President Bola Tinubu has appointed Dr. Jide Idris, the Convener of Healthcare Transformation Coalition, and the Director-Normal of the Nigeria Heart for Illness Management and Prevention (NCDC).
Idris, a former Commissioner for Well being in Lagos State, succeeds Dr. Ifedayo Adetifa, who headed the NCDC since September 6, 2021.
Idris additionally served as Everlasting Secretary on the Lagos Ministry of Well being.
The Information Company of Nigeria (NAN) reviews that Idris' appointment was contained in a press release issued in Abuja on Thursday by the Presidential Spokesman, Mr. Ajuri Ngelale.
Idris has over 30 years of expertise in healthcare. He performed a vital position in reforming the healthcare system in Lagos State.
He led complete reforms in Lagos State, which centered on organizational restructuring, human useful resource improvement, infrastructure enchancment, revitalization of main healthcare, healthcare financing and illness prevention.
Idris additionally led the profitable containment of the Ebola outbreak in Lagos State.
He holds levels from establishments such because the College of Lagos, Yale College and Columbia College.
In the meantime, the NCDC celebrated its fifth anniversary in November 2023, showcasing some achievements.
Established in 2016 and supported by the NCDC Act of 2018, the company focuses on illness surveillance, laboratory capability constructing, emergency response and public well being schooling.
NCDC's key achievements over the previous 5 years embody enhancing illness surveillance, main emergency response efforts reminiscent of through the COVID-19 pandemic, selling worldwide collaborations and growing laboratory capability.
At NCDC, the Director Normal serves as CEO. He oversees the middle's governance and receives oversight from the board of administrators and the Minister of Well being.
The time period of workplace is 4 years and is renewable.
Dr. Chikwe Ihekweazu served as the primary Director Normal of the NCDC from August 15, 2016. In July 2019, he was reappointed by then President Muhammadu Buhari.
On October 18, 2021, Adetifa succeeded Ihekweazu following his recruitment by the World Well being Group.
