As coronavirus continues to ravage some countries of the world, the Oyo State Chapter of the Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) has set up a committee on the prevention of the outbreak.
The seven-man committee having as Chairman, Professor Micheal Asuzu, is saddled with the responsibilities of working with federal and state institutions, as well as research institutes, on the prevention of the disease.
The committee is also expected to embark on massive campaigns and enlightenment of members of the public on how to keep themselves safe from coronavirus.
Other members of the committee includes Drs Gbemi Daramola, Idowu Olowookere, Monday Famakin, Omobowale and Omodunbi.
Oyo NMA Chairman, Dr Akin Sodipo, said it has become a common knowledge that coronavirus is ravaging the whole world but efforts must be on to ensure that the people are safe.
The committee, which will act as an interface with all stakeholders, he said, should carry out an aggressive sensitization of the public on the coronavirus.
The chairman of the committee, who was represented by Dr. Kayode Osungbade, promised that the committee would walk in line with the terms of reference laid down by the Nigeria Medical Association (NMA).
He lauded the initiative of leaders of the association, adding that all hands must be on deck for the massive enlightenment of the residents.
YOU SHOULD NOT MISS THESE HEADLINES
Senator Shuaibu Returns To APC Secretariat Says I’m Not Sure Oshiomhole Will Heed My Advice
Estranged deputy national chairman, North of the All Progressives Congress, Senator Lawan Shuaibu returned to the party national secretariat on Wednesday. Recall that the national chairman of the party, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole announced the reversal of the suspension of Senator Shuaibu and the… Read full story
Covid-19: Lagos Govt To Shut Down Schools From Monday
Lagos State government said it is closing down all public and private schools in the state from Monday, 23rd March 2020 as part of the preventive measures against the spread of the coronavirus pandemic. The State Commissioner for Education, Mrs. Folashade Adefisayo, disclosed this in a statement made available to… Read full story
Dr. Omokaro expressed hope that the new law would create a strong framework to meet…
“Truly, this country was badly mismanaged. The economy was badly mismanaged. This is not to…
They claimed that the accusers are not active members of the APC and have not…
The statement explained that the operation in question was carried out on Saturday, 10th May,…
“But let me remind you that those who started defection, the most popular one in…
Meta is currently in trouble in Nigeria like it is in some other countries of…
This website uses cookies.