Ms Abiku added that the initiative was to harness and catalyse African scientists to contribute to an effective HIV vaccine.
Mr Dakum said collaboration in driving public health initiatives had saved lives and strengthened healthcare infrastructure across the country.
Mr Idris stated, “We want a situation whereby febrile illnesses are detected early, managed effectively.’’
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) says a peacetime health system is needed to better prepare for the next pandemic.
The centres can be converted to function as isolation units for any infectious diseases when COVID-19 was over.
Nigeria is expected to have 432,000 tuberculosis cases annually.
