In March we posted an update sharing what we were doing as part of the Lagos State Response Team to support the fight against COVID-19, but since then so much has happened! As July begins and we enter the second half of 2020, we’ve reflected on our COVID-19 activities and here’s a quick overview of…
COVID-19: Frequently Asked Questions
COVID-19 is a new coronavirus that has raised lots of questions. The information gaps have quickly led to rumors and misinformation so we took some time to answer some frequently asked questions. Does garlic prevent you from getting coronavirus? No. Garlic contains compounds with potent medicinal properties and is highly nutritious. However, there is no...
Read MoreCOVID-19: What is DRASA Doing?
We’ve been asked how we’re responding to the unfolding COVID-19 pandemic so here’s an update. Currently, DRASA is directly supporting the fight against COVID-19 as a member of the Emergency Response Operations Team in Lagos State – the epicenter of Nigeria’s COVID-19 outbreak. We’re part of the Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) team of the…
First Coronavirus Case in Nigeria Confirmed
By now you may have heard there is 1 case of coronavirus in Lagos, Nigeria which was confirmed on 27th February 2020. The case is an Italian citizen who works in Nigeria and traveled back from Milan, Italy on 25th February 2020. What you need to know: Stay calm and don’t panic. The Federal government…
Training Lagos State’s Infectious Disease Hospital Staff
Did you know there is an infectious disease hospital in Lagos state? It’s called Mainland Hospital and it’s located in Yaba, Lagos. With the world now facing a possible pandemic with the new coronavirus COVID-19 that’s rapidly spreading around the globe, there was an urgent need to conduct an emergency training for frontline health workers…
Heard About the New Coronavirus from China?
UPDATE: Since the time of this post, the number of cases, deaths, and countries affected has increased. For the latest numbers, please visit this website which provides a tracker with up to date information about where the virus has spread to and how many people have been affected. A new coronavirus called COVID-19 was discovered…
Supporting an Infectious Disease Unit and Their Colleagues
For the health system to thrive, health workers must be fit to be able to carry out their duties effectively and safely. To help achieve this goal, we train health workers in the area of infection prevention and control (IPC). We spent 3 days building the IPC capacity of doctors, nurses and hygienists from Lagos…