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Happening now at #NFELTPX19: Presentation on Outbreak of Cerebro-Spinal Meningitis in Nigeria 2018-2019 season: epidemiological features and lessons learnt by Rimandeyati Yashe

The major lesson we learn during our study was that the availability of Cerebrospinal Meningitis (CSM) guidelines and preparedness plans at the lower levels did not translate to usage- Rimandeyati Yashe at #NFELTPX19

States should institute measures to ensure prudent use of antimicrobial agent in poultry production- Abubakar Isyaku urges in his presentation on AMR Profile of Salmonella Isolates from Chickens in Sokoto, 2019, at #NFELTPX19

From our study, we would recommend regular training of hospital staff on infection control by management team- Chinweoke Utulor in his presentation on Knowledge and Practice of Preventive Measures Towards #LassaFever among health workers in AE-FUTHA, Ebonyi
#NFELTPX19

@NCDCgov @Chikwe_I @AfenetNigeria @EbonyiState @EbonyiGovt @EBSHIAAbakaliki @EBSUAbakiliki #Malaria in pregnancy has adverse effects on maternal and child health- Christian Akpa in his #NFELTPX19 presentation on uptake of intermittent preventive treatment for malaria in selected communities of Ebonyi State.

@NCDCgov @Chikwe_I @AfenetNigeria @EbonyiState @EbonyiGovt @EBSHIAAbakaliki @EBSUAbakiliki @MSDforMothers @malarianomoreuk @FightingMalaria @SFHNigeria @JAnyantiSFH @NMEPNG @ToyinSaraki @MamaletteNG Resurgence of Avian Influenza has plagued the poultry subsector with job losses over 1million poultry affected in #Kano State- Solomon Okoli as he delivers his presentation on 'A Retrospective Study of the Burden of Avian Influenza in Kano State, 2015-2017'
#NFELTPX19

@NCDCgov @Chikwe_I @AfenetNigeria @EbonyiState @EbonyiGovt @EBSHIAAbakaliki @EBSUAbakiliki @MSDforMothers @malarianomoreuk @FightingMalaria @SFHNigeria @JAnyantiSFH @NMEPNG @ToyinSaraki @MamaletteNG @AITraining @KanostateNg @Kanoassembly_ @ilovekanostate @OoasWaho @AfricaCDC @Ecowas_cdc Measles incidence remains a major public health challenge globally. It is among the leading causes of death among under-five children- 'Trends of Measles in Bauchi State, 2013-2018' presentation by Ori Polycarp at #NFELTPX19

@NCDCgov @Chikwe_I @AfenetNigeria @EbonyiState @EbonyiGovt @EBSHIAAbakaliki @EBSUAbakiliki @MSDforMothers @malarianomoreuk @FightingMalaria @SFHNigeria @JAnyantiSFH @NMEPNG @ToyinSaraki @MamaletteNG @AITraining @KanostateNg @Kanoassembly_ @ilovekanostate @OoasWaho @AfricaCDC @Ecowas_cdc @UNICEF_Nigeria @UNICEFAfrica @IDHubFSG @MeaslesRubella #LassaFever: Accurate data management is important, refuse dump site evacuation reduces rodent habitat and early start of contact tracing to detect new cases were some of the lessons learnt during our study- @AddyEjikeme during her presentation at #NFELTPX19

@NCDCgov @Chikwe_I @AfenetNigeria @EbonyiState @EbonyiGovt @EBSHIAAbakaliki @EBSUAbakiliki @MSDforMothers @malarianomoreuk @FightingMalaria @SFHNigeria @JAnyantiSFH @NMEPNG @ToyinSaraki @MamaletteNG @AITraining @KanostateNg @Kanoassembly_ @ilovekanostate @OoasWaho @AfricaCDC @Ecowas_cdc @UNICEF_Nigeria @UNICEFAfrica @IDHubFSG @MeaslesRubella @AddyEjikeme @LassaFeverNews @lassa_info @EpidAlert @drweyoms @docmmsaleh @ibrodoc_03 From our study on the 'Pattern and trend of attempted #suicide in Ibadan, 2014-2018', we would recommend restricting access to the most common means of suicide (poisons and chemicals)- Abayomi Akande at #NFELTPX19

#WorldSuicidePreventionDay

@NCDCgov @Chikwe_I @AfenetNigeria @EbonyiState @EbonyiGovt @EBSHIAAbakaliki @EBSUAbakiliki @MSDforMothers @malarianomoreuk @FightingMalaria @SFHNigeria @JAnyantiSFH @NMEPNG @ToyinSaraki @MamaletteNG @AITraining @KanostateNg @Kanoassembly_ @ilovekanostate @OoasWaho @AfricaCDC @Ecowas_cdc @UNICEF_Nigeria @UNICEFAfrica @IDHubFSG @MeaslesRubella @AddyEjikeme @LassaFeverNews @lassa_info @EpidAlert @drweyoms @docmmsaleh @ibrodoc_03 @MentallyAwareNG @UnitedGMH @mentalhealth @AgainstSuicide @GrassrootsSP @DrZobo @aproko_doctor @WHONigeria At #NFELTPX19, Abayomi Akande shares sex distribution of means employed by attempted suicide cases in #Ibadan, Oyo State, 2014-2018 👇

@NCDCgov @Chikwe_I @AfenetNigeria @EbonyiState @EbonyiGovt @EBSHIAAbakaliki @EBSUAbakiliki @MSDforMothers @malarianomoreuk @FightingMalaria @SFHNigeria @JAnyantiSFH @NMEPNG @ToyinSaraki @MamaletteNG @AITraining @KanostateNg @Kanoassembly_ @ilovekanostate @OoasWaho @AfricaCDC @Ecowas_cdc @UNICEF_Nigeria @UNICEFAfrica @IDHubFSG @MeaslesRubella @AddyEjikeme @LassaFeverNews @lassa_info @EpidAlert @drweyoms @docmmsaleh @ibrodoc_03 @MentallyAwareNG @UnitedGMH @mentalhealth @AgainstSuicide @GrassrootsSP @DrZobo @aproko_doctor @WHONigeria @afspnational @YPGNGOYOSTATE @oyoblog Happening now at #NFELTPX19:

Presentation on 'Bayesian Method for Estimation of Impact of Public Health Intervention: Application to #Nutrition Intervention in North-East Nigeria by Oladipupo Ipadeola

@NCDCgov @Chikwe_I @AfenetNigeria @EbonyiState @EbonyiGovt @EBSHIAAbakaliki @EBSUAbakiliki @MSDforMothers @malarianomoreuk @FightingMalaria @SFHNigeria @JAnyantiSFH @NMEPNG @ToyinSaraki @MamaletteNG @AITraining @KanostateNg @Kanoassembly_ @ilovekanostate @OoasWaho @AfricaCDC @Ecowas_cdc @UNICEF_Nigeria @UNICEFAfrica @IDHubFSG @MeaslesRubella @AddyEjikeme @LassaFeverNews @lassa_info @EpidAlert @drweyoms @docmmsaleh @ibrodoc_03 @MentallyAwareNG @UnitedGMH @mentalhealth @AgainstSuicide @GrassrootsSP @DrZobo @aproko_doctor @WHONigeria @afspnational @YPGNGOYOSTATE @oyoblog @NutritnTuesday @NutritionIntl @SUN_Movement @nsnconnect @GAINalliance @MohamedFall Both classical and Bayesian approach agreed that there is a significant positive impact on the use of RUTF to improve nutrition status of severely malnourished children over regular food- Oladipupo Ipadeola at #NFELTPX19

#FeedNaijaPikin #FundNutritionNG

@NCDCgov @Chikwe_I @AfenetNigeria @EbonyiState @EbonyiGovt @EBSHIAAbakaliki @EBSUAbakiliki @MSDforMothers @malarianomoreuk @FightingMalaria @SFHNigeria @JAnyantiSFH @NMEPNG @ToyinSaraki @MamaletteNG @AITraining @KanostateNg @Kanoassembly_ @ilovekanostate @OoasWaho @AfricaCDC @Ecowas_cdc @UNICEF_Nigeria @UNICEFAfrica @IDHubFSG @MeaslesRubella @AddyEjikeme @LassaFeverNews @lassa_info @EpidAlert @drweyoms @docmmsaleh @ibrodoc_03 @MentallyAwareNG @UnitedGMH @mentalhealth @AgainstSuicide @GrassrootsSP @DrZobo @aproko_doctor @WHONigeria @afspnational @YPGNGOYOSTATE @oyoblog @NutritnTuesday @NutritionIntl @SUN_Movement @nsnconnect @GAINalliance @MohamedFall From our study, we recommend that Multi-Drug Resistant TB surveillance should include variables such as occupation, marital status, smoking and alcohol use- Abdulkareem Durosinlorun during his presentation at #NFELTPX19

@NCDCgov @Chikwe_I @AfenetNigeria @EbonyiState @EbonyiGovt @EBSHIAAbakaliki @EBSUAbakiliki @MSDforMothers @malarianomoreuk @FightingMalaria @SFHNigeria @JAnyantiSFH @NMEPNG @ToyinSaraki @MamaletteNG @AITraining @KanostateNg @Kanoassembly_ @ilovekanostate @OoasWaho @AfricaCDC @Ecowas_cdc @UNICEF_Nigeria @UNICEFAfrica @IDHubFSG @MeaslesRubella @AddyEjikeme @LassaFeverNews @lassa_info @EpidAlert @drweyoms @docmmsaleh @ibrodoc_03 @MentallyAwareNG @UnitedGMH @mentalhealth @AgainstSuicide @GrassrootsSP @DrZobo @aproko_doctor @WHONigeria @afspnational @YPGNGOYOSTATE @oyoblog @NutritnTuesday @NutritionIntl @SUN_Movement @nsnconnect @GAINalliance @MohamedFall The silo mentality may affect public health towards the prevention and control of major infectious/zoonotic diseases health issues- Prof. Simeon Cadmus in his presentation on 'One Health: A holistic and practical approach to public health'.

#NFELTPX19

@NCDCgov @Chikwe_I @AfenetNigeria @EbonyiState @EbonyiGovt @EBSHIAAbakaliki @EBSUAbakiliki @MSDforMothers @malarianomoreuk @FightingMalaria @SFHNigeria @JAnyantiSFH @NMEPNG @ToyinSaraki @MamaletteNG @AITraining @KanostateNg @Kanoassembly_ @ilovekanostate @OoasWaho @AfricaCDC @Ecowas_cdc @UNICEF_Nigeria @UNICEFAfrica @IDHubFSG @MeaslesRubella @AddyEjikeme @LassaFeverNews @lassa_info @EpidAlert @drweyoms @docmmsaleh @ibrodoc_03 @MentallyAwareNG @UnitedGMH @mentalhealth @AgainstSuicide @GrassrootsSP @DrZobo @aproko_doctor @WHONigeria @afspnational @YPGNGOYOSTATE @oyoblog @NutritnTuesday @NutritionIntl @SUN_Movement @nsnconnect @GAINalliance @MohamedFall There is a need for connectivity among all stakeholders to bring about efficiency, cost-effectiveness and optimal result in public health- Prof. Simeon Cadmus at #NFELTPX19

@NCDCgov @Chikwe_I @AfenetNigeria @EbonyiState @EbonyiGovt @EBSHIAAbakaliki @EBSUAbakiliki @MSDforMothers @malarianomoreuk @FightingMalaria @SFHNigeria @JAnyantiSFH @NMEPNG @ToyinSaraki @MamaletteNG @AITraining @KanostateNg @Kanoassembly_ @ilovekanostate @OoasWaho @AfricaCDC @Ecowas_cdc @UNICEF_Nigeria @UNICEFAfrica @IDHubFSG @MeaslesRubella @AddyEjikeme @LassaFeverNews @lassa_info @EpidAlert @drweyoms @docmmsaleh @ibrodoc_03 @MentallyAwareNG @UnitedGMH @mentalhealth @AgainstSuicide @GrassrootsSP @DrZobo @aproko_doctor @WHONigeria @afspnational @YPGNGOYOSTATE @oyoblog @NutritnTuesday @NutritionIntl @SUN_Movement @nsnconnect @GAINalliance @MohamedFall The areas of work in which a One Health approach is particularly relevant include food safety, the control of zoonoses and combatting antibiotic resistance - Prof. Simeon Cadmus at #NFELTPX19

@NCDCgov @Chikwe_I @AfenetNigeria @EbonyiState @EbonyiGovt @EBSHIAAbakaliki @EBSUAbakiliki @MSDforMothers @malarianomoreuk @FightingMalaria @SFHNigeria @JAnyantiSFH @NMEPNG @ToyinSaraki @MamaletteNG @AITraining @KanostateNg @Kanoassembly_ @ilovekanostate @OoasWaho @AfricaCDC @Ecowas_cdc @UNICEF_Nigeria @UNICEFAfrica @IDHubFSG @MeaslesRubella @AddyEjikeme @LassaFeverNews @lassa_info @EpidAlert @drweyoms @docmmsaleh @ibrodoc_03 @MentallyAwareNG @UnitedGMH @mentalhealth @AgainstSuicide @GrassrootsSP @DrZobo @aproko_doctor @WHONigeria @afspnational @YPGNGOYOSTATE @oyoblog @NutritnTuesday @NutritionIntl @SUN_Movement @nsnconnect @GAINalliance @MohamedFall One Health can be achieved through joint efforts in clinical care through the assessment, treatment and prevention of cross-species disease transmission- Prof. Simeon Cadmus at #NFELTPX19

@NCDCgov @Chikwe_I @AfenetNigeria @EbonyiState @EbonyiGovt @EBSHIAAbakaliki @EBSUAbakiliki @MSDforMothers @malarianomoreuk @FightingMalaria @SFHNigeria @JAnyantiSFH @NMEPNG @ToyinSaraki @MamaletteNG @AITraining @KanostateNg @Kanoassembly_ @ilovekanostate @OoasWaho @AfricaCDC @Ecowas_cdc @UNICEF_Nigeria @UNICEFAfrica @IDHubFSG @MeaslesRubella @AddyEjikeme @LassaFeverNews @lassa_info @EpidAlert @drweyoms @docmmsaleh @ibrodoc_03 @MentallyAwareNG @UnitedGMH @mentalhealth @AgainstSuicide @GrassrootsSP @DrZobo @aproko_doctor @WHONigeria @afspnational @YPGNGOYOSTATE @oyoblog @NutritnTuesday @NutritionIntl To @NigeriaFELTP graduates, thank you. We do see the level of impact you are making in the field. A huge thank you from @WHO to everyone who is contributing to public health in Nigeria; the future of public health in Nigeria is very bright- @DhamariNaidoo of @WHO at #NFELTPX19

@NCDCgov @Chikwe_I @AfenetNigeria @EbonyiState @EbonyiGovt @EBSHIAAbakaliki @EBSUAbakiliki @MSDforMothers @malarianomoreuk @FightingMalaria @SFHNigeria @JAnyantiSFH @NMEPNG @ToyinSaraki @MamaletteNG @AITraining @KanostateNg @Kanoassembly_ @ilovekanostate @OoasWaho @AfricaCDC @Ecowas_cdc @UNICEF_Nigeria @UNICEFAfrica @IDHubFSG @MeaslesRubella @AddyEjikeme @LassaFeverNews @lassa_info @EpidAlert @drweyoms @docmmsaleh @ibrodoc_03 @MentallyAwareNG @UnitedGMH @mentalhealth @AgainstSuicide @GrassrootsSP @DrZobo @aproko_doctor @WHONigeria @afspnational @YPGNGOYOSTATE @oyoblog @NutritnTuesday @NutritionIntl @NigeriaFELTP @WHO We have developed a framework for public health workforce. The aim is to have graduates of @NigeriaFELTP have proper job placement, to not worry about their career direction, and to feel fulfilled with their work- Dr Mohammed Abdulaziz of @AfricaCDC at #NFELTPX19

@NCDCgov @Chikwe_I @AfenetNigeria @EbonyiState @EbonyiGovt @EBSHIAAbakaliki @EBSUAbakiliki @MSDforMothers @malarianomoreuk @FightingMalaria @SFHNigeria @JAnyantiSFH @NMEPNG @ToyinSaraki @MamaletteNG @AITraining @KanostateNg @Kanoassembly_ @ilovekanostate @OoasWaho @AfricaCDC @Ecowas_cdc @UNICEF_Nigeria @UNICEFAfrica @IDHubFSG @MeaslesRubella @AddyEjikeme @LassaFeverNews @lassa_info @EpidAlert @drweyoms @docmmsaleh @ibrodoc_03 @MentallyAwareNG @UnitedGMH @mentalhealth @AgainstSuicide @GrassrootsSP @DrZobo @aproko_doctor @WHONigeria @afspnational @YPGNGOYOSTATE @oyoblog @NutritnTuesday @NutritionIntl @NigeriaFELTP @WHO @USCDCNIGERIA My early education was in Ilesha, Osun State and even then I was intrigued with population-based services, like provision of water, healthcare, and others- @olubunmi_ojo at #NFELTPX19 as she reflects on a career of building surveillance systems.

@NCDCgov @Chikwe_I @AfenetNigeria @EbonyiState @EbonyiGovt @EBSHIAAbakaliki @EBSUAbakiliki @MSDforMothers @malarianomoreuk @FightingMalaria @SFHNigeria @JAnyantiSFH @NMEPNG @ToyinSaraki @MamaletteNG @AITraining @KanostateNg @Kanoassembly_ @ilovekanostate @OoasWaho @AfricaCDC @Ecowas_cdc @UNICEF_Nigeria @UNICEFAfrica @IDHubFSG @MeaslesRubella @AddyEjikeme @LassaFeverNews @lassa_info @EpidAlert @drweyoms @docmmsaleh @ibrodoc_03 @MentallyAwareNG @UnitedGMH @mentalhealth @AgainstSuicide @GrassrootsSP @DrZobo @aproko_doctor @WHONigeria @afspnational @YPGNGOYOSTATE @oyoblog @NutritnTuesday @NutritionIntl @NigeriaFELTP @WHO @USCDCNIGERIA Smallpox eradication showed what determination can achieve. The world is free of smallpox and will soon be free of polio, thanks to the work of many of the public health workers in this room. I celebrate all of you- @olubunmi_ojo at #NFELTPX19

#PreventEpidemicsNaija

@NCDCgov @Chikwe_I @AfenetNigeria @EbonyiState @EbonyiGovt @EBSHIAAbakaliki @EBSUAbakiliki @MSDforMothers @malarianomoreuk @FightingMalaria @SFHNigeria @JAnyantiSFH @NMEPNG @ToyinSaraki @MamaletteNG @AITraining @KanostateNg @Kanoassembly_ @ilovekanostate @OoasWaho @AfricaCDC @Ecowas_cdc @UNICEF_Nigeria @UNICEFAfrica @IDHubFSG @MeaslesRubella @AddyEjikeme @LassaFeverNews @lassa_info @EpidAlert @drweyoms @docmmsaleh @ibrodoc_03 @MentallyAwareNG @UnitedGMH @mentalhealth @AgainstSuicide @GrassrootsSP @DrZobo @aproko_doctor @WHONigeria @afspnational @YPGNGOYOSTATE @oyoblog @NutritnTuesday @NutritionIntl @NigeriaFELTP @WHO @USCDCNIGERIA Key amongst the core values I reflect on in my public health career are humility, passion, focus, determination and vision. These are core values that anyone in public health should strive to develop- @olubunmi_ojo at #NFELTPX19

#PreventEpidemicsNaija

@NCDCgov @Chikwe_I @AfenetNigeria @EbonyiState @EbonyiGovt @EBSHIAAbakaliki @EBSUAbakiliki @MSDforMothers @malarianomoreuk @FightingMalaria @SFHNigeria @JAnyantiSFH @NMEPNG @ToyinSaraki @MamaletteNG @AITraining @KanostateNg @Kanoassembly_ @ilovekanostate @OoasWaho @AfricaCDC @Ecowas_cdc @UNICEF_Nigeria @UNICEFAfrica @IDHubFSG @MeaslesRubella @AddyEjikeme @LassaFeverNews @lassa_info @EpidAlert @drweyoms @docmmsaleh @ibrodoc_03 @MentallyAwareNG @UnitedGMH @mentalhealth @AgainstSuicide @GrassrootsSP @DrZobo @aproko_doctor @WHONigeria @afspnational @YPGNGOYOSTATE @oyoblog @NutritnTuesday @NutritionIntl @NigeriaFELTP @WHO @USCDCNIGERIA Coordinating 36 states and FCT disease surveillance activities had its own challenges, but I worked with the states and worked through them, making it easy for everyone by building good relationships- @olubunmi_ojo at #NFELTPX19

@NCDCgov @Chikwe_I @AfenetNigeria @EbonyiState @EbonyiGovt @EBSHIAAbakaliki @EBSUAbakiliki @MSDforMothers @malarianomoreuk @FightingMalaria @SFHNigeria @JAnyantiSFH @NMEPNG @ToyinSaraki @MamaletteNG @AITraining @KanostateNg @Kanoassembly_ @ilovekanostate @OoasWaho @AfricaCDC @Ecowas_cdc @UNICEF_Nigeria @UNICEFAfrica @IDHubFSG @MeaslesRubella @AddyEjikeme @LassaFeverNews @lassa_info @EpidAlert @drweyoms @docmmsaleh @ibrodoc_03 @MentallyAwareNG @UnitedGMH @mentalhealth @AgainstSuicide @GrassrootsSP @DrZobo @aproko_doctor @WHONigeria @afspnational @YPGNGOYOSTATE @oyoblog @NutritnTuesday @NutritionIntl @NigeriaFELTP @WHO @USCDCNIGERIA I'm proud to be one of those that prepared the #YellowFever vaccines that were used to tackle the yellow fever epidemic in 1986. Whatever you are doing, however humble, is preparation for a bigger assignment- @olubunmi_ojo at #NFELTPX19

@NCDCgov @Chikwe_I @AfenetNigeria @EbonyiState @EbonyiGovt @EBSHIAAbakaliki @EBSUAbakiliki @MSDforMothers @malarianomoreuk @FightingMalaria @SFHNigeria @JAnyantiSFH @NMEPNG @ToyinSaraki @MamaletteNG @AITraining @KanostateNg @Kanoassembly_ @ilovekanostate @OoasWaho @AfricaCDC @Ecowas_cdc @UNICEF_Nigeria @UNICEFAfrica @IDHubFSG @MeaslesRubella @AddyEjikeme @LassaFeverNews @lassa_info @EpidAlert @drweyoms @docmmsaleh @ibrodoc_03 @MentallyAwareNG @UnitedGMH @mentalhealth @AgainstSuicide @GrassrootsSP @DrZobo @aproko_doctor @WHONigeria @afspnational @YPGNGOYOSTATE @oyoblog @NutritnTuesday @NutritionIntl @NigeriaFELTP @WHO In achieving excellence or pubic health action, we should reflect on words by @TonyOElumelu; 'The kind of challenges we face on the continent require not only vision but also patience and perseverance"- Patrick Nguku, Regional Technical Coordinator @AFENETAfrica
#NFELTPX19

@NCDCgov @Chikwe_I @AfenetNigeria @EbonyiState @EbonyiGovt @EBSHIAAbakaliki @EBSUAbakiliki @MSDforMothers @malarianomoreuk @FightingMalaria @SFHNigeria @JAnyantiSFH @NMEPNG @ToyinSaraki @MamaletteNG @AITraining @KanostateNg @Kanoassembly_ @ilovekanostate @OoasWaho @AfricaCDC @Ecowas_cdc @UNICEF_Nigeria @UNICEFAfrica @IDHubFSG @MeaslesRubella @AddyEjikeme @LassaFeverNews @lassa_info @EpidAlert @drweyoms @docmmsaleh @ibrodoc_03 @MentallyAwareNG @UnitedGMH @mentalhealth @AgainstSuicide @GrassrootsSP @DrZobo @aproko_doctor @WHONigeria @afspnational @YPGNGOYOSTATE @oyoblog @NutritnTuesday @NutritionIntl @NigeriaFELTP @WHO @TonyOElumelu #NFELTPX19 explored themes on surveillance, epidemiology, risk comms, case management, contact tracing and much more. Objectives were to share, network, and learn, including to impart new knowledge and skills and advance public health science- Dr. Patrick Nguku of @AFENETAfrica

@NCDCgov @Chikwe_I @AfenetNigeria @EbonyiState @EbonyiGovt @EBSHIAAbakaliki @EBSUAbakiliki @MSDforMothers @malarianomoreuk @FightingMalaria @SFHNigeria @JAnyantiSFH @NMEPNG @ToyinSaraki @MamaletteNG @AITraining @KanostateNg @Kanoassembly_ @ilovekanostate @OoasWaho @AfricaCDC @Ecowas_cdc @UNICEF_Nigeria @UNICEFAfrica @IDHubFSG @MeaslesRubella @AddyEjikeme @LassaFeverNews @lassa_info @EpidAlert @drweyoms @docmmsaleh @ibrodoc_03 @MentallyAwareNG @UnitedGMH @mentalhealth @AgainstSuicide @GrassrootsSP @DrZobo @aproko_doctor @WHONigeria @afspnational @YPGNGOYOSTATE @oyoblog @NutritnTuesday @NutritionIntl @NigeriaFELTP @WHO @TonyOElumelu #NFELTPX19 had 339 abstracts submitted, 9 educative pre-conference workshops with 400 participants, 9 keynote speakers and 600 conference participants- Dr. Patrick Nguku, Patrick Nguku, Regional Technical Coordinator @AFENETAfrica

@NCDCgov @Chikwe_I @AfenetNigeria @EbonyiState @EbonyiGovt @EBSHIAAbakaliki @EBSUAbakiliki @MSDforMothers @malarianomoreuk @FightingMalaria @SFHNigeria @JAnyantiSFH @NMEPNG @ToyinSaraki @MamaletteNG @AITraining @KanostateNg @Kanoassembly_ @ilovekanostate @OoasWaho @AfricaCDC @Ecowas_cdc @UNICEF_Nigeria @UNICEFAfrica @IDHubFSG @MeaslesRubella @AddyEjikeme @LassaFeverNews @lassa_info @EpidAlert @drweyoms @docmmsaleh @ibrodoc_03 @MentallyAwareNG @UnitedGMH @mentalhealth @AgainstSuicide @GrassrootsSP @DrZobo @aproko_doctor @WHONigeria @afspnational @YPGNGOYOSTATE @oyoblog @NutritnTuesday @NutritionIntl @NigeriaFELTP @WHO @TonyOElumelu The Bauchi State Epidemiologist wrote me an email that he has chosen to stay back because the work he is doing in responding to the #YellowFever outbreak is more important than coming to this conference. These are the type of people we are training- Dr. @Chikwe_I at #NFELTPX19

@NCDCgov @Chikwe_I @AfenetNigeria @EbonyiState @EbonyiGovt @EBSHIAAbakaliki @EBSUAbakiliki @MSDforMothers @malarianomoreuk @FightingMalaria @SFHNigeria @JAnyantiSFH @NMEPNG @ToyinSaraki @MamaletteNG @AITraining @KanostateNg @Kanoassembly_ @ilovekanostate @OoasWaho @AfricaCDC @Ecowas_cdc @UNICEF_Nigeria @UNICEFAfrica @IDHubFSG @MeaslesRubella @AddyEjikeme @LassaFeverNews @lassa_info @EpidAlert @drweyoms @docmmsaleh @ibrodoc_03 @MentallyAwareNG @UnitedGMH @mentalhealth @AgainstSuicide @GrassrootsSP @DrZobo @aproko_doctor @WHONigeria @afspnational @YPGNGOYOSTATE @oyoblog @NutritnTuesday @NutritionIntl @NigeriaFELTP @WHO @TonyOElumelu We often have to work late at night and weekends away from our families and our comfort zone, but this is the career we have chosen to protect the health of Nigerians- Dr. @Chikwe_I, at #NFELTPX19 closing ceremony

@NCDCgov @Chikwe_I @AfenetNigeria @EbonyiState @EbonyiGovt @EBSHIAAbakaliki @EBSUAbakiliki @MSDforMothers @malarianomoreuk @FightingMalaria @SFHNigeria @JAnyantiSFH @NMEPNG @ToyinSaraki @MamaletteNG @AITraining @KanostateNg @Kanoassembly_ @ilovekanostate @OoasWaho @AfricaCDC @Ecowas_cdc @UNICEF_Nigeria @UNICEFAfrica @IDHubFSG @MeaslesRubella @AddyEjikeme @LassaFeverNews @lassa_info @EpidAlert @drweyoms @docmmsaleh @ibrodoc_03 @MentallyAwareNG @UnitedGMH @mentalhealth @AgainstSuicide @GrassrootsSP @DrZobo @aproko_doctor @WHONigeria @afspnational @YPGNGOYOSTATE @oyoblog @NutritnTuesday @NutritionIntl @NigeriaFELTP We have a team from @NCDCgov who have been deployed to support the #LassaFever response in Liberia. Their deployment is a new and indeed commendable strategy by @OoasWaho. We are building a strong Africa by Africans!- @Chikwe_I at #NFELTPX19 closing ceremony

@NCDCgov @Chikwe_I @AfenetNigeria @EbonyiState @EbonyiGovt @EBSHIAAbakaliki @EBSUAbakiliki @MSDforMothers @malarianomoreuk @FightingMalaria @SFHNigeria @JAnyantiSFH @NMEPNG @ToyinSaraki @MamaletteNG @AITraining @KanostateNg @Kanoassembly_ @ilovekanostate @OoasWaho @AfricaCDC @Ecowas_cdc @UNICEF_Nigeria @UNICEFAfrica @IDHubFSG @MeaslesRubella @AddyEjikeme @LassaFeverNews @lassa_info @EpidAlert @drweyoms @docmmsaleh @ibrodoc_03 @MentallyAwareNG @UnitedGMH @mentalhealth @AgainstSuicide @GrassrootsSP @DrZobo @aproko_doctor @WHONigeria @afspnational @YPGNGOYOSTATE @oyoblog @NutritnTuesday @NutritionIntl @NigeriaFELTP @USCDCNIGERIA @drasatrust @InfectiousDz Huge congratulations to all participants who were awarded for their outstanding oral and poster presentations at #NFELTPX19! Very well-deserved!

@NCDCgov @Chikwe_I @AfenetNigeria @EbonyiState @EbonyiGovt @EBSHIAAbakaliki @EBSUAbakiliki @MSDforMothers @malarianomoreuk @FightingMalaria @SFHNigeria @JAnyantiSFH @NMEPNG @ToyinSaraki @MamaletteNG @AITraining @KanostateNg @Kanoassembly_ @ilovekanostate @OoasWaho @AfricaCDC @Ecowas_cdc @UNICEF_Nigeria @UNICEFAfrica @IDHubFSG @MeaslesRubella @AddyEjikeme @LassaFeverNews @lassa_info @EpidAlert @drweyoms @docmmsaleh @ibrodoc_03 @MentallyAwareNG @UnitedGMH @mentalhealth @AgainstSuicide @GrassrootsSP @DrZobo @aproko_doctor @WHONigeria @afspnational @YPGNGOYOSTATE @oyoblog @NutritnTuesday @NutritionIntl @NigeriaFELTP @USCDCNIGERIA @drasatrust .@olubunmi_ojo has spent decades improving surveillance systems and International Health Regulations in #Nigeria.

At #NFELTPX19, she was given The DG's Extra Effort award!