The Catholic Bishop Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) has offered its 425 health facilities spread across the country as isolation centers for the treatment of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) to the Federal Government.
The secretary to the government of the federation (SGF), Boss Mustapha, disclosed this news.
Nigeria needs all the bed spaces it can get as it strives to contain the COVID-19 outbreak. The Catholic Church’s hospitals donation as Coronavirus isolation centers will come in handy, according to Mustapha.
“As part of efforts to support the states in the establishment of the isolation and treatment centers, I wish to remind our governors that the Catholic Bishops Conference has volunteered all its 425 hospitals and clinics nationwide for adaptation and use as isolation centers.
“Governors are encouraged to please approach Catholic Bishops in their states to access these facilities.
“As a further cost-effective measure, I also wish to remind sub-national authorities that the Nigeria Institute of Architects has pledged the pro bono services of their members to modify, design, and supervise all COVID-19 related projects nationwide.
“Again, we urge that this offer be taken up speedily.” Boss Mustapha adds.
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