Health workers in Ogun State have been warned not to reject patients who come to their hospitals because of fear of contracting the Ebola virus disease (EVD).
Director, Hospitals Services at the state Hospital Management Board, Dr. Nurudeen Aigoro, who gave the warning during the EVD outbreak response training held for health workers at the state hospital, Ijaiye in Abeokuta, stated that it was better to attend to patients promptly to avoid untimely deaths.
He directed that any worker found defaulting should be reported immediately, even as he urged all hospitals to have infection control committees.
Also speaking, Director of Public Health Department in the state Ministry of Health, Dr. Quudus Yusuff, advised the health workers to avoid getting in contact with body fluids, while emphasising the importance of hand washing with soap and water.
In his presentation, the acting state Epidemiologist, Dr. Yufuf Akeem, advised health workers to discard used gloves in appropriate waste receptacle and never wash or reuse disposable gloves after treating a patient.
The Assistant Coordinator, Ogun State Ambulance and Emergency Services, Dr. Sedagbe Hunkokoe, also in his presentation, stated that at the end of the training, health workers should be able to identify suspected cases of EVD, determine appropriate personal protective equipment and how to use them to ensure safer care.

Ebola: Ogun warns health workers not to reject patients