Kaduna Strengthens Preparedness Against Emerging Diseases

The Kaduna State Ministry of Health has intensified efforts to strengthen preparedness and response to emerging and re-emerging diseases through a Rapid Response Team meeting involving relevant ministries, agencies and development partners.

The meeting focused on enhancing collaboration, improving coordination and ensuring timely responses to potential public health threats across the state. Participants reviewed existing preparedness measures and emphasised the importance of activating all response pillars to ensure a coordinated and effective approach to disease prevention and control.

The State Epidemiologist, Dr Jeremiah Daikwo, urged leaders of the various response pillars to remain on standby and maintain a high level of alertness to respond promptly to any potential disease outbreak.

He stressed the need for proactive planning, effective communication, continuous surveillance and swift action to minimise the spread of infectious diseases and protect residents from possible public health emergencies.

The meeting also highlighted the importance of strengthening cooperation among government ministries, relevant agencies and development partners to improve information sharing and ensure that necessary resources are available when required.

The engagement reaffirmed the Kaduna State Government’s commitment to strengthening disease surveillance, prevention, preparedness and response mechanisms to safeguard public health and minimise the impact of emerging and re-emerging diseases.