The World Health Organization has acknowledged Nigeria’s effective handling of the coronavirus. This recognition comes in the wake of the WHO declaring the virus a “pandemic”. At a press conference in Geneva, Michael Ryan, head of the WHO Emergencies Programme, commended Nigeria’s rapid response to the virus after confirming its first case. He lauded the country for setting up a 100-bed isolation unit within 48 hours of the confirmation. However, Ryan also highlighted the unequal development of isolation and clinical support in different countries.
Nigeria has only recorded two cases of the virus so far, with the first patient on the path to recovery and potential discharge. Below is a video clip providing further insight into this acknowledgment by the WHO:
Nigeria cited by WHO as a country effectively tackling #coronavirus, after the flu-like virus was declared “pandemic” by the international health agency 🎥 Aljazeera
This acknowledgment from the WHO underscores Nigeria’s proactive approach in addressing the coronavirus outbreak.