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Health News of Monday, 27 April 2020

Source: www.mynigeria.com

Aisha Buhari donates PPEs, food items to Kano

Nigeria's First lady, Aisha Buhari Nigeria's First lady, Aisha Buhari

Nigeria's First lady, Aisha Buhari has donated Personal Protective Equipment to the people of Kano State.

According to media aide, Bashir Ahmad, She also donated other medical consumables and assorted food items to the government and people of Kano State.

This is coming shortly after Kano State Governor said that the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 has deprived his state of the support needed in its fight against coronavirus.

Ganduje made the allegation during an interview with BBC Hausa where he also revealed that the laboratory for testing in the state has suspended operations, MyNigeria.com reports.

He said, “We are in a serious problem. I can tell you the situation is really bad and scary. Because what we solely rely upon in fighting the disease is the testing centre.

“This laboratory suspended its operation five or six days ago. There is also a shortage of sample collection equipment. It is not a common equipment that you can go and buy in the market. Those whose samples were collected are still waiting to know their fate.

"The problem (is) with the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19. Even its Director-General was in Kano. He spent a night there, but we have not heard from him again. The minister (of health) too knows the laboratory is not working."