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In Nigeria, public health systems are often challenged at local levels. Professor Isaku pointed out that despite existing protocols within Primary Health Care Centers, implementation remains inconsistent. Strengthening these local infrastructures and ensuring ongoing training and retraining of health personnel are critical to enhancing Nigeria's readiness for managing health emergencies.
The establishment of local health oversight teams could facilitate rapid response and monitoring of emerging diseases within communities, akin to successful models employed in other countries.