Surveillance systems critical to containing disease outbreaks

Sunnewsonline | 11-06-2026 01:48pm |

During the annual general meeting of the Epidemiological Society of Nigeria (EPISON) held in Calabar, Dr. Matthew Ashikeni, the National President of the society, emphasized the importance of surveillance systems in managing and containing disease outbreaks. He highlighted that effective surveillance is essential for early detection and response to health threats. Dr. Ashikeni's remarks underscore the role of systematic monitoring in public health strategies to mitigate the impact of infectious diseases.

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