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Coronavirus: Mamora Says Each Test Costs The Government ₦10,000 by ikorodureporta: 5:24am On Mar 31, 2020
The Nigerian government says it spends around N10,000 to test one individual for coronavirus

- This was disclosed by the minister of state for health, Dr Olurunnimbe Mamora, on Monday, March 30

- Mamora, a former minority leader in the Nigerian Senate, is a graduate of medicine and surgery from the University of Ife

Minister of state for health, Dr Olurunnimbe Mamora, on Monday, March 30 disclosed that it costs the Nigerian government about N10,000 to conduct a COVID-19 test on one individual.

Mamora, a graduate of medicine and surgery from the University of Ife, stated that the testing method by the government is the World Health Organization (WHO) validated Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) which produces an accurate result.

Mamora made the comment while speaking to journalists in Abuja, the Nigerian capital.

He said the government was, however, not worried about the cost but the accuracy of the result, hence the insistence on real-time PCR equipment.

The minister maintained that the use of Rapid Diagnostic Test (RDT) kits has not been approved in Nigeria because the WHO has not validated it.

His words: “I don’t have the exact figure but I was meant to understand that it costs about N10,000 or thereabout to run the test. I am not too sure about the figure.

“But even if at N10,000, you can just imagine the huge financial involvement given the number of people that want to be tested.

“Perhaps, that was why people are coming up with RDTs but we have reservation about it. It’s not WHO validated, it’s mostly based on anti-bodies that would be identified in the blood.

“Also, the margin of error is quite high. PCR remains the most reliable method of testing for an accurate result.”

He said the earlier Nigerians appreciate and support the government to win the COVID-19 battle now the better.
https://www.legit.ng/1316473-covid-19-fg-spends-n10000-test-patient-mamora.html

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Re: Coronavirus: Mamora Says Each Test Costs The Government ₦10,000 by clevvermind(m): 5:27am On Mar 31, 2020
fraud.

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Re: Coronavirus: Mamora Says Each Test Costs The Government ₦10,000 by chukslawrence(m): 5:27am On Mar 31, 2020
Nigeria is a joke. Very funny country local govt.

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Re: Coronavirus: Mamora Says Each Test Costs The Government ₦10,000 by Inkling(f): 5:30am On Mar 31, 2020
Hmmm
Re: Coronavirus: Mamora Says Each Test Costs The Government ₦10,000 by Yankee101: 5:55am On Mar 31, 2020
And the free 1million test kits from Jack Ma?

We don start again for naija

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Re: Coronavirus: Mamora Says Each Test Costs The Government ₦10,000 by helinues: 5:58am On Mar 31, 2020
Re: Coronavirus: Mamora Says Each Test Costs The Government ₦10,000 by ikorodureporta: 6:07am On Mar 31, 2020
They shl be giving us details of daily spendings & donations everyday

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Re: Coronavirus: Mamora Says Each Test Costs The Government ₦10,000 by Nbote(m): 6:08am On Mar 31, 2020
Dem don start... Na so dem wan take chop am ooo... Wat dem give us outrageous bill of how d Billions were spent.

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Re: Coronavirus: Mamora Says Each Test Costs The Government ₦10,000 by shadelek(m): 6:22am On Mar 31, 2020
Here we go again. They're stylishly telling us that the donations made by individuals and corporate bodies shall be used for conducting tests for individual who wishes to be tested.
Our leaders are the source of our problems. This virus wouldn't have gained access to this country in the first place, these same unpatriotic leaders caused it. One thing I believe is that after this whole thing is over, nairalanders shall count their households and non shall be missing.

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Re: Coronavirus: Mamora Says Each Test Costs The Government ₦10,000 by JoinForsage: 6:22am On Mar 31, 2020
10k, and most Nigerians can't count that much a cash per day.


Anyway, check my signature. Let me teach you how to get 10k per week, if per day is too much.
Re: Coronavirus: Mamora Says Each Test Costs The Government ₦10,000 by handsomeyinka(m): 6:22am On Mar 31, 2020
YOU DON COME AGAIN OOO...

SENATOR MAMORA,VERY SOON NOW YOU WILL SAY

C=$5 MILLION DOLLARS
O=$5 MILLION DOLLARS
R=$5 MILLION DOLLARS
O=$5 MILLION DOLLARS
N=$5 MILLION DOLLARS
A=$5 MILLION DOLLARS
V=$5 MILLION DOLLARS
I=$5 MILLION DOLLARS
R=$5 MILLION DOLLARS
U=$5 MILLION DOLLARS
S=$5 MILLION DOLLARS

TOTAL AMOUNT = TO BE MADE KNOWN BY MY OGA AT THE TOP.

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Re: Coronavirus: Mamora Says Each Test Costs The Government ₦10,000 by goldensoul55: 6:22am On Mar 31, 2020
Useless government . the US have conducted hundred of thousands of test never mentioned the cost to the citizens, meanwhile u are already screaming for a few number of test being conducted . Stupiid useless people .



Do u know how much I have lost this periodas a result of this imported disease u and your children. Brought upon us.

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Re: Coronavirus: Mamora Says Each Test Costs The Government ₦10,000 by CLEVER123(m): 6:22am On Mar 31, 2020
#10,000 ke what of the jack ma free health kit donations. Me am not understanding oh......

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Re: Coronavirus: Mamora Says Each Test Costs The Government ₦10,000 by princeade86(m): 6:22am On Mar 31, 2020
Must we inflate everything in dis country. Hsha

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Re: Coronavirus: Mamora Says Each Test Costs The Government ₦10,000 by tophumble(m): 6:22am On Mar 31, 2020
O ga ooooo

So that is why they are testing only the rich

If a poor man put a call across to NCDC, they will ask u if u just travelled into the country, or if u had contact with someone who just travelled in, the moment u say no, they will know u are a poor man and they will end the call

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Re: Coronavirus: Mamora Says Each Test Costs The Government ₦10,000 by edo3(m): 6:22am On Mar 31, 2020
Am glad everybody is awake,, God is still on the throne... Countdown to 10 am this morning.. Corona is a loser,, thou says the LORD..

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Re: Coronavirus: Mamora Says Each Test Costs The Government ₦10,000 by Nobody: 6:23am On Mar 31, 2020
Mamora u are a fucking alcoholic

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Re: Coronavirus: Mamora Says Each Test Costs The Government ₦10,000 by tempem: 6:23am On Mar 31, 2020
Damn!!
shocked

I see why some folks were denied of the test..... I thought it's more like you are testing for Malaria.. wink smiley



https://tomvad.com/7-coronavirus-scams-and-tips-to-avoid-them/

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Re: Coronavirus: Mamora Says Each Test Costs The Government ₦10,000 by darthv: 6:23am On Mar 31, 2020
Useless people

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Re: Coronavirus: Mamora Says Each Test Costs The Government ₦10,000 by cybertron88: 6:23am On Mar 31, 2020
After this virus u LL be amazed at the massive fraud that will be uncovered.
We don't learn in this country. Every relevant person is donating billions and u ask urself is it wise to give yam to a goat for safe keeping? Knowing the kind of country and government we have, ppl who can loot money meant for IDP covid19 money would be a child's play. If this donors are not just doing audio donation, they should tow the path of the Chinese billionaire and donate this money in form of materials and upgrading our health system. Now someone is already putting monetary figure to each testing. I won't be surprised that they'll claim 50m ppl were tested.

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Re: Coronavirus: Mamora Says Each Test Costs The Government ₦10,000 by Roon9(m): 6:24am On Mar 31, 2020
Seriously, who do us like this?

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Re: Coronavirus: Mamora Says Each Test Costs The Government ₦10,000 by penzino(m): 6:24am On Mar 31, 2020
And so what?
Kai this government self...

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Re: Coronavirus: Mamora Says Each Test Costs The Government ₦10,000 by whirlwind7(m): 6:24am On Mar 31, 2020
Hmmm

Much as I don't have any love for this government and Naija politicians in general, I must admit there is some level of credibility to this claim.
In UAE, one had to pay AED375 for the test (this is about USD101.68
Though the test is made free for pregnant women and those above age 65.

Also, you may Google to see how much the test costs in certain cities in USA. Health insurance may cover part of the cost in some places.
There are different billing modalities involved in different countries and locations.

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Re: Coronavirus: Mamora Says Each Test Costs The Government ₦10,000 by Monaco2(m): 6:24am On Mar 31, 2020
So?!?

Because atiku say make Buhari pay 10k to each household nai make dis one dey say each test cost 10k, so na d 10k wey e suppose pay nai e take Dey do test so grin cheesy

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Re: Coronavirus: Mamora Says Each Test Costs The Government ₦10,000 by Hoodbilonia: 6:25am On Mar 31, 2020
God cursed nigeria 4life

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Re: Coronavirus: Mamora Says Each Test Costs The Government ₦10,000 by bonnyhope: 6:25am On Mar 31, 2020
This is my problem with our leaders

They will always find way of inflating the actual cost

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Re: Coronavirus: Mamora Says Each Test Costs The Government ₦10,000 by Commonsense99: 6:26am On Mar 31, 2020
cheesy
So what happened to the test kits that was donated by Jack Ma? When they were flying it to Abuja I knew this is what will eventually happen, turning round to either sell it to poor masses or loot the government outrightly with freely donated items. let these men not take us as fools. Oo, people are no longer happy,

How many texts have they conducted so far? Why not finish using Alibabas test kit first before going on their embezzlement spree, this issue have to do with human life ooo, let them not force people to revolt.

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Re: Coronavirus: Mamora Says Each Test Costs The Government ₦10,000 by Nobody: 6:26am On Mar 31, 2020
This is my week 1 indoor
My little business is on shortdown, there's shortage of food already, pls help!
Nothing is too small, God bless u as u put food on my table. 0158153035 GTB
Re: Coronavirus: Mamora Says Each Test Costs The Government ₦10,000 by omowolewa: 6:26am On Mar 31, 2020
Even if it is that costly, we have everything to cover it but fraud
Re: Coronavirus: Mamora Says Each Test Costs The Government ₦10,000 by Injera(f): 6:26am On Mar 31, 2020
Awom oleeeeeeeeeeeeee
Re: Coronavirus: Mamora Says Each Test Costs The Government ₦10,000 by Timileyin1234(m): 6:26am On Mar 31, 2020
Dem don start. Please give us the money don’t test us

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Re: Coronavirus: Mamora Says Each Test Costs The Government ₦10,000 by olax02(m): 6:27am On Mar 31, 2020
What kind of stupid country is this for God sake? Who is asking these bloofy thieves for accountability when there is alot to do.....

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