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UCH shuts outpatient clinics over suspected cases

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It was, however, observed that the hospital’s accident and emergency departments were open and healthcare workers, including doctors and nurses were sighted rendering services.

A report by the News Agency of Nigeria indicated that the outpatients clinics including Medicine, Surgery and Children Out Patients Departments of the hospital have been shut down.

Speaking, the Chief Medical Director of UCH, Professor Jesse Otegbayo, said closing the outpatient clinic became necessary to reduce the risk of a Coronavirus epidemic within the hospital community. Akpagu noted that the institution was ready to partner with the government and other relevant agencies in finding a lasting solution to the spread of the virus nationwide.

 

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