eHealth Africa has intensified efforts to strengthen outbreak preparedness in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) by supporting infection prevention and control (IPC) systems in primary healthcare facilities and deepening collaboration with government health authorities.
The organisation said effective outbreak preparedness begins long before emergencies occur, through strong IPC systems, coordinated institutions and health facilities equipped to prevent health risks before they escalate into crises.
As part of its ClimateSENSE project, eHealth Africa has supported the reactivation of Infection Prevention and Control Committees in four Primary Healthcare Centres across the FCT. It has also strengthened collaboration with the FCT Primary Health Care Development Board by joining the FCT IPC Coordination Platform.
According to the organisation, these institutional measures are critical to building resilient health systems capable of responding effectively to disease outbreaks while safeguarding patients and frontline health workers.
At the recent FCT IPC Coordination Meeting, eHealth Africa shared progress made under the ClimateSENSE project and joined government agencies and development partners in identifying practical strategies to improve infection prevention and outbreak preparedness across the territory.
The discussions also underscored the growing link between climate change and public health, with participants stressing that climate resilience and infection prevention must be addressed together as rising temperatures and extreme weather events increase the risk of disease outbreaks and place greater pressure on health systems.
eHealth Africa noted that strengthening healthcare waste management, improving infection prevention practices and enhancing the resilience of health facilities are essential to protecting public health in the face of climate-related challenges.
The organisation reaffirmed its commitment to working with government and development partners to build stronger, more resilient health systems that can effectively respond to current and future public health threats.