…As Healthcare providers’ training ends in Anambra State!
As part of proactive measures to battle the COVID-19 Pandemic, healthcare providers in Anambra State have unndergone a 2-day COVID-19 case management master trainers course sponsored by the World Health Organization and the European Union in partnership with the State Ministry of Health.
This is inline with Gov Willie Obiano’s charge that “Our armour against COVID-19 is an educated and well-trained healthcare providers.”
Speaking after the training which ended yesterday, Honourable Vincent Okpala, the State Commissioner for Health said, “Our promise to you (ndi Anambra) is that we will not disappoint you if the battle comes to our shores.”
Furthermore, Okpala explained that, “The Anambra State COVID-19 triangle is a solidarity salute to our fellow healthcare providers fighting in the frontlines in COVID-19 stricken communities across the globe.
“The Anambra COVID-19 triangle depicts the medic team’s commitment to use their newly acquired knowledge to keep infection away by breaking the chain of infection with the apex of the triangle,” he added.
Since the outbreak of the COVID-19 Pandemic, Anambra State Government has taken huge proactive measures aimed at winning the war if it eventually comes into the State.
These measures range from ban on public gatherings to tax exemptions; from jumbo stimulus package to building and upgrading of special protective centres; amongst others.
Engr Ifeanyi ANIAGOH
Abagana, Anambra State
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