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Aminu Abdullahi Ibrahim<br />
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Efforts to enhance Kano’s preparedness and response to health emergencies have received a major boost as stakeholders gathered in Zaria for a three-day Workshop on Outbreak Communication Plan.<br />
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The training, supported by the Foreign, Commonwealth &; Development Office (FCDO) Lafiya Programme, is designed to strengthen collaboration among health communicators, media practitioners, and government agencies in ensuring timely and accurate dissemination of information during disease outbreaks.<br />
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Participants drawn from across the health and media sectors are expected to develop a harmonized framework for outbreak communication, focusing on coordination, transparency, and public engagement.<br />
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Declaring the workshop open, the Director-General of the Kano State Centre for Disease Control (KNCDC), Prof. Muhammad Adamu Abbas, said the initiative marks a significant step toward improving risk communication structures at both state and national levels.<br />
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According to him, experience from past outbreaks such as COVID-19 and cholera has shown that misinformation can spread faster than the disease itself, often leading to fear, confusion, and public mistrust. He emphasized that effective communication is as vital as medical response in managing any health crisis.<br />
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“This workshop is about building a united front — where health officials, journalists, and communication experts speak with one voice, guided by facts and science,” Prof. Abbas stated.<br />
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He commended the FCDO-Lafiya for their consistent partnership in strengthening Nigeria’s public health system, particularly through capacity building and institutional support.<br />
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Throughout the three-day engagement, participants will undergo intensive sessions on crisis communication, rumor management, stakeholder coordination, and media strategy development. The outcome is expected to provide a robust communication plan adaptable for future health emergencies across states.<br />
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The workshop continues through the week, featuring panel discussions, group exercises, and scenario-based simulations aimed at translating knowledge into practical response mechanisms.</p>
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