Section 15: Expenditure of the Centre.

The Centre shall apply the proceeds of the Fund at its disposal to—(a) the cost of administration of the Centre;
(b) perform the functions of the Centre under this Act;
(c) pay members of the Board or any committee set up by the Board for such expenses as may be expressly authorised by the Board in accordance with the approved rates;
(d) the payment of salaries, fees or other remuneration, allowances, pensions and benefits payable to employees of the Centre;
(e) publicise and promote the activities of the Centre;
(f) build the capacity of staff of the Centre;
(g) conduct and support research activities;
(h) publish scientific findings, health education material, protocols, guidelines and public health rules and regulations;
(i) support membership of national or international scientific and professional organisations, working on Disease Control and Prevention and pay annual dues and other contributions to such organisations;
(j) support and encourage national non-governmental organisations, nationwide in the effort to mitigate the impact of communicable and non-communicable diseases;
(k) build, acquire and maintain any property vested in the Centre;
(l) implement rapid response to public health emergencies and disasters; and
(m) conduct any other activities relevant to the performance of its functions under this Act.