Epidemics past and present provide us with an opportunity to prepare for the future, but are we doing enough, or will future epidemics catch us off-guard again?
Webinar Title: Preparing for the Future: Developing Comprehensive Epidemic Preparedness and Response Plans
Objectives:
- Provide a refresher on the key epidemic preparedness and response concepts
- Facilitate an understanding of the key gaps in current epidemic preparedness and response strategies in Nigeria
- Provide recommendations for future epidemic preparedness and response in Sub-Saharan Africa
Speaker: Prof Omosivie Maduka
Omosivie Maduka is a Professor of Epidemiology and Public Health at the University of Port Harcourt (Uniport). She is also an Honorary Consultant Public Health Physician and Epidemiologist at the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital (UPTH). She has 18 years of experience in Public Health and Health Development practice. Her subspecialty interests are Epidemiology, Biostatistics, and Research Methodology. She is a Fellow of the National Postgraduate Medical College Faculty of Public Health. She has a Master of Science in Public Health from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, University of London.
Date: Tuesday, 21st of May 2024
Time: 3 pm Central Africa Time (CAT) / 2 pm West Africa Time (WAT)
Duration: 1 hour
CPD Points: 1