Eniola Akinkuotu, Samson Folarin, Tobi Aworinde, Dayo Ojerinde, Tukur Muntari and Armstrong Bakam The Nigerian Medical Association and the National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives on Sund
ay cautioned the Federal Government against treating COVID-19 patients at home., said the implementation of home treatment in Nigeria, where the majority of the infected people lived in crowded houses would create problems for the country.
“We are now trying to make more bed spaces available, but ultimately we might have to change our strategy and start considering homecare in certain circumstances where patients are able to provide rooms for their own management,” he said. “For those presenting with mild illness, hospitalisation may not be possible because of the burden on the health care system, or required unless there is concern about rapid deterioration.”
The WHO also said the movement of the patient and shared spaces in the house should be minimised. “Ensure that shared spaces are well ventilated and use a mask when providing oral or respiratory care and when handling stool, urine, and other waste,” it advised care givers.It said dedicated linen and eating utensils should be used for the patient, adding that the items should be cleaned with soap and water after use and may be re-used instead of being discarded.
“Also, we have to be wary of some people that are not Africans who have predicted that corpses will litter the streets in Africa. Already, we don’t have enough respirators, test kits or personal protective equipment. Nothing is enough.”But the Lagos State Government has said no critical case of coronavirus will be treated at home.
“On the capacity of isolation centres, there has only been 44 per cent utilisation: Lagos Mainland ; Lagos University Teaching Hospital Onikan Until his death, Bayero was the District Head of Dawakin Kudu in Dawakin Kudu Local Government Area of the state. However, the Bauchi State Government debunked the claims saying only one person had so far died of COVID-19 in the state.
However, before the surgery could begin, he started coughing profusely thereby causing a scare among health workers.on the strict condition of anonymity, said, “A patient visited our hospital sometime last week and he was examined by a doctor. He was diagnosed with intestinal obstruction and was placed on admission pending a surgical operation. He was given drugs and fluid.
Meanwhile doctors employed by the Federal Capital Territory last year are being owed salaries between three to seven months, the Association of Resident Doctors, FCT, has said.
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