Senate raises concern over COVID-19 in Cross River, warns of gaps in Nigeria’s outbreak response

The Nigerian Senate expressed concerns about gaps in the country's outbreak response system following the confirmation of a new COVID-19 case in Cross River State. Senator Ipalibo Banigo emphasized the need to strengthen the disease surveillance and response framework, warning that weak surveillance systems and inadequate funding hinder Nigeria's preparedness for future outbreaks. Senate President Godswill Akpabio also called for proactive measures to prevent a recurrence of past public health crises.