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Gov Mbah constitutes multi-sectoral health committee on Anthrax disease

Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has set up a State Multi-Sectoral Committee to prepare for the possible outbreak of Anthrax disease and any public health emergency in the state.

First case of anthrax has been confirmed in Nigeria. [CDC]

According to Onyia, members of the committee are: Dr Ifeanyi Agujiobi, Permanent Secretary, Enugu State Ministry of Health, Acting Head; Dr Okolo Boniface, Director, Public Health Services, Ministry of Health; and Dr Chinyere Ezeudu, State Epidemiologist.

Others are: Dr Chika Okoro, World Health Organisation, Enugu State Coordinator; Dr Ifeyinwa Anyanyo, UNICEF, Enugu State; Chinasa Mbah.

State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA); and Isaac Obetta, Director, Pharmaceutical Services, Ministry of Health.

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Also included in the committee are: Dr Chinelo Nnadi, Enugu State Primary Health Care Development Agency; Dr Onyinye Chime.

Consultant Public Health Physician, ESUTTH, Parkane; Sunny Okafor, Ministry of Agriculture; Matthew Abia; Ministry of Environment; and Chidiogo Ave-Maria, PRO, Ministry of Health.

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