HELC played a significant role in providing support for the drafting of the Lagos State Biosecurity and Biobanking Bill. This bill serves as a crucial instrument in enhancing biosecurity measures and establishing a comprehensive framework for biobanking in Lagos State.…
HELC, in collaboration with RTSL, has developed a Model State Public Health Bill that serves as a comprehensive and robust health security framework for the several states in Nigeria. This draft legislation is designed to enhance health security, public hygiene,…
HELC, with the support of RTSL, conducted an assessment of the laws and policies in Lagos State, which was subsequently presented for validation during a meeting chaired by Prof Akin Emmanuel Abayomi, the Honorable Commissioner of Health for Lagos State,…
HELC presented a comprehensive report on the legal analysis and mapping of legal authorities related to the implementation of the International Health Regulations (IHR) within the Nigerian Law specifically for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The report was validated during…
Following the capacity and training needs assessment conducted by HELC for the legal unit of the NCDC, HELC took the initiative to develop a comprehensive 4-year strategic action plan for the legal unit. This strategic plan serves as a roadmap,…
HELC conducted a comprehensive capacity and training needs assessment for the legal department of the NCDC. With the valuable support of the legal unit, targeted respondents were interviewed to gather essential insights. The findings from these interviews were instrumental in…
The NCDC successfully organized a subnational IHR legal assessment training for legal officers in Nigeria, utilizing the training manuals developed by HELC. The training took place from May 9 to May 11, 2022, and aimed to enhance the knowledge and…
HELC, in collaboration with Resolve to Save Lives (RTSL), has undertaken a significant initiative to develop a comprehensive Public Health Legal Assessment Toolkit and Training Guides for the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC). These resources serve as…