COVID19 apart, States are currently battling at least 1 of C.Meningitis, Monkeypox & 6 other deadly diseases.

In 2019, all 36 states recorded 94,500 cases from these outbreaks.

Ebonyi & Osun were the worst hit.

Are states investing enough in Epidemic preparedness?

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Out of the 11 States that were worst hit by these disease outbreaks in 2019

Ebonyi, Osun & Borno recorded the highest cases of 17, 696, 17,364 and 15,730, respectively.

Katsina recorded(7,389), Kano(2,389), C.River (8,114) and Adamawa(1,897)

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Few states have realised the importance of allocating more funds for epidemic preparedness. However, it is not enough to allocate funds, disbursement is equally important.

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For instance, allocation to Epidemic preparedness in Kano, Nigeria’s most populous northern state has improved over the years.

However, the state can still do more to prioritize timely disbursement of allocated funds.

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The exponential increase in recorded disease cases in Kano state from 31 cases in 2016 to 2,386 in 2019 could mean 2 things.

An improvement in disease surveillance & reporting capacity in the State or an increase in disease outbreaks.

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Disease outbreaks cost state govts money - through lost taxes during lockdowns or sick citizens who are unable to work and generate income which can be taxed.

2.73m Nigerians had jobs but could not work due to COVID19 lockdowns in 2020. Do the maths.

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As an active citizen, here's what you can do to ensure your state govt budgets more for Epidemic preparedness in its #2021Budget.

To know if your government is effectively prepared, there are several line items to look out for in the budget.

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This “Epidemic Preparedness Checklist” provides you with line items that need funding by your state govt

Download a copy; visit http://shineyoureye.org  to know the contact details of your state legislators

Call them to find out if these items are being funded in the #2021budget

#COVID19 and these other diseases are still quite hazardous.

There is no better time to call your state govt to disburse funds allocated for pandemic preparedness in the 2020 amended budget and prioritise epidemic financing in its #2021Budget

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