Medical for Quality Healthcare in Zambia( MQHZ) Director General Dr. Quince Mwabu worried over increased global COVID-19 cases
MQHZ PRESS STATEMENT – FRIDAY 13th March, 2020.
THE RAPID SPREAD OF THE CORONA VIRUS DEMANDS FOR EXTRAORDINARY PREVENTIVE MEASURES IN ZAMBIA
Medical for Quality Healthcare in Zambia( MQHZ) is worried about the increase of the COVID-19 cases across the world and in Africa, particularly.The biggest worry is that some of the affected countries have direct links with zambia, clearly exposing our country to this vicious virus.
We therefore implore the Ministry of Health to put in place stringent measures which will completely insulate Zambians from getting in touch with people from outside with the Corona virus. We need strict and reliable screening measures at all Airports and in all boarder areas of Zambia.
Medical for Quality Healthcare in Zambia (MQHZ) Director General Dr Quince Mwabu
With this Corona virus threat,MQHZ is urging government through the Ministry of Health to seriously consider recruiting more paramedics, nurses and Doctors to mitigate the current acute shortages of health workers in Zambia. More health workers in the country will be better placed to prevent the spread of the virus ,and to handle the situation in the event of recording any cases in the nation.
It is also incumbent upon the Ministry of Health to seriously educate the general public on the correct preventive measures against the Corona virus and on the symptoms of the virus.Currently,the Ministry is not doing enough on this score.
The Country must avoid contracting this virus as the economic and social consequences could be fatal for Zambia.
The people of zambia as well as Health workers are advised to provide honesty and accurate information about COVID -19 to avoid panic and anxiety. It is also important at this time for parents and teachers to teach children to maintain healthy habits by getting enough physical activity, washing hands regularly, eating well and having enough sleep.
We want to advise Zambians to be very careful when visiting Corona virus affected countries as they risk contracting the virus.
Issued by:
Dr Quince Mwabu
MQHZ Director General
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Email :mwabu@mqhz.org
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