You are here: HomeNewsHealth2021 01 15Article 407897

General News of Friday, 15 January 2021

Source: www.mynigeria.com

Coronavirus: NMA laments increased infections among health workers

The Nigerian Medical Association The Nigerian Medical Association

As states across the country battle the second wave of the coronavirus, the Lagos State Chapter of the Nigerian Medical Association has bemoaned the increasing number of infections amongst some of its health workers.

A statement by the state chairman and secretary of the association, Dr. Adetunji Adenekan and Dr. Ime Okon advised doctors in the state to be more safety-conscious.

“The events of the last few weeks have been quite unprecedented and very shocking within the medical community of our beloved state. There has been an increased rate of infections (morbidity) and deaths (mortality) of our most cherished members of the NMA, Lagos chapter."

“It is with a heavy heart that our most affectionate chairman on behalf of the state officers committee of the NMA, Lagos State, wishes to commiserate with the families of our members who have succumbed to the COVID-19 disease at this precarious time in Lagos State.

“We also emphasise the need for a very high index of suspicion among health care practitioners and providers, particularly during this unpredictable second wave in the state. Consider everyone as a suspected COVID-19 case, and ensure universal precautions always,” the statement partly read.

The association advised its members to continue to obey the non-pharmaceutical interventions and other preventive protocols of COVID-19 during the discharging of their duties, The Punch reported.

The Lagos NMA also urged members of the public to strictly adhere to the basic COVID-19 infection, prevention, and control guide of wearing a facemask in public places, avoid touching the mouth, eyes, and nose with unclean hands, according to The Punch.

“In the event of the experience of any COVID-19 related symptoms such as fever, cough, fatigue, anosmia, dysgeusia, malaise, breathlessness, do not keep to yourself, urgently seek medical attention,’’ they advised.