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Prof.  Femi  Fadiora, the Chief Medical Director, LAUTECH Teaching Hospital,  Osogbo,  says  the hospital has procured kits  worth N5 million to protect  its personnel against the Ebola Virus Disease.

Fadiora,  who spoke with NAN in Osogbo on Monday, said procurement of  kits would be a continuous exercise.

He said it was the tradition of the  hospital  to be  proactive in the handling of  outbreaks  of  diseases such as  Ebola.

“The outbreak and unfortunate spread of the Ebola Virus Disease  requires the commitment of every Nigerian, especially  a health facility like the LAUTECH Teaching Hospital.

“We do not need to wait till we have a case on our hand before we prepare to contain such.

“The management appreciates the readiness of our health personnel to work with commitment irrespective of the sensitivity of medical cases.

“It is therefore an issue of responsibility to provide the necessary equipment and the enabling environment for our doctors, nurses and other allied staff to attend to the health needs of the people.

“We already have anti-Ebola kits worth N5 million as we speak; before the end of this week , we are also expecting more,” Fadiora said.

“The kits that we already have include Ebola suits, infrared thermometer, masks, goggles and preventive foot wears,” he added.

Fadiora  also said the  hospital was partnering  with other stakeholders to  sensitise  Nigerians  on how to contain the virus.

“Adequate dissemination of information is key in this battle against the deadly virus that we have on our laps.

“It is indeed a challenge, but the spread can be checked.

“It is only when people are well informed and educated that they can protect themselves and by extension curtail the spread of the disease.

“There have been  misinformation since the virus unfortunately found its way into Nigeria,” he said.