PTF official warns against stigmatising COVID-19 patients
Mr. Olusegun Adekunle, Permanent Secretary, General Services Office, Office of Secretary to Government of the Federation, has urged Nigerians not to discriminate against persons who have been diagnosed with COVID-19.
“It is worse for those with existing mental illness. Let us support them by reducing stigma about them,” he advised. “Our choice of words matter and we should be encouraged to use inclusive language and less stigmatising terminologies. The PTF official also stated that stigma robbed individuals of opportunities that define quality life ranging from satisfactory health care to affiliation with a diverse group of people.“Stigma hurts those who lost loved ones due to the condition or are trying to support their loved ones as they cope with the condition,” he said.
“Let’s support our front-line people and keep them safe from this virus by taking precautions made available by the Nigeria Center for Disease Control,” he urged.He said that mask-wearing could help prevent a resurgence of the virus with less reliance on lockdowns that have proven economically devastating.
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