COVID 19: most of those who died go to the hospital too late- Dr. Lar-Ndam

COVID 19: most of those who died go to the hospital too late- Dr. Lar-Ndam

By Orgak Walbe

The Plateau state Commissioner of Health Dr. Lar-Ndam Nimkong has called on the Plateau state citizens to improve their health care seeking behaviour by going to the hospital as early as possible whenever they notice any minor health challenges.

Dr. Lar-Ndam lamented that some people stay at home and resort to self-medication but only run to the hospital when the situation deteriorated.

He said, as is the case with COVID 19 most of those who died, go to the hospital went it is too late; they were taken to the hospital, some died even before their results came out, but all those who went to the hospital with their legs were treated and discharged.

The Commissioner noted that the Plateau State Government is testing over 700 people per day and is making efforts to reach out to many people as much as possible.

On the reopening of schools, Dr Ndam said His Excellency Rt. Hon. Simon Bako Lalong is working towards mass production of face mask, water and other essentials implements like hand washing utensils, soap and sanitizer.

He said, the Plateau state government is working vigorously towards fulfilling all the Federal Government guidelines on COVID 19 before reopening the schools.

The Commissioner called on the people of Plateau people to religiously and consistently obey all the protocol of COVID 19 to stay safe, not only to protect themselves but equally safeguard their friends, family, love ones and the general public.

He said people should not forget that before the outbreak of the COVID 19, Lassa fever was endemic in this part of the world, even though the last one case that was discovered in Plateau state was in June this year. We must not drop our guard because it is still with us, therefore, we must eat well, maintained a good hygiene, clean environment and go to the hospital as early as possible, he added.