NMA warns Health workers against uncertified PPE from China
The Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) has called on healthcare professionals to be wary of uncertified Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) from China.
In a statement jointly signed by its president, Dr. Francis Faduyile and its general secretary Dr. Olumuyiwa Odusote, the body demanded a thorough screening of the medical team of experts by the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) and other relevant regulatory bodies to verify their status.
“We call on the Federal Government to publish the names, designations/status, and qualifications of the so-called “Medical experts,” the NMA said.
The NMA while reiterating its earlier stance on the rejection of the visiting Chinese “Medical Experts,” expresssd displeasure that the government permitted them to treat Chinese workers in their facilities.
“We wish to clarify our informed resistance to the visit by this team from China.
“We are not against the receipt of donor support and equipment.
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“We rather are against pulling the wool over our eyes going by the recent statement issued by the Managing Director of the Chinese donor firm operating in Nigeria that the medical personnel will be treating Chinese workers in their facilities.
“We are taken aback at this statement as this is at variance with the information supplied by the Honourable Minister of Health.
“We wish also to ask when Medical expatriates started coming to Sovereign States to treat her nationals. What happens to the Nigerians working in those facilities?” it questioned.
The NMA further requested the Presidential Task Force to deal with the genuine concerns of her people including all the professional bodies that have spoken out against this curious decision to engage the Chinese at all cost.
They added that they will continue to monitor what they described as an uncomfortable relationship with the Chinese personnel.
“We shall not hesitate to do whatever is necessary to protect our long-suffering fellow citizens against any form of medical exploitation.
“We reaffirm our belief in the ability of the Nigerian healthcare professionals especially those at the frontlines to continue to do their best for our country as we continue to reject this “Greek Gift” from CCECC.
“The NMA membership despite the provocation by the Government will not abandon our countrymen at this hour of need.
“We advise our members to be on alert for further directives as events unfold”, the statement added.
