Ogun state government collaborates with Federal medical centre to fight coronavirus

The Ogun State Government and the management of the Federal Medical Center ( FMC), Abeokuta,have engaged in collaborative efforts to jointly fight the coronavirus pandemic in Ogun State

Penpushing reports that, towards this the two bodies  held a strategic meeting within the premises of health institution to fine-tune stronger fronts against the deadly virus, and had in attendance Commissioner for Health, Dr. Tomi Coker, the Chief Medical Director of  the hospital, Prof. Adewale Musa- Olomu and the center’s Head of Clinical Service, Dr. Fidelis Ojebilenu.

The Commissioner speaking after the meeting, explained that the purpose was to forge a way forward on how to tackle the pandemic headlong in the state, assuring that the collaborative efforts will help the fight against coronavirus.

Penpushing further reports that, Coker  pointed out that the pandemic required strategic planning, execution and collaboration with relevant stakeholders, expressing optimism that the  scourge will in no time be contained throughout the  length and breadth of the State.

The Medical Director of the hospital in his remarks appreciated the leadership of the Nigeria Center for Disease Control ( NCDC) for their generous and prompt donations of personal protective equipment (PPE) to the hospital.

Penpushing also reports that, he commended the efforts of Governor Dapo Abiodun  against the pandemic, and equally appealed to the Federal Government to fast-track the dream of having an isolation center within the facility, assuring  members of the public not to exercise any fear in patronising the center for health services.