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Breaking: Nurses - We Will Not Allow Our Members To Sign Death Warrant by phemmyjohnson: 8:14am On Aug 07, 2014 |
In response to the death of the nurse who contacted the Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) in Lagos, the immediate past National Deputy President of the National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives (NANNM), Mr. Olufemi Rasheed Tonade, has said nurses are not ready to sign a death warrant. He, however, described the death of the nurse as quite unfortunate, pathetic and painful, saying that the death brings to the fore what the association “is saying about our governments and the health system. It is quiet unfortunate that the Nigerian government has not addressed basic needs in the health system.” “As leaders in the sector, we will not allow government deceive anybody that they have equipment. We have concluded that we are not going to sign a death warrant. We believe that if government cannot resolve basic health needs, how can it tackle the Ebola virus, which is a very serious health hazard that has shut down the whole Liberia and about to shut down other West African countries. “Our problem is that we don’t get our priorities right. Ebola is deadly and cannot be politicised, it should be addressed with all seriousness by any serious government. “We have told all our members that Ebola is deadly and that no hospital in Nigeria is prepared to handle the virus. They should not politicise it to say they have protective equipment. It is no longer preventive in Nigeria rather it is now curative approach. The American government just tested a drug. All they need do is to treat Ebola decisively and tackle it headlong,” Tonade said. He said the association is trying to identify the matron that died, and whether she was in the private or public health sector, adding that no amount of money can be given to anyone to say he or she should come and treat Ebola patients. “Nothing is working in Nigeria, the insurance industry is not effective in Nigeria, and the government insurance scheme cannot be likened to you having a third party insurance on your car. You know with third party insurance, you do not expect anything when your car gets damaged. We do not believe in government’s life insurance,” he added. He agreed however that the country has the manpower—the doctors and nurses, but lacked the facilities, the reason “why we have resisted them bringing Ebola patients to the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) because we do not have the facilities there. “What will government give that could be compared to the life of a doctor, nurse, pharmacist and other health professionals. Let us tackle the disease headlong. “Let government bring in the drugs that the Americans are currently using for their people. Yes, we have quarantined some health officials, but we need serious commitment on the part of government. http://www.thisdaylive.com/articles/nurses-we-will-not-allow-our-members-to-sign-death-warrant/185614/ |
Re: Breaking: Nurses - We Will Not Allow Our Members To Sign Death Warrant by Dreal1247: 8:21am On Aug 07, 2014 |
Well said. |
Re: Breaking: Nurses - We Will Not Allow Our Members To Sign Death Warrant by corisande: 8:25am On Aug 07, 2014 |
Alright |
Re: Breaking: Nurses - We Will Not Allow Our Members To Sign Death Warrant by phemmyjohnson: 8:29am On Aug 07, 2014 |
Dreal1247: Well said. em no wan die But if they don't volunteer Who will?? Those not trained as nurses?? Jez one of the reasons european nations keep looking down on us .. |
Re: Breaking: Nurses - We Will Not Allow Our Members To Sign Death Warrant by phemmyjohnson: 8:33am On Aug 07, 2014 |
em no wan die But if they don't volunteer Who will?? Those not trained as nurses?? Jez one of the reasons european nations keep looking down on us .. I fully understand their fears for inadequate govt preparations tho Buh if everybodi runs, Its gonna be like running from death to death.. |
Re: Breaking: Nurses - We Will Not Allow Our Members To Sign Death Warrant by Nobody: 8:36am On Aug 07, 2014 |
Shame on this country Instead of us to put head together,bring those that have possible cure for this menace,test them and make our own drug,instead NAFDAC is busy arresting those that have possible cures. The minister of health sef,is a joker..he said he sent an email to America yesterday pleading to have the drug ZMAPP..nothing is working in this country. |
Re: Breaking: Nurses - We Will Not Allow Our Members To Sign Death Warrant by phemmyjohnson: 8:40am On Aug 07, 2014 |
stevecrun: Shame on this countryWhen the disease landed in Nigeria, I knew its gonna be a disaster The only cure to Ebola is prevention Buh our govt av failed us While other countries are closing their borders b4 now My govt is busy chasing ghosts they created em'selves This is the punishment for having incompetent pipu as govt officials They shall surely get a piece of it as well.. 1 Like |
Re: Breaking: Nurses - We Will Not Allow Our Members To Sign Death Warrant by Blockus: 8:41am On Aug 07, 2014 |
Re: Breaking: Nurses - We Will Not Allow Our Members To Sign Death Warrant by hushmail: 8:41am On Aug 07, 2014 |
what does dis oga mean sef? If d health professoinal dont do anything then its death warrant for all of us. Nurses inclusive |
Re: Breaking: Nurses - We Will Not Allow Our Members To Sign Death Warrant by Blockus: 8:41am On Aug 07, 2014 |
phemmyjohnson: In response to the death of the nurse who Apocalypse.. Naija Version. Boko Haram in the North.. Militants and Kidnappers in the South .. Ebola in the West.... I Guess our last hope is to go to the EAST.. 1 Like |
Re: Breaking: Nurses - We Will Not Allow Our Members To Sign Death Warrant by phemmyjohnson: 8:43am On Aug 07, 2014 |
hushmail: what does dis oga mean sef? Its gonaa be the end of a great corrupt nation.. Just like dettol mentioned! If health workers refuse to join for the curb of ebola Who will?? |
Re: Breaking: Nurses - We Will Not Allow Our Members To Sign Death Warrant by herald9: 8:44am On Aug 07, 2014 |
If everyone is on the run...who go save Who? i just pray e no reach here o |
Re: Breaking: Nurses - We Will Not Allow Our Members To Sign Death Warrant by phemmyjohnson: 8:47am On Aug 07, 2014 |
herald9: If everyone is on the run...who go save Who?Then you will see headline news such as: Health Minister on the run for testing positive to ebola virus.. |
Re: Breaking: Nurses - We Will Not Allow Our Members To Sign Death Warrant by Nobody: 8:48am On Aug 07, 2014 |
phemmyjohnson:True.. Like what the big pharmaceutical companies are saying in the USA,that what Africa needs is a preventive vaccine and not a curative vaccination. I doubt if whats happening in Sierra Leone and Liberia if it happens in Nigeria,if we can contain it..coz we've got so much population here. Make God help us. |
Re: Breaking: Nurses - We Will Not Allow Our Members To Sign Death Warrant by phemmyjohnson: 8:50am On Aug 07, 2014 |
stevecrun: True..Yea! That's my fear, "population" If this epidemic goes out of hand we can averagely forsee hundreds of pipu getting infected on daily basis Only God can help us now.. |
Re: Breaking: Nurses - We Will Not Allow Our Members To Sign Death Warrant by Nobody: 8:53am On Aug 07, 2014 |
phemmyjohnson:And Nigeria is a place where ppl will get infected and still hide or run for fear of being stigmatized |
Re: Breaking: Nurses - We Will Not Allow Our Members To Sign Death Warrant by Dreal1247: 9:31am On Aug 07, 2014 |
phemmyjohnson:. I really meant that issue of politicizing the issue and the area of making materials available for them by the govt. |
Re: Breaking: Nurses - We Will Not Allow Our Members To Sign Death Warrant by KidProgrammer(m): 10:01am On Aug 07, 2014 |
Nobody Wan Die Sha... |
Re: Breaking: Nurses - We Will Not Allow Our Members To Sign Death Warrant by Leopantro: 10:12am On Aug 07, 2014 |
finally, let's call a spade a spade. |
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