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MSF has built new permanent facilities in Gwange Paediatric Hospital in Maiduguri, the capital of Borno state, northeast Nigeria. The MSF Gwange Paediatric Hospital was launched to respond to the lack of paediatric services in the town. Gwange area is one of the most populated areas of Maiduguri, hosting the highest number of internally displaced people (IDPs) with an extremely low presence of humanitarian actors. “Gwange Paediatric Hospital’s location is in one of the poorest and most underprivileged neighbourhoods in Maiduguri,” says Daniel Tejedoi, MSF construction manager and engineer. “The hope is that the improved facilities will further support the communities in the area.” MSF’s Gwange Paediatric Hospital provides care for children aged between one month to 15 years old and is the only free of charge paediatric inpatient care centre available within Maiduguri, with a capacity of 80 beds during off-peak malaria seasons. If required, the hospital’s capacity can be extended to 200 beds using tents during peak malaria seasons or in response to a measles outbreak. “The new hospital offers better infrastructure, more comfort, and can be converted to a structure three times in capacity during peak malaria season,” says Tajedoi. MSF teams were forced to complete the new hospital in two phases within 12 months due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The first phase concluded the construction of an emergency room with a common triage area, inpatient department (IPD), intensive care unit (ICU), orange and yellow wards, and a pharmacy. The second phase included better blocks to accommodate orange and yellow patients plus support structures: a new milk room, a sterilization unit, medical office and a laboratory. A new dispensary, a tetanus room, and two additional latrines were also included in the second phase. In 2020, MSF treated 22,648 children in need of emergency care at the Gwange Paediatric Hospital, including 11,106 who were admitted to the IP

The Ogun State Government has directed school heads to ensure good health and safety of all learners and staff members to prevent the spread of Cholera within the school communities.

Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Prof Abayomi Arigbabu, in a statement on Wednesday, said preventive measures have been put in place to control the spread of the disease in schools in the state.

According to him, the measures take effect from Wednesday, 19th June, 2024 as schools resumed from the mid-term break and the Eid-el-kabir holiday.

Some of the measures include comprehensive health talks on Cholera prevention among learners and staff, including information on symptoms, transmission routes, proper hand hygiene, and safe drinking water practices;

“Ensure availability of clean water and soap for hand washing ni school premises;
“Encourage regular handwashing, especially before eating and after using the restroom.
“Promote the use of hand sanitisers with at least 60% alcohol content as a support to hand washing;

“Regularly inspect and maintain water sources within school premises to ensure that they are safe for drinking;

“Instruct learners and staff to consume only boiled or chlorinated water and avoid consuming raw or unwashed fruits and vegetables;

“Maintain clean and hygienic school environments, including proper disposal of waste and regular cleaning of toilets and common areas;

“Collaborate closely with local health authorities and follow their guidelines for cholera prevention and control measures;

“Ensure safe food preparation by making sure that they are properly cooked and covered when not consumed immediately;

“Monitor closely the food vendors and ensure that they collect letters from health facilities certifying their fitness for the job;

“Designate Health Officers within the school to monitor learners and staff for any symptoms of cholera (like frequent watery stooling, etc) and report any suspected cases immediately to the nearest Health Care Centre and ot the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology.

“By adhering strictly to these preventive measures and maintaining a high level of vigilance, we can collectively safeguard our health and well-being during this critical period,” the statement added.

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