Health workers under the aegis of the National Association
of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM), have revealed that they are lacking the
necessary Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
Chairman of the
Bauchi State chapter, Ibrahim Maikudi, told the press on Wednesday that nurses
needed to protect themselves in the course of their duties, hence the need for
PPE.
PPE include goggles
and protective clothing designed to protect the wearer’s body from infection.
Maikudi said his
members could not afford to take risks, considering the novel coronavirus that
has been declared a global pandemic by the World Health Organisation (WHO).
He added that the
association had mobilised its members to join efforts targeted toward curbing
the spread COVID-19.
"While preparing
and mobilising our members to be prepared in case they come in contact with
patients, we also advised them to take safety measures while discharging their
duties.
"We are calling
on Bauchi government to provide PPE in the facilities across the state,"
he said.
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