Nigerian Government has received a donation of health equipment worth $290,000 from the African Development Bank (AfDB) as a support to address the current health challenges in the country. World Health Organization (WHO) procured the equipment with fund from AfDB.
Presenting the equipment to the Minister of Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole in Abuja, the Country Director WHO Dr.Rui Gama Vaz said that the equipment was initially to curtail the spread of Ebola epidemic, however since Nigeria has succeeded in curtailing Ebola, it can be used to address other epidemic .
“We are here to deliver to the Ministry of Health the equipment that was purchased with fund from the AfDB as part of the Ebola response, however, since Ebola has been contained, we can use these commodities and supply to help in response to any other epidemic”
Also speaking the Country Director AfDB Ousmane Dore, expressed commendation to Nigerian Government on the way and manner it handle Ebola Epidemic.
“We would like, on behalf of President, AfDB to express to you our sincere commendation for the way in which Nigerian Government was able to arrest the spread of the Ebola disease for which the Bank had earmarked some resources to help you in the fight”, he said
He said the quick response by Nigeria Government led international communities to be assured that the political will and determination of the government in the fight against Ebola was serious.
Receiving the equipment, the Hon. Minister of Health Prof. Isaac Adewole said that the equipment would help Nigeria to Prepare against any eventuality that may occur.
“We thank you very sincerely and we need more, this is just the beginning the whole World must be prepared for eventualities as global warming is bringing quite a number of challenges in the health sector , yesterday was Lassa, day before yesterday was Ebola today and tomorrow is Zika and we don’t know what would happen tomorrow and thereafter”.
“The most important things is that we must be prepare at all time, these would help us to stay prepared and we still look forward to support our laboratories facilities and build the human system that would make the country ready for any epidemic”
The Items received include two ambulances 30 Bajaj motorcycles, 34 safety boxes and among others.
