The Minister of Health, Ehanire Osagie,revealed that health officials are yet to reach a conclusion on the mysterious deaths in Kano and the other States in the country.
Dr. Osagie told those who claim to have the cure for COVID-19 to approach the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC). He also affirmed that the health ministry will ensure that hospitals across the country continue to deliver routine services in spite of the Coronavirus pandemic.
Osagie said: “Nobody needs to give you permission to approach NAFDAC.Latest statistics from the National Health Management Information System (NHMIS) indicates that out-patient visits dropped from 4 million to about 2 million; antenatal visits from 1.3 million to 655,000.Skilled birth attendance from 158,374 to less than 99,000; immunisation services reduced by about half.
However, the suspected downside of easing restrictions has to be balanced off by citizens, with collective determination by everyone by complying with protective and prophylactic advisories and also encourage relatives, friends,neighbours and customers.
“Face masks should be everywhere, and I look forward to seeing that cooks, stewards and food vendors use it appropriately.”
“I wish to enjoin workplaces to institute such requirements and ensure that all workers are masked and knowledgeable about COVID-19.”
