Coronavirus with centres in kano rivers enugu lagos fct were prepared ihekweazu ncdc dg

You're referring to the preparation of COVID-19 testing centers in various states in Nigeria, including Kano, Rivers, Enugu, Lagos, and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

According to reports, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) under the leadership of its Director-General, Dr. Chikwe Ihekweazu, had prepared and activated testing centers in these states to detect and respond to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Here's a breakdown of the testing centers in each state:

  1. Kano State: The NCDC had set up a testing center at the Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital (AKTH) in Kano, which was equipped to conduct PCR (polymerase chain reaction) tests for COVID-19.
  2. Rivers State: The Rivers State Government had partnered with the NCDC to establish a testing center at the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital (UPTH) in Port Harcourt.
  3. Enugu State: The Enugu State Government had set up a testing center at the Enugu State University Teaching Hospital (ESUTH) in Enugu.
  4. Lagos State: Lagos, being the epicenter of the pandemic in Nigeria, had multiple testing centers set up by the NCDC, including one at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH) and another at the Mainland Hospital in Yaba.
  5. Federal Capital Territory (FCT): The NCDC had set up a testing center at the National Hospital in Abuja, which was equipped to conduct PCR tests for COVID-19.

These testing centers were established to enable the rapid detection and diagnosis of COVID-19 cases, which was critical in controlling the spread of the virus. The NCDC, under the leadership of Dr. Ihekweazu, worked closely with state governments and other stakeholders to ensure the effective implementation of COVID-19 response measures in Nigeria.