A public health expert, Emeka Oguanuo, is urging the Nigerian government to strategically allocate the recently approved N10 billion Ebola preparedness fund. He emphasized directing resources towards critical gaps in the nation’s disease response system. President Bola Tinubu’s approval of the fund and the establishment of a Presidential Task Force are seen as elevating health security to a national priority.
The expert stressed that the true impact of the funding hinges on measurable outcomes and reaching the weakest links in the preparedness chain. He highlighted priorities such as enhanced surveillance at entry points, increased laboratory capacity, and strengthened health facilities for triage and isolation.
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