Month: September 2020

Reasons why some people can’t abide by COVID-19 precautionary measures.

Since the beginning of the pandemic, several precautionary measures have been prescribed by global and national health bodies. Consistent handwashing, social and physical distancing, and the use of face mask were the innovations introduced to the world which most people were neither used to nor prepared for hence, lots of effort was put into ensuring…

Patient Safety Day 2020: 5 ways improve safety in health institutions.

The World Health Organization (WHO) is calling on governments and health care leaders to address persistent threats to the health and safety of health workers and patients. “The COVID-19 pandemic has reminded all of us of the vital role health workers play to relieve suffering and safe lives,“ said Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General.…