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Nigeria records 216 new cases of coronavirus, bringing total number of infections to 6,175

Nigeria has recorded 216 new cases of coronavirus, bringing the total number of infections in the country to 6,175.

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control-NCDC who made this known via its twitter handle said of the 216 new cases, 74 is in Lagos state, 33-Katsina, 19-Oyo, 17-Kano, 13-Edo, 10-Zamfara, 8-Ogun, 8-Gombe, 8-Borno, 7-Bauchi, 7-Kwara, 4-FCT, 3-Kaduna, 3-Enugu and 2-Rivers state.

According to the center, 1644 patients have been discharged while the country has lost 191 people to t

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Nurses at the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital withdraw services due to alleged assault by police

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Nurses and midwives at the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital, UUTH, have withdrawn their services from the hospital due to alleged attacks and assault on their colleagues by members of the Nigeria Police force while on essential duties.

The Chairman, National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives, NAANM Akwa Ibom State Chapter, Patrick Odu, who disclosed this in an exclusive chat with Planet News said, the association had tolerated incessant cases of harassment of its members on essential duties, adding that they were further provoked by an action of a certain police officer said to have beaten up a nurse on duty at the hospital while accusing her of not giving proper attention to his wife who passed away at the hospital.

Our correspondent Anthony Esin reports that the NAANM Chairman said the association may further withdraw services of nurses in other medical facilities across the state if the situation is not addressed.

When contacted, the state Police Public Relations Officer, Frederick Nnudam said he was not aware of any case of assault or attacks on nurses during the period of the lockdown and was equally not informed about the alleged manhandling of a nurse at the UUTH by a policeman.

NCDC confirms 196 new cases of COVID-19 in Nigeria

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COVID-19, NCDC

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, has confirmed 196 new cases of coronavirus, taking the total number of cases in the country to1728.

The newly-reported cases, as revealed via the Centre’s Twitter shows that Lagos still has the highest number with 87 patients followed by Kano with 24 cases.

Other states include Gombe with 18 cases, Kaduna, 17, 16 in Abuja, 10 in Katsina, 8 in Sokoto, 7 in Edo, 6 in Borno, 1 each in Yobe, Ebonyi and Adamawa States.

According to the NCDC, the number of discharged patients are 307 while 51 patients have died so far.

Nigeria Centre for Disease Control confirms first Covid-19 death in Akwa Ibom, as state records three new cases

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By Jane Uwa

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control –NCDC has confirmed that Akwa Ibom and Borno States have recorded their first deaths from the coronavirus pandemic.

NCDC said the fatality in Borno was the index and only case in the state, while three news cases have been confirmed in Akwa Ibom resulting to a total of nine cases confirmed in the state.

He added that since the result from his samples sent for test was being expected, it would be wrong to draw conclusions on the actual cause of his demise.

Of the remaining eight cases in the south-southern state, the NCDC said five COVID-19 cases were active and three patients have recovered and been discharged.

The two new deaths announced by the health agency bring the total number of fatalities recorded since the outbreak of coronavirus in Nigeria to 21.

Meanwhile, Nigeria has recorded 86 new coronavirus cases, bringing the total number of confirmed infections in the country to 627

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Member representing Uyo Federal Constituency, Michael Enyong concludes first batch distribution of palliatives to constituents

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The first batch distribution of palliatives comprising food items, cash and coronavirus preventive medical items such as hand sanitizer in the four local government areas of Uyo Federal Constituency, by the lawmaker representing the constituency in the national assembly, Michael Enyong, popularly called Baba Ntan has been rounded off. A total of 500 beneficiaries benefited from the gesture in the first batch

Represented by a former Commissioner for Science and Technology, Samuel Effanga, the lawmaker who started the donations with Uyo Local Government Area on Monday, extended same to Ibesikpo Asutan, Nsit Atai and Uruan Local Government areas.

Accompanied by Director General of Odudu-Abasi Campaign Organization, Otue-kong Uduak Ekpewo, Effanga said the Uyo lawmaker also advised the people on the need to observe basic respiratory hygiene as well as maintain social distancing, while adhering to the cessation of movement directive of the Akwa Ibom state government in order to contain spread of the disease in the state

In Ibesikpo Asutan, Prince Uwem Ita Etuk as well as former Transition Chairman of the local government area, Ita Udoh-mbon, and other stakeholders from the area were in attendance, while in Nsit Atai and Uruan Local government areas, stakeholders including Monday Sampson and Engr. Godwin Ntete spoke in glowing terms about Enyong’s gesture.

Some of the beneficiaries while speaking with our correspondent expressed excitement over the development.

Our correspondent Anthony Esin reports that the lawmaker also gave special relief package of ten thousand naira each and food items to persons including elders, women and youths in his hometown, Nnung Obio Enang, Idoro in Uyo Local Government Area.

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Nigerian Medical Association insist it will not collaborate with 15-member Chinese medical team in Nigeria,

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The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has vowed that its members would not interact or collaborate with the 15-member Chinese medical team that arrived Nigeria yesterday.

NMA President, Dr. Francis Faduyile, said for the physicians to practise in the country, they would have to go through the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN), write examinations, and if they are successful, they could practise in the country.

His statement was in spite of the assurance of the federal government that the Chinese medical team would not be practising medicine during their mission, but focusing on installing medical equipment and training Nigerians on their operations, among others. The Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Zhou Pingjian, explained the reason for their visit.

The minister of health Osagie Ehanire however noted that the Chinese visitors will be in quarantine for 14-days.

MEANWHILE – Nigeria recorded 22 new cases of coronavirus, bringing the total number of confirmed cases in the country to 276. The new cases were announced last night by Nigeria Center for Disease Control, NCDC. As at 9pm, NCDC said there are 276 confirmed cases, 44 discharged and 6 deaths

Written By Bassey Ibiatisuho

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Resident physician urges government to appreciate the role played by health professionals in fight against covid 19

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2020 world health day, Nurses and Midwives

As the world marked the 2020 world health day yesterday with the theme “support Nurses and Midwives” government at all levels and indeed the people have been urged to appreciate the role played by all health professionals in keeping the world healthy and safe in the face of the covid 19 pandemic.

A resident Physician at the University of Uyo teaching Hospital, Doctor Edesiri Ighorodje who gave the charge in an interview with Planet News said this year’s theme is apt in recognition of the sacrifices of the health professionals in the fight against the global Covid-19 pandemic by putting their health at risk in protecting the broader community.

While stating that the major challenges Nigerian nurses face is being understaffed and overwhelmed at their duty post, the medical practitioner, therefore, urged the government to ensure the employment of more nurses and improve work environment and incentives for the health professionals as an encouragement for their efforts.

Our correspondent Jane Uwa reports that Doctor Ighorodje further used the opportunity to advise the people on the need to stay safe and practice the necessary Covid-19 preventive measures by washing of hands with soap, use of hand sanitizer, practice of social distancing as they strive to curb the spread of corona virus in the state, country and the world at large.

World health day is a global health awareness day celebrated every year on April 7 under the sponsorship of the world health organization.

Written By Jane Uwa

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Nigeria records sixteen new cases of Coronavirus

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The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control -NCDC yesterday recorded sixteen new cases of the Coronavirus

Ten cases were recorded in Lagos; two cases were recorded in the FCT, two in Oyo, one in Delta and one in Katsina

This brings the total number of confirmed cases in Nigeria to 254. Fourty-four have so far been discharged with six deaths recorded.

Written By Bassey Ibiatisuho

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Member representing Uyo Federal constituency, Michael Eyong, begins distribution of palliatives to constituents as COVID 19 lockdown continues

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COVID-19, Uyo Federal constituency

Member representing Uyo, Uruan, Nsit Atai, and Ibesikpo Asutan Federal constituency in the National Assembly, Michael Eyong, popularly called Baba Ntan has started distribution of over 10 million naira worth of palliatives to his constituents from the four local government areas making the constituency.

A breakdown of the N10 million donation, which makes the 1st batch of palliatives disbursed by the federal lawmaker to the people has N5 million as cash gift and food items worth N5 million.

Presenting the palliatives to the beneficiaries from Uyo Local Government Area, the lawmaker said the gesture was his personal effort to cushion the excruciating effect of the lockdown exercise caused by the coronavirus pandemic on his constituents, adding that a total of 500 persons drawn from the four local government areas are to benefit from the gesture in the first batch.

While further charging them to adhere to the general advice on social distancing and respiratory hygiene, the lawmaker also commended the Akwa Ibom State government for taking proactive measures to prevent spread of the disease in the state.

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Some of first batch beneficiaries of the palliatives from Uyo local government area, in their responses prayed God to bless the lawmaker for remembering them in the time of the global health crisis. former Chairman of Uyo Local Government Area, Chris Nyong, advised the people to take home the information received on COVID- 19 and practice same.

Our correspondent Anthony Esin reports that the team will today, Tuesday, move to another local government area in the federal constituency to deliver the palliative items donated by the Uyo federal constituency lawmaker with a view to covering the four local government areas within four days.

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FG explains role of expected Chinese experts, appeals to country’s health professionals to show understanding

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Chinese experts, Covid19

The federal government has appealed with the health professionals in the country not try to prevent the government from accepting Chinese experts voluntary assistance from other quarters, as it was not intended to undermine their capabilities, but to enable the government respond holistically and promptly to the diverse health needs of Nigerians.

Speaking during the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 update on the outbreak of coronavirus in the country, the secretary to the state government Boss Mustapha was addressing the recent resistance by health workers in the country against bringing in chinese health experts to offer aid in the coronavirus pandemic in the country.

Mustapha appealed to the health professionals in the country to show understanding in government’s intentions.

Written By Saviour Robert

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Nigeria records 216 new cases of coronavirus, bringing total number of infections to 6,175

Nurses at the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital withdraw services due to alleged assault by police

NCDC confirms 196 new cases of COVID-19 in Nigeria

Nigeria Centre for Disease Control confirms first Covid-19 death in Akwa Ibom, as state records three new cases

Member representing Uyo Federal Constituency, Michael Enyong concludes first batch distribution of palliatives to constituents

Nigerian Medical Association insist it will not collaborate with 15-member Chinese medical team in Nigeria,

Resident physician urges government to appreciate the role played by health professionals in fight against covid 19

Nigeria records sixteen new cases of Coronavirus

Member representing Uyo Federal constituency, Michael Eyong, begins distribution of palliatives to constituents as COVID 19 lockdown continues

FG explains role of expected Chinese experts, appeals to country’s health professionals to show understanding

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