The Federal Government on Thursday revealed that all states, including the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) would get N100 million each to boost their response against Coronavirus.
This was revealed by the Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire during Thursday’s Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19.
Ehanire revealed that an enormous sum would originate from the Regional Diseases Surveillance Enhancement (REDISSE) Project.
“I am pleased to mention that all states of the federation, including the FCT are receiving support from the COVID-19 response through the Regional Diseases Surveillance Enhancement (REDISSE) Project.
“With this support, all states of the federation will receive N100 million to enhance high impact priority response activities. The soon to be reactivated BHCPF will join the funding pool,” he said.
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The REDISSE Project was started by the World Bank to cover all nations in the ECOWAS sub-district as an outcome of the 2014‒2015 West Africa Ebola emergency.
