{"id":25,"date":"2021-12-06T15:43:11","date_gmt":"2021-12-06T15:43:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/websitebuilder-demo.net\/kaufman\/?page_id=25"},"modified":"2026-03-16T00:55:44","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T00:55:44","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/fmcasaba.org\/cdcr\/about-us\/","title":{"rendered":"About Us"},"content":{"rendered":"
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About the CDCR in FMC Asaba<\/em><\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Established in April, 2021, The Centre for Disease Control and Research (CDCR), at the Federal Medical Centre Asaba, is a comprehensive facility dedicated to infectious disease management and public health initiatives. <\/span><\/p>\n

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Components of the CDCR <\/strong><\/p>\n

Infectious Disease Treatment Center (IDTC) <\/strong><\/p>\n

The IDTC also known as the Isolation Ward or Case Management Unit, provides specialized care for patients with infectious diseases such as Lassa-fever, COVID-19 and Monkeypox. With over 250 COVID-19 cases managed, the Center boasts 12 rooms, including 2 for suspected cases, 10 for confirmed cases and 2 ICU rooms. <\/span><\/p>\n

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Each room is equipped with en-suite facilities and connected to the nurses’ and doctors’ station via<\/span> closed circuit television and intercom. A multidisciplinary team of experts, including public health and infectious disease specialists, provide patient care. <\/span><\/p>\n

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The Public Health Molecular Laboratory<\/strong> <\/span><\/p>\n

This safety level 2- 3 laboratory is fully equipped for diagnosing viral infections like COVID-19, Yellow fever, Lassa fever etc. The laboratory also serves as a research facility for Federal Medical Centre, Asaba. <\/span><\/p>\n

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Infection Prevention and Control unit (IPC) <\/strong><\/p>\n

The IPC unit oversees infection prevention and control activities, develops hospital policies, conducts regular ward round, and performs IPC audits. <\/span><\/p>\n

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The Research Unit <\/strong><\/p>\n

The Research Unit actively promotes research activities within the center and its environs.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Management Structure <\/strong><\/p>\n

The CDCR is administratively managed by the hospital management and Medical Director of FMC Asaba through the Centre’s<\/span><\/p>\n

Director. Each unit is led by a designated unit head, ensuring effective operations and coordination. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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VISION STATEMENT<\/em><\/h5>\n

CDCR to be a foremost training and research center for the control of communicable and non-communicable diseases in Nigeria and Africa<\/p>\n

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MISSION STATEMENT<\/em><\/h5>\n

To work as a team towards the provision of prompt response and efficient services on disease control and research through consistent and progressive capacity building, and the institution of evidence based research.<\/p>\n

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  1. Teamwork<\/li>\n
  2. Multidisciplinary approach<\/li>\n
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    Meet our Team<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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    A selected group of professionals poised to take the centre to greater heights<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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    Dr. Ugoeze Francis<\/span><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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    Director, CDCR <\/span><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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    Dr. Ojimba Anastacia <\/span><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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    Pioneer Director, CDCR ( H.O.D, Public Health Department) <\/span><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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    Dr. (Mrs) Adesuwa Aigbokhaode <\/span><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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    <\/em>IPC Pillar Lead <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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    Dr. Umenzekwe Chukwudi C.<\/span><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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    Dr. Efe E. Omoyibo<\/span><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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    Dr. Olabisi O.F<\/span><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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    Pathology <\/span>Pillar Lead<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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