Coronavirus red cross mobilises volunteers in edo
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RED CROSS MOBILIZES VOLUNTEERS IN EDO TO FIGHT CORONAVIRUS
Benin City, Edo State - The Nigerian Red Cross Society has mobilized volunteers in Edo State to join the fight against the spread of the coronavirus pandemic.
The move is part of the organization's efforts to complement the government's efforts in containing the spread of the virus, which has been declared a global pandemic by the World Health Organization (WHO).
According to a statement issued by the Edo State Branch of the Nigerian Red Cross Society, the volunteers will be deployed to various parts of the state to provide support to those affected by the pandemic.
The volunteers will be involved in activities such as:
- Conducting awareness campaigns to educate the public on the prevention and control of the virus
- Providing support to healthcare workers and patients in isolation centers
- Distributing personal protective equipment (PPE) to healthcare workers and other frontline responders
- Providing emotional support to those affected by the pandemic
The Edo State Branch of the Nigerian Red Cross Society has also set up a hotline for people to report suspected cases of the virus and seek information on how to prevent its spread.
The branch has also partnered with other organizations and stakeholders to ensure a coordinated response to the pandemic.
"We are committed to supporting the government and other stakeholders in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic," said the Secretary of the Edo State Branch of the Nigerian Red Cross Society. "Our volunteers are trained and equipped to provide support to those affected by the pandemic, and we urge the public to cooperate with us in this effort."
The Nigerian Red Cross Society has been at the forefront of the response to the pandemic, providing support to affected communities across the country.
In Edo State, the organization has been working closely with the state government and other stakeholders to provide support to those affected by the pandemic.
The organization has also set up isolation centers and provided PPE to healthcare workers and other frontline responders.
The Nigerian Red Cross Society is a humanitarian organization that provides emergency assistance, disaster response, and community development programs to vulnerable populations.
The organization has been working in Nigeria for over 70 years, providing support to affected communities in times of crisis.
In the fight against the coronavirus pandemic, the Nigerian Red Cross Society is committed to providing support to those affected and working with other stakeholders to contain the spread of the virus.