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Allow Private Hospitals To Run Coronavirus Test, Dangote Tells FG by Crownbefitsme(f): 8:32pm On Mar 25, 2020
President, Dangote Industries Ltd, Mr Aliko Dangote, has advised that private laboratories should be allowed to run coronavirus tests alongside government centres.

He said giving approval to qualified private laboratories would reduce the waiting period for suspected COVID-19 cases.

The billionaire made this known in a statement to the News Agency of Nigeria on Wednesday in Lagos State.

“There are currently five government laboratories equipped to handle all the testing in Nigeria.
However, we have many more quality ones that can do it, but are not yet approved by the government to do so,” he added.

The statement also noted that Dangote and the Managing Director, Access Bank Group, Mr Herbert Wigwe, are spearheading a coalition of private sector organisations to support governments’ ongoing efforts at tackling the coronavirus menace.

Giving details of the coalition, Dangote said, “The coalition is working with Lagos State Government to erect fully-equipped medical tents that will serve as training, testing, isolation and treatment centres.


“We are also providing an additional facility on Victoria Island, Lagos.

“In addition, we will be bringing in experts from around the world to provide technical and training support.

“COVID-19 affects us all and threatens our collective health – economic, social, psychological and physical wellbeing; hence, the urgent need to work together to beat this common enemy.

“The task ahead is daunting and bigger than any one organisation.


“To win this battle, it is critical we all come together as one,” Dangote added.
He disclosed that work had begun to ensure the facilities were completed in good time to serve the growing need of the population.

The statement said the initiative, which is called the Coalition Against Coronavirus, “will enhance the erection of fully-equipped medical tents to house patients and serve as training, testing, isolation and treatment centres”.


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Re: Allow Private Hospitals To Run Coronavirus Test, Dangote Tells FG by Escalze(m): 8:35pm On Mar 25, 2020
angry HOW CAN A COUNTRY OF 200MILLION PEOPLE ONLY BOAST OF 5 TEST CENTERS?

IT'S NOT LIKE THE RESULT SHOWS UP IMMEDIATELY.

IN SANER CLIMES, ONE PERSON CAN BE TESTED TWICE IN A DAY.

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Re: Allow Private Hospitals To Run Coronavirus Test, Dangote Tells FG by donbachi(m): 8:36pm On Mar 25, 2020
Better days ahead....nice one.
Re: Allow Private Hospitals To Run Coronavirus Test, Dangote Tells FG by Drversatile: 8:38pm On Mar 25, 2020
No one is spared
Re: Allow Private Hospitals To Run Coronavirus Test, Dangote Tells FG by Bluffly: 8:47pm On Mar 25, 2020
In Abuja, National Hospital, Maitama, District Hispital, Federal Medical Centre should all be equipped along side Gwagwalada. They should not come to Kubwa because that is where I stay
Re: Allow Private Hospitals To Run Coronavirus Test, Dangote Tells FG by ImmaculateJOE(m): 8:54pm On Mar 25, 2020
Who will pay the bills..?
Re: Allow Private Hospitals To Run Coronavirus Test, Dangote Tells FG by Pruwa: 8:57pm On Mar 25, 2020
but they should also include the fact that the bills will be paid by the Govt since it is nationwide pandemic ooo
because private hospital bills no be small ooo
Re: Allow Private Hospitals To Run Coronavirus Test, Dangote Tells FG by cRobo: 8:58pm On Mar 25, 2020
Private hospital?
Re: Allow Private Hospitals To Run Coronavirus Test, Dangote Tells FG by OTayobami(m): 9:03pm On Mar 25, 2020
Agbalagba has spoken
Re: Allow Private Hospitals To Run Coronavirus Test, Dangote Tells FG by monichannel: 9:16pm On Mar 25, 2020
cRobo:
Private hospital?

You finally said a word ��
Re: Allow Private Hospitals To Run Coronavirus Test, Dangote Tells FG by monichannel: 9:17pm On Mar 25, 2020
cRobo:
Private hospital?

You finally said a word grin grin
Re: Allow Private Hospitals To Run Coronavirus Test, Dangote Tells FG by clevvermind(m): 9:25pm On Mar 25, 2020
Pruwa:
but they should also include the fact that the bills will be paid by the Govt since it is nationwide pandemic ooo
because private hospital bills no be small ooo
that is an impossible task.
Re: Allow Private Hospitals To Run Coronavirus Test, Dangote Tells FG by Jlow2: 9:43pm On Mar 25, 2020
it shall Neva be well with pple that helped in any way smuggle this govt to power
Re: Allow Private Hospitals To Run Coronavirus Test, Dangote Tells FG by Lanre4uonly(m): 10:02pm On Mar 25, 2020
Ok. Over to the presidency.

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