Alternative Africa

Top Menu

  • Home
  • About Us
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Contact Us

Main Menu

  • Home
  • Arts & Culture
  • Business
  • Environment
  • Politics
  • Sports
  • Reports
    • Africa-Observers
      • Read Reports
      • Submit a story
  • MORE
    • Health
    • News Now
    • World
    • Technology
Sign in / Join

Login

Welcome! Login in to your account
Lost your password?

Lost Password

Back to login
  • Home
  • About Us
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Contact Us

logo

Alternative Africa

  • Home
  • Arts & Culture
  • Business
  • Environment
  • Politics
  • Sports
  • Reports
    • Africa-Observers
      • Read Reports
      • Submit a story
  • MORE
    • Health
    • News Now
    • World
    • Technology
  • No change in horizon in Uganda as “lord Museveni” takes early election lead, rival alleges fraud

  • UK opens largest temporary mortuary as high covid deaths continue

  • Capitol Riot Fallout: Colleges Rescind Honorary Degrees Awarded To Trump

  • Coated tongue becoming more widespread as coronavirus symptom-Expert

  • Africa gets 1st vaccine doses from COVAX in March, mass vaccination in June-WHO

AfricaHealthNews Now
Home›Africa›With 573 new cases, Nigeria launches 3-year response plan to contain COVID-19 transmission

With 573 new cases, Nigeria launches 3-year response plan to contain COVID-19 transmission

By alternativeafrica
June 16, 2020
267
0
Share:

London, June 16, 2020 (AltAfrica)-Nigerian on Monday launched a three year Response Plan aimed at stemming COVID-19 transmission in the country within the next three years

Nigeria’s Health Minister Osagie Ehanire on Monday unveiled a three year response plan to contain the transmission of coronavirus in the country

The three year response plan was unveiled same day Nigeria added 573 new coronavirus and four additional deaths according to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC).The country’s total infections have now risen to 16,658

573 new cases of #COVID19;

Lagos-216
Rivers-103
Oyo-68
Edo-40
Kano-21
Gombe-20
FCT-17
Delta-13
Plateau-12
Bauchi-12
Niger-10
Kebbi-9
Ogun-8
Ondo-8
Abia-7
Nasarawa-5
Borno-1
Kwara-1
Benue-1
Anambra-1

16,658 confirmed
5,349 discharged
424 deaths pic.twitter.com/htVx1P83WG

— NCDC (@NCDCgov) June 15, 2020

Nigeria’s Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire who presented the three year response plan in Abuja at the Presidential Taskforce (PTF), briefing on COVID-19 said the plan would be executed in near, medium and long term  phases within the period

READ ALSO: BLACK LIVES MATTER ACTIVIST, NIGERIAN OLUWATOYIN SALAU MURDERED IN FLORIDA

“COVID-19 will be with us for a long time. We shall keep learning as we go along.  Hence the plan will require modification and updating as we learn more about the disease.

“Despite the rising figures, the case fatality rate remains at about three per cent which is lower than many countries, but not a cause for relief.”

Ehanire said that because of the increasing cases, it was important  for people to be proactive so as to  reduce the fatalities.

According to him, people  who tested positive are still strongly advised to present themselves at the  treatment centre closest to them.

”This is most especially so for those with underlying ailments like diabetes, hypertension or are above 60 years of age,” he said.

The Minister said that response in tracing, testing and case management  was being driven by data and evidence, adding that protocol was being adjusted for quarantine and treatment accordingly.

Ehanire  said that the  Lagos State authorities had  reported that people who treated themselves first at home were often more of the patients that hardly made it to the hospitals during emergencies.

“We are collaborating with states to strengthen their response according to needs.

“An arrangement has been reached to send collaborative team to Cross River State in the coming days to complement the work of the state government,” he said.

Ehanire also disclosed  that the ministry was planning to increase the number of laboratories, with priority given to states  that had no laboratory with PCR capability, including Cross River and Kogi States.

SHARE ON:
TagsCovid-19 Reduced TransmissionNigerian GovernmentThree Year Response Plan
Previous Article

Black Lives Matter activist, Nigerian Oluwatoyin Salau ...

Next Article

South African Students to forcefully shut down ...

0
Shares
  • 0
  • +
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

alternativeafrica

Related articles More from author

  • AfricaNews Now

    #EndSARS Protests: Nigeria sets up committee to engage with youths

    October 27, 2020
    By alternativeafrica
  • AfricaHealthNews Now

    Nigeria to establish new agency for the control of Hepatitis

    January 15, 2020
    By alternativeafrica
  • AfricaNews Now

    Nigeria faces crucial week as army begins nationwide drills amidst widespread protests

    October 18, 2020
    By alternativeafrica
  • AfricaBusinessNews Now

    Nigeria to begin mechanised farming in 632 LGAs

    February 10, 2020
    By alternativeafrica
  • News Now

    After 4 years in captivity, Nigeria’s former security chief, Sambo Dasuki reunited with family

    December 25, 2019
    By alternativeafrica
  • AfricaBusinessNews Now

    ‘A Trip To Seme-Krake: Finding Balance Between Smuggling Crackdown And ECOWAS Trade Liberalisation Scheme

    November 1, 2019
    By alternativeafrica

Leave a reply Cancel reply

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

You might be interested

  • BusinessNews Now

    AfDB’s agricultural transformation strategy to guarantee 513 million tons of additional food production

  • BusinessNews Now

    President Kenyatta unveils plans to set up Kenya’s first export slaughterhouse

  • AfricaHealthNews Now

    WHO to help Nigeria, others confront challenges of mental disorders

Timeline

  • January 15, 2021

    No change in horizon in Uganda as “lord Museveni” takes early election lead, rival alleges fraud

  • January 15, 2021

    UK opens largest temporary mortuary as high covid deaths continue

  • January 15, 2021

    Capitol Riot Fallout: Colleges Rescind Honorary Degrees Awarded To Trump

  • January 15, 2021

    Coated tongue becoming more widespread as coronavirus symptom-Expert

  • January 15, 2021

    Africa gets 1st vaccine doses from COVAX in March, mass vaccination in June-WHO

  • Popular

  • Comments

  • Lagos govt confirms first case of deadly coronavirus infection in Nigeria

    By alternativeafrica
    February 28, 2020
  • Keynote Address of President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo at 2018 Oxford Africa Conference

    By PSJ Africa
    May 14, 2018
  • Morocco begins regional integration by connecting Casablanca Airport with High Speed Train

    By alternativeafrica
    January 4, 2020
  • Kenyan govt pressure Facebook for data on Kenyan users

    By alternativeafrica
    November 20, 2019
  • Nigeria: 32,000 capacity Lagos rice mill to start production in 2020

    By alternativeafrica
    December 23, 2019
  • The return of fortress conservation: why excluding people means biodiversity conservation will fail – Future agricultures
    on
    October 16, 2020

    Inside the training camp of Akashinga, Zimbabwe’s armed, all-women anti-poaching rangers

    […] In parallel to ...
  • The return of fortress conservation: why excluding people means biodiversity conservation will fail - The Zimbabwean
    on
    October 12, 2020

    Inside the training camp of Akashinga, Zimbabwe’s armed, all-women anti-poaching rangers

    […] In parallel to ...
  • Ethiopia joins Africa's Artificial Intelligence revolution | Alternative Africa
    on
    October 2, 2020

    Spending on Artificial Intelligence Systems in Africa, Middle East to top $374 million in 2020

    […] Many African countries ...
  • The 5 most popular Africans 2020
    on
    September 25, 2020

    Celebrating Congolese doctor Jean-Jacques Muyembe, the man behind breakthrough of Ebola cure

    […] Dr. Jean-Jacques Muyembe ...
  • Millitants in Central Mali Set Jail Ablaze in Attack Killing Two | taktik(z) GDI (Government Defense ...
    on
    August 11, 2020

    Fifteen gendarmes killed in another attack on Mali camp

    […] attack fol­lowed a January ...
AlternativeAfrica.com is an independent Pan African News Website dedicated primarily to influencing the negative narratives about Africa. We hope to do this by focusing and showcasing the many developmental strides sweeping across the continent.

Read more >>>

Contact Info

  • 22 Laburnum Court, Laburnum Road, Mitcham London, CR4 2NA, United Kingdom
  • +44(0)2036320939 | +44(0)7535019197 | +44(0)7305356327
  • info@alternativeafrica.com
  • Recent

  • Popular

  • Comments

  • No change in horizon in Uganda as “lord Museveni” takes early election lead, rival alleges ...

    By alternativeafrica
    January 15, 2021
  • UK opens largest temporary mortuary as high covid deaths continue

    By alternativeafrica
    January 15, 2021
  • Capitol Riot Fallout: Colleges Rescind Honorary Degrees Awarded To Trump

    By alternativeafrica
    January 15, 2021
  • Coated tongue becoming more widespread as coronavirus symptom-Expert

    By alternativeafrica
    January 15, 2021
  • Lagos govt confirms first case of deadly coronavirus infection in Nigeria

    By alternativeafrica
    February 28, 2020
  • Keynote Address of President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo at 2018 Oxford Africa Conference

    By PSJ Africa
    May 14, 2018
  • Macron in Ivory Coast to launch anti-terrorism academy

    By alternativeafrica
    December 21, 2019
  • Kenyan govt pressure Facebook for data on Kenyan users

    By alternativeafrica
    November 20, 2019
  • The return of fortress conservation: why excluding people means biodiversity conservation will fail – Future agricultures
    on
    October 16, 2020

    Inside the training camp of Akashinga, Zimbabwe’s armed, all-women anti-poaching rangers

    […] In parallel to ...
  • The return of fortress conservation: why excluding people means biodiversity conservation will fail - The Zimbabwean
    on
    October 12, 2020

    Inside the training camp of Akashinga, Zimbabwe’s armed, all-women anti-poaching rangers

    […] In parallel to ...
  • Ethiopia joins Africa's Artificial Intelligence revolution | Alternative Africa
    on
    October 2, 2020

    Spending on Artificial Intelligence Systems in Africa, Middle East to top $374 million in 2020

    […] Many African countries ...
  • The 5 most popular Africans 2020
    on
    September 25, 2020

    Celebrating Congolese doctor Jean-Jacques Muyembe, the man behind breakthrough of Ebola cure

    […] Dr. Jean-Jacques Muyembe ...

Photostream

    Follow us

    • Home
    • About Us
    • Privacy Policy
    • Terms of Use
    • Contact Us
    © Copyright Alternative Africa 2019. All rights reserved.