National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives, Anambra State Council, has called on its members to uphold professionalism and best ethical standards in handling issues arising from the ongoing corona-virus pandemic.
The Chairman of the Association in Anambra State Comrade Edith Onwuka made the call during a press briefing in Awka.
Comrade Onwuka called for provision of protective
equipment and other incentives for health workers, to enable them provide quality services this period.
The Chairman of the Association urged nurses to adhere strictly to standard precautionary measures such as the use of personal protective equipment, recalling that some Nurses and Midwives had paid supreme sacrifices while providing healthcare services during similar pandemic.
Comrade Onwuka called on members to redouble their efforts at saving lives as the world is in dire need of services of professional Nurses and Midwives, noting that the Corona-virus pandemic is coming at the time the World Health Organization, had declared 2020 as the year of Nurse and Midwife.
She called on government and the public to ensure full compliance with preventive measures outlined by relevant agencies to avoid overstressing available healthcare system, adding that engaging more skilled professionals for assistance in healthcare service delivery has become imperative.
The Chairman who was flanked by the Secretary, Comrade Chidimma Okoye and other members emphasized the need for those with symptoms such as fever, cough, sneezing, difficulty in breathing, body weakness, among others, to self isolate and contact the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and visit designated health facilities for prompt management.
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