The Government of Nigeria used the Incident Management System (IMS) to establish a national Emergency Operations Center (EOC) as part of a new national emergency plan for the global polio eradication initiative. The use of IMS through the EOC changed the operational tempo, accountability measures, and programmatic success of the polio program. This existing infrastructure was in place and leveraged to contain the outbreak of Ebola.
Full Citation:
Shuaib, F., Gunnala, R., Musa, E.O., et al. 2014. Ebola virus disease outbreak – Nigeria, July-September 2014. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report. 63(39).
Title of Article: Ebola virus disease outbreak – Nigeria, July-September 2014
Author(s): Shuaib, F., Gunnala, R., Musa, E.O., et al
Publication Year: 2014
Publication Name: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report
Publication Volume: 63(39)
Publication Source URL: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25275332/
DOI (Digital Object Identifier): PMID: 25275332
Topics: Global Issues | Health Security
Disease Vaccines: Polio/OPV/IPV
Countries: Nigeria
WHO Regions: Africa