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20 Nigerian doctors died from Covid-19 in last one week— NMA
By Modupe Shodeinde
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has disclosed that 20 doctors have died from the Covid-19 infection in the last one week.
The Chairman of the association, FCT Chapter, Dr. Enema Amodu, during a briefing in Abuja on Friday, said the second wave of the coronavirus pandemic around the world is more catastrophic, and in the health sector, at least 20 doctors have lost their lives in the last one week.
Amodu stated that the deceased health workers includes professors, consultants, residents and nurses.
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“Everywhere around the world at this time, we are facing a second wave, and this second wave is so overwhelming and more catastrophic because a lot of people have gone back to the way of doing things thinking that the virus is over, and it is gone and they have let their guards down.
“For those of us in the health sector, we have lost quite a number of colleagues in the last one week alone. Across the nation, we have lost professors, consultants, residents (both senior and junior), very senior medical officers and nurses – some of them you may not hear of and some you may hear depending on the circumstances and whatever positions they are occupying.”
Amodu appealed to the public to adhere to the preventive measures against the Covid-19 when visiting hospitals and also tell the truth about their medical condition to protect medical workers from exposure, especially to the Covid-19 infection.
He said that, “patients need to follow the laid-down rules and we are not degrading or insulting anybody. As you enter the hospital premises, most hospitals now have facilities for you to wash your hands and ensure that you wear your mask – please comply. Also, when you sit with a doctor, ensure you keep a safe distance.”
The NMA also lamented the paltry N5,000 monthly hazard allowance paid to health workers. It appealed that the government do the needful and ensure a review of health workers welfare packages.
“Our members are dying and my colleagues are suffering and angry. But we have taken an oath and that is why we are still providing services, and we will continue to provide services. We just asked the government to do their own bit and help us so that we can change the narrative of the health sector.” Amodu stated.
