The Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) has condemned the continued obstruction of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) by the Kogi and Cross River States governments. The body described the development as unfortunate and urged President Muhammadu Buhari to quickly intervene. Dr Francis Faduyile, NMA President, in a statement on Friday, lamented that the states
The Nigeria Medical Association has condemned the continued obstruction of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control by the Kogi and Cross River States governments.
Dr Francis Faduyile, NMA President, in a statement on Friday, lamented that the states were toying with the coronavirus crisis. Faduyile added that the act also empowered the agency and other public health emergencies “to lead, develop and coordinate such activities”.
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