US CDC aids Nigeria in improving Acute Febrile Illness surveillance.
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announces support for Nigeria in enhancing surveillance of Acute Febrile Illness (AFI). The CDC aims to build a sustainable system for detecting and managing febrile illnesses, crucial for early disease detection and response.
Farah Husain, Programme Director of CDC Nigeria, emphasizes the importance of strengthening surveillance to improve outbreak response and public health communication. The partnership with the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) focuses on enhancing laboratory capacity and data management for effective disease control across the country, particularly among children and young adults.
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