Emir Bamalli Hails NIPHID’s Role in Combating Infectious Diseases

The Chief Executive Director of the National Institute of Public Health and Infectious Diseases (NIPHID), Saye, Zaria, Dr. Abdullahi Aminu Dalhatu, has led participants of Batch 83 Local Government Tuberculosis, Leprosy and Buruli Ulcer Supervisors (LGTBLS) Course on a courtesy visit to the Emir of Zazzau, His Highness Malam Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli, CFR.

The visit took place at the Emir’s Palace in Zaria on Friday evening, where the participants are currently in Zaria for a five-week training and workshop organised by NIPHID.

Dr. Dalhatu was accompanied by members of the institute’s management team and other officials during the visit.

Speaking at the Palace, Dr. Dalhatu expressed appreciation to the Emir for receiving the delegation and for his continued support for initiatives aimed at improving public health and strengthening the capacity of health workers.

He explained that the participants were in Zaria as part of a five-week training programme designed to strengthen their knowledge and skills in the prevention, detection, supervision and control of tuberculosis, leprosy and Buruli ulcer at the local government level.

Dr. Dalhatu also congratulated the Emir on the occasion of his sixth anniversary on the throne of Zazzau, describing the anniversary as an important milestone.

He commended the Emir for his leadership, commitment to the development of the Zazzau Emirate and his support for initiatives that promote the wellbeing of the people.

The NIPHID chief executive said the institution valued its relationship with the traditional institution and recognised the important role traditional leaders play in supporting public health interventions and mobilising communities.

Responding, the Emir of Zazzau, Malam Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli, CFR, welcomed the participants and the management of NIPHID to the Palace.

The Emir commended Dr. Dalhatu and the management of NIPHID for their efforts in strengthening the capacity of health workers and contributing to the protection of public health.

He particularly praised the activities of the institute in the areas of infectious disease prevention, surveillance, research, training and public health interventions.

His Highness noted that institutions such as NIPHID have an important role to play in protecting communities against infectious diseases through training, research, early detection and effective response.

The Emir also recalled the role played by the institute and health professionals during the outbreak of COVID-19 in 2020, noting that the efforts made in disease surveillance, public health awareness, testing, prevention and response contributed to efforts to contain the spread of the disease.

He said the experience of COVID-19 had further demonstrated the importance of having competent health personnel and strong public health institutions capable of responding promptly to outbreaks and other health emergencies.

The Emir encouraged the participants of the Batch 83 LGTBLS Course to take the training seriously and make effective use of the knowledge and skills acquired when they return to their respective local government areas.

He also prayed for the success of the training programme and the safe return of the participants to their various destinations.

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