Ben Ezechime, Enugu
Gov. 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.
This is contained in a statement by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Chidiebere Onyia, in Enugu.
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 Mr Isaac Obetta, Director, Pharmaceutical Services, Ministry of Health.
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; Mr Sunny Okafor, Ministry of Agriculture; Mr Matthew Abia; Ministry of Environment; and Chidiogo Ave-Maria, PRO, Ministry of Health.
