Centre for Disease Control gives information on a click

Students, People in the public health sector can now access and request for localized information related to communicable and non- communicable disease from the website of Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC). The CEO of the organization, Dr. Chikwe Ihekweazu, during the launch of the website www.ncdc.gov.ng said that the website is meant to strengthen […]

Students, People in the public health sector can now access and request for localized information related to communicable and non- communicable disease from the website of Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC).

The CEO of the organization, Dr. Chikwe Ihekweazu, during the launch of the website www.ncdc.gov.ng said that the website is meant to strengthen the organization’s communications and eventually it will also be the first place people will go to when they are looking for information.

The Technical Assistance on Communications, Dr. Lawal Bakare, said that  the website comes with a connect center – “a quick button that gives you instant numbers  you can contact in case of an emergency alongside a toll free line.”

He added that aside from the weekly updated epidemiology reports it has an in-depth A to Z section on Nigerian localized diseases.

Dr. Lawal said that “The A to Z categories for disease will make for good resource materials for students of public health who need information to develop their course notes and if they need research data; like on polio from 2001 to date, You can use the website to request for such information.”

He  also stated that the website will enable them achieve their core mandate which is to detect, investigate, prevent and control diseases of national and international public health importance.

NCDC was established in the year 2011 in response to the challenges of public health emergencies and to enhance Nigeria’s preparedness and response to epidemics through prevention, detection and control of communicable and non-communicable diseases.