In relation to Covid-19 pandemic, a medical team from China are expected to be in the Nigeria very soon as expressed by Minister of Health, Osagie E. but the question Nigerians are asking; why China? Why now? Total confirmed coronavirus cases in Nigeria hits 190 as at April 3rd, 2020 and efforts are been intensified by NCDC and state governments to combat and checkmate the spread of the virus with measures such as advocating personal hygiene, social distancing and partial lockdown of red zones in the country. Lagos state with highest cases(98) have recorded success in managing the treatment of patients and discharged about 20 whom have tested negative twice concurrently. The Commissioner of Health mentioned yesterday that they are approaching flatenning the curve of pandemic within the state. Hence, the cases recorded so far are still below facilities on ground as well as new ones in process to cater for more if worst arises.

China is not free of COVID-19 yet as new cases have been reported and after expriencing the first phase cases been the source of the pandemic that started from Wuhan. The federal government decided to invite medical officials from China to do what exactly? Is it to reduce or increase the cases exponentially as the world is expecting? Is it to train and improve or ridicle our Nigerian health workers and system? Nigerian government have failed to learn from past mistakes by giving more attention to outside world for solutions that are embedded and rooted here within and amongst us, due to their corruptabiility practises and love for foreign made culture with failure of decades of neglect of our health care system amidst others. Recently, Nigeria received donations of key health supplies and funds from Jack Ma and local corporations and individuals towards steming and fighting the pandemic battle. Rather than seeking solution within more while expecting the world to play their part in deriving vaccine, the other round is the case. What encouragement and incentives are given to our indigenous pharmacologist, researchers and even traditional medical experts because I believe herbs work too. Little or nothing is heard of Prof. Maurice Iwu's proclamation of having a cure for the deadly virus, if not for Imo state government intervention. Did China call for help when they had the first cases? Even when countries offerred to help, it was rejected.

The federal government is playing into the hands of China and the repercussion is costly to Nigeria compared to the benefits. World Health Organization(WHO) had predicted wild spread of the pandemic way before we had the first case index of Italian. Aftermath, cases upon cases are been reported on daily bases. However, the expected rate of spread of the virus in Nigeria by the outside interests is not in tune with the reality on ground and series of accussation are flying around that Nigeria is been economic with the truth. By requesting for a foreign help at this global risk period expose Nigerians more to spread of the pandemic directly or indirectly from personnel to health materials especially vaccines that might have been compromised already.

At this critical time, I expect more from all government(federal and states) to work collectively and passionately in fighting the virus which is still being contained compared to other highly populated countries of the world. All materials must be properly monitored and disinffected before been put to use. Transparency in administering all funds donated effectively and efficiently. Encourage local mass production of most of the materials that are not too technological driven such as facial masks, hand glooves, protected kit wares snd so on. Lastly, self-believe in ourselves as Nigerians to put an end to the menace because no outside country or people would love you more than yourselves for lasting solution.

I hope they ... are not trying to import the virus in full scale

If our government will appreciate our medical personnel by providing all needed facilities, then they won't be in need of looking elsewhere

US is looking into Prof Maurice Iwu's patent for possible solution ... since we don't appreciate what we have

APC is a problem

Please let's go to their Twitter handle and tell them, the Presidency had a press briefing on COVID-19 yesterday.
I'm beginning to be scared of this Corona shỊt now cos of this news

I just hope this report is not true. Why will Ehanire and Mamura import these Chinese to come and kill our people?

Any member of NMA on this platform should kindly assist in mobilising the Medical Doctor and other Medical Professionals Bodies in Nigeria against this move. It may either be a way to embezzle funds while inadvertently giving room for the Chinese to effectively execute their evil agenda. Chinese shouldn't be trusted.

Nigerians must never give up ...
No country outside Nigeria can love you more irrespective of been a member of UN, foreign policies and bilateral or dillomatic relations. The link below is just an eye opener and there are more

https://www.nairaland.com/5773075/french-doctors-say-test-coronavirus

Why import Chinese doctors to a situation our doctors are already handling very well

If the Chinese enters Nigeria....we would start recording millions of cases...That is the truth.

GamalNasser:
Why import Chinese doctors to a situation our doctors are already handling very well

They want to kill Nigerians.

I concur with the post and believe this government is either confuse or they are benefiting something from this evil Chinese government that we are not aware of !!!

Could that be the reason why US, FRANCE, ISRAEL AND GERMANY ARE CLEARING THEIR CITIZENS FROM NIGERIA FAST? CLEVER ALLEXES!!!

5G, BILL-HELL, GATES-DEVIL, CHINA-BEAST20 AND THE WHOLE WORLD KAPUT.

Do we really need this Chinese Medical Team in Nigeria?

These people should not be trusted.

Their previous predictions that Nigeria and Africa would be the worst hit of covid19 pandemic is not achieved. Perhaps they are coming for their real antics...by then they may say that the symptoms of those infected have started manifesting at alarming rate.

A word is enough for them o.

TimmyA:
US is looking into Prof Maurice Iwu's patent for possible solution ... since we don't appreciate what we have

Prof. Maurice Iwu should join the 36 NIGERIAN MEDICAL SCIENTISTS and the 18 CHINESE' IWU SHOULD PRESENT HIS PATENT AS MATERIAL FOR THE SEARCH.

Presidential Task Force on Covid-19 are only acting a script written by a higher authority but on whose interest? Definately, not the general populace! Nigeria Medical Association(NMA) as well as well meaning Nigerians at home and abroad have warned us about the Chinese team and all materials they are supplying relating to this pandemic but federal government does not take heed. All here now and let the game begins...

On behalf of my household, we shall stay far away from any gathering, hospital or vaccination at this trying time and I urge you to do same.

Trust no one except yourself...