Nigeria: Lack of Protective Equipment - Doctors 'Absconding' From Hospitals Over COVID-19

Kano, Abuja, Abakaliki, Yenagoa, Lagos — Hundreds of medical doctors and other healthcare givers in public and private hospitals across Nigeria are literally dodging from having face-to-face interaction with patients because they don't have Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) that will shield them from contracting the ravaging COVID-19.

PPE comprised of face shields, gloves, goggles and glasses, gowns, head covers, masks, respirators (in some cases) and shoe covers.

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