Yesterday, it was a homecoming, a delight to share the stage with Dr Dr. Muyi Aina & a great privilege for me to speak on, 'What we need to be ready for the next emergency using lessons learnt from COVID19 & Diphtheria', at the Paed Association NG annual conference holding in Lagos #EkoAkete

I highlighted the need for continued investment in early warning (surveillance) systems, collaborative surveillance (reiterated the role of paediatricians in disease reporting to health authorities), multisectoral involvement, and subnational strengthening for health security.