At the review of the Health Sector Strategic Blueprint Workshop, UK Health Security Agency #IHR_Strengthening project supported the health security pillar. Confident that prioritized initiatives if implemented in a sector-wide approach can deliver critical interventions where they are most needed

The UK Health Security Agency #IHR_Strengthening Project took part in the ECOWAS regional workshop on highly pathogenic avian influenza, strengthening preparedness and outbreak responses in the region using a One Health approach. 🇬🇧🇳🇬 Together, we are enhancing health security and food safety!

The UK Health Security Agency #IHR_Strengthening Project, FAO Nigeria & WHO Nigeria are collaborating with EHSDivision, Federal Ministry of Environment. to review the National Environmental Surveillance Guidelines. This will integrate health data, define reportable incidents, and strengthen cross-sector collaboration. 🇬🇧🤝🇳🇬

The UK Health Security Agency #IHR_Strengthening Project supports NCDC National Reference Lab and Central Public Health Lab in their annual Quality Management System review meetings in preparation for the upcoming ISO15189 national accreditation assessment. 🇬🇧🇳🇬

It is crucial to use a #OneHealth approach to assess risks at the human-animal-environment interface in 🇳🇬. This week's Joint Risk Assessment training, supported by UK Health Security Agency #IHR_Strengthening project & led by NCDC, will help states manage zoonotic infections & other hazards.

UK Health Security Agency #IHR_Strengthening Project supports #Nigeria to develop National Guidelines for Chemical Events Surveillance. Led by Federal Ministry of Health, NIGERIA Chemicals Mgt. Unit, it will focus on establishing a harmonised chemical surveillance system covering local, state & federal government levels.

The UK Health Security Agency #IHR_Strengthening project supported Federal Ministry of Health, NIGERIA in organising a meeting of the multisectoral National Committee on Chemical Surveillance and Emergency Systems, to promote chemical events prevention, alert, surveillance, emergency preparedness and response in 🇳🇬.

Pleased to have been able to represent UK Health Security Agency #IHR_Strengthening Project @ the inaugural meeting of Africa CDC Africa CDC Western Africa RCC ReTAC, which is the technical & advisory arm of the RCC governance. Global Health Security, DHSC UK UK in Nigeria🇬🇧🇳🇬 Anne Wilson Kathleen Skinner

In enhancing Nigeria’s capacity to respond to public health emergencies, UK Health Security Agency’s #IHR_Strengthening project & NCDC ran a technical workshop on the diagnosis of the bacteria causing #WhoopingCough, Bordetella pertussis, for the National Reference Labs and LUTH lab.

To improve the sharing of states epidemiological data to stakeholders for response and funding advocacy, UK Health Security Agency’s #IHR_Strengthening project, NCDC WHO Nigeria eHealth Africa & Jhpiego recently delivered a training on data analysis & Quantum Geographic Info System. 🇬🇧🤝🇳🇬

Congratulations to NCDC for conducting the end term review of Nigeria's #NAPHS 1.0. UK Health Security Agency #IHR_Strengthening is pleased to have been part of this process and looks forward to engaging with the development of #NAPHS 2.0. Global Health Security, DHSC UK UK in Nigeria🇬🇧🇳🇬 Kathleen Skinner Jerry Pantuvo

The UK Health Security Agency #IHR_Strengthening Project is supporting NCDC and Lagos State in a Multi-Hazard Risk Assessment. Through an all-hazards approach, we’ll identify, prioritize, and plan for health risks to improve emergency preparedness and disaster management. 🇬🇧🤝🇳🇬

Congratulations to Bunmi Negedu-momoh on her appointment to this committee.

Pleased that UK Health Security Agency #IHR_Strengthening Project is able to support this series of assessments, paving the way for accessible and timely confirmation of chemical incidents. NCDC Global Health Security, DHSC UK NIPRD NIMR NAFDAC NIGERIA Kathleen Skinner

This week, UK Health Security Agency’s #IHR_Strengthening workforce technical experts worked with NCDC in delivering a leadership symposium, in support of the national public health institute delivering its mandate to protect the health of all Nigerians. 🇬🇧🤝 🇳🇬

An acorn well on its way to being an oak tree with NCDC firmly in the driving seat engaging with sub-national entities and stakeholders. #Keeppushing

Last week, ECOWAS Centre for Surveillance and Disease Control organized the inaugural workshop to establish the Technical Advisory Council (TAC) of the ECOWAS Centre for Surveillance and Disease Control. This event took place from February 18 to 19, 2025, in Abuja, Nigeria. The TAC is an essential management body of ECOWAS Centre for Surveillance and Disease Control , responsible for providing

.UK Health Security Agency #IHR_Strengthening Project in collaboration with NCDC holds the 6th edition of Exercise Keep Pushing! The annual simulation exercise strengthens emergency preparedness across 🇳🇬, engaging Ondo, Kwara, Borno, Abia, Kano, FCT and relevant Ministries, Depts. & Agencies.

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Strengthening chemical emergency preparedness: UK Health Security Agency, NCDC and stakeholders are collaboratively reviewing the co-developed Chemical Chapter for Nigeria's National Multihazard Plan for rapid detection, assessment and management of chemical threats. 🇬🇧⚕️🇳🇬 Federal Ministry of Health, NIGERIA