Monrovia – The Catholic Relief Services (CRS) through the National Catholic Health Council (NCHC) on Wednesday, May 6, distributed a consignment of Personal Protective Equipment to two Catholic health facilities, Sr. Barbara Ann Health center and Sr. Agnes Memorial Maternity Clinic in Gadernesville. CRS international Fellow, Jessie Benette said the distribution is essential at this time to help patients and health workers prevent themselves from contracting the virus. She said, CRS and NCHC are working out modalities with their partners ensure that food are provided for patients at the various health facilities. In her remarks, during the distribution, the Executive Director of the National Catholic Health Council Whilemena Browne, said the gesture will also be extended to other catholic health facilities in Gbarnga Diocese and Cape Palmas Diocese to protect healthcare facilities from COVID-19 infection. “This objective will be achieved through the procurement of personal protective equipment, cleaning and sanitation supplies, training of health workers on safety producer and promotion of hygiene and social distancing,” Madam Browne asserted.

Source: Front Page Africa May 07, 2020 03:45 UTC