Here's what the US could learn from Nigeria’s response to the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak:
he Nigerian Centre for Disease Control has been investing in epidemic preparedness for the past three years and has helped to set up“These PHEOCs help states to detect, prevent, monitor and respond to infectious disease emergencies,” he said, adding“Reporting the index case was done within 48 hours of the Italian's arrival in Nigeria and since then the NCDC has been giving regular daily updates and also revising its public health advisories,” he said.
“Many believe we are immune to the virus due to claims that it doesn't thrive well in tropical regions,” Okoli said, “This has led to complacency in government and individual preparedness.” Adaora Okoli, Tulane University
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