 Press Conference

@AFENETAfrica @NCDCgov @Chikwe_I @AfenetNigeria @NigeriaFELTP @WHONigeria @WHO @AfricaCDC @Ecowas_cdc @OoasWaho @MedLabNigeria @tephinet @USCDCNIGERIA @ResolveTSL @PhcAfrica @nassnigeria @MBuhari @Fmohnigeria @official_IYO @pbasinga @CEPIvaccines @PHE_uk @UNICEF_Nigeria @jica_direct_en @eHealth_africa @olubunmi_ojo @obasanyaj @CDCgov @HIVSTIsHep @KenyaFELTP @EpidAlert @ekemma @drfaisalshuaib @NphcdaNG @PolioPlusNG @EndPolioNow @UNICEFpolio @gatesfoundation @drasatrust @VaccineNet_NG @BeyondEbola @ASEOWA2014 @FGNigeria @WHOAFRO We are dedicated to helping Ministries of Health in Africa build strong, effective, sustainable programs and capacity to improve public health systems on the African continent- Dr. Patrick Nguku, Regional Technical Coordinator @AFENETAfrica at #NFELTPX19 Press Conference

@AFENETAfrica @NCDCgov @Chikwe_I @AfenetNigeria @NigeriaFELTP @WHONigeria @WHO @AfricaCDC @Ecowas_cdc @OoasWaho @MedLabNigeria @tephinet @USCDCNIGERIA @ResolveTSL @PhcAfrica @nassnigeria @MBuhari @Fmohnigeria @official_IYO @pbasinga @CEPIvaccines @PHE_uk @UNICEF_Nigeria @jica_direct_en @eHealth_africa @olubunmi_ojo @obasanyaj @CDCgov @HIVSTIsHep @KenyaFELTP @EpidAlert @ekemma @drfaisalshuaib @NphcdaNG @PolioPlusNG @EndPolioNow @UNICEFpolio @gatesfoundation @drasatrust @VaccineNet_NG @BeyondEbola @ASEOWA2014 @FGNigeria @WHOAFRO @isodaf4africa @Olubunmi___ .@NigeriaFELTP is a workforce development strategy of @Fmohnigeria and Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development implemented by @AFENETAfrica with technical and financial support from @CDCgov- Dr. Patrick Nguku at #NFELTPX19 Press Conference

@AFENETAfrica @NCDCgov @Chikwe_I @AfenetNigeria @NigeriaFELTP @WHONigeria @WHO @AfricaCDC @Ecowas_cdc @OoasWaho @MedLabNigeria @tephinet @USCDCNIGERIA @ResolveTSL @PhcAfrica @nassnigeria @MBuhari @Fmohnigeria @official_IYO @pbasinga @CEPIvaccines @PHE_uk @UNICEF_Nigeria @jica_direct_en @eHealth_africa @olubunmi_ojo @obasanyaj @CDCgov @HIVSTIsHep @KenyaFELTP @EpidAlert @ekemma @drfaisalshuaib @NphcdaNG @PolioPlusNG @EndPolioNow @UNICEFpolio @gatesfoundation @drasatrust @VaccineNet_NG @BeyondEbola @ASEOWA2014 @FGNigeria @WHOAFRO @isodaf4africa @Olubunmi___ @chidemannie @WoWomieteng It's the end of day one at #NFELTPX19 Conference! Attendees spent most of the day learning insights from field-based activities, experiences and research work.

Bring on tomorrow!