Covid-19: Catholic Church donates 425 health facilities as isolation centres

 

The secretary to the government of the federation (SGF),  Boss Mustapha, disclosed at the presidential task force briefing on Monday said state governments can now take advantage of the facilities. 

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) had said the nation is face with scarcity of bed space for COVID-19 patients, but with the recent donations, Mustapha who chairs the presidential task force on COVID-19, said these would add in the committee’s support for the state governments. 

“As part of efforts to support the states in the establishment of the isolation and treatment centres, I wish to remind our governors that the Catholic Bishops Conference has volunteered all the 425 hospitals and clinics nationwide for adaptation and use as isolation centres,” he said. 

“Governors are encouraged to please approach Catholic Bishops in their states to access these facilities.

“​As a further cost-effective measure, I also wish to remind subnational authorities that the Nigeria Institute of Architects has pledged the pro bono services of their members to modify, design and supervise all COVID-19 related projects nationwide. Again, we urge that this offer be taken up speedily.”