Pandemics Are Inevitable, Says Minister

Pandemics Are Inevitable, Says Minister

Pandemics are inevitable and nations must be ready to respond swiftly, says Dr Iziaq Salako, the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare. Salako said this at the Public Health Symposium on “Lessons on Pandemic Preparedness and Response: Insights from China and Nigeria” on Monday in Abuja. The minister warned: “the next pandemic is not a matter of if but when,” stressing the importance of coordinated, equitable, and innovative preparednes…

Nigeria strengthening preparedness ahead of next pandemic

Iziaq Salako, the minister of state for health and social welfare, says pandemics are inevitable and nations must be ready to respond swiftly.   Salako spoke on Monday at the public health symposium on ‘Lessons on Pandemic Preparedness and Response: Insights from China and Nigeria’ in Abuja.   “The next pandemic is not a matter of if but when,” NAN quoted him as saying.   He noted the importance of coordinated, equitable, and innovative prepared…