Ngos urge fg to enforce travel ban on countries with high covid 19 cases

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NGOs Urge FG to Enforce Travel Ban on Countries with High COVID-19 Cases

A coalition of Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) in Nigeria has called on the Federal Government to enforce a travel ban on countries with high COVID-19 cases to prevent the spread of the virus in the country.

The NGOs, which include the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), the Nigerian Red Cross Society, and the Civil Society Coalition on COVID-19, made the call in a statement issued on Monday.

According to the statement, the NGOs are concerned that the recent surge in COVID-19 cases in some countries, particularly in Europe and Asia, poses a significant risk to Nigeria's fragile healthcare system.

"We urge the Federal Government to take immediate action to prevent the importation of the virus into Nigeria by enforcing a travel ban on countries with high COVID-19 cases," said Dr. Francis Faduyile, President of the NMA.

The NGOs also called on the government to intensify public awareness campaigns to educate Nigerians on the importance of adhering to COVID-19 protocols, including wearing masks, washing hands regularly, and maintaining social distancing.

"We cannot afford to be complacent at this critical time. We must take proactive measures to protect our citizens and prevent a surge in COVID-19 cases in Nigeria," said Dr. Faduyile.

The NGOs also urged the government to provide adequate personal protective equipment (PPE) to healthcare workers and to increase testing capacity in the country.

The call comes as Nigeria has recorded a steady increase in COVID-19 cases in recent weeks, with the number of confirmed cases now exceeding 60,000.

The Federal Government has so far taken several measures to contain the spread of the virus, including imposing travel restrictions on some countries and increasing testing capacity. However, the NGOs are urging the government to do more to prevent the spread of the virus.

"We urge the government to take a more proactive approach to preventing the spread of COVID-19 in Nigeria. We cannot afford to be caught off guard again," said Dr. Faduyile.

The NGOs are also calling on Nigerians to take personal responsibility for preventing the spread of the virus by adhering to COVID-19 protocols and reporting any suspected cases to the authorities.

"We must work together to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in Nigeria. We cannot afford to fail," said Dr. Faduyile.