Determined to totally eradicate the scourge of Coronavirus (COVID-19)in Ondo State, the state government has again initiated partnership with a medical firm, Harris Global Health Services on screening tests on the disease.

The partnership initiated through the Ministry of Health is aimed at arresting the scourge in the state through Public Private Partnership (PPP).

Under the partnership, the firm is expected to carry out COVID-19 tests in Ondo State using the approved emergency authorized Antigen Rapid testing diagnostic kits for the community screening for infections in line with the current Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) guidelines.

Presenting the letter of approval of its proposal on behalf of the state government to the Principal Officer of Harris Global Health Services, Mr. Feranmi Odukale at the Ministry's Conference Hall, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Health, Pharmacist (Mrs) Folukemi Aladenola noted that the partnership is in furtherance of government's collaboration with the private sector towards curbing the spread of COVID-19.

Pharmacist (Mrs) Aladenola who commended the firm for its previous achievements said the Ministry is determined to make the collaboration work.

The Permanent Secretary urged the firm's officials to operate an open door policy and see the Ministry's officials as partners in progress.

Responding, Mr. Feranmi Odukale appreciated the efforts of the state government at curbing the global challenge of COVID-19 in Ondo State.

He stressed the need for stakeholders to work together as a team towards ensuring that COVID-19 is totally eradicated in the state in particular and Nigeria at large.

He lauded the state government for the approval of the firm's proposal saying the opportunity given it will not be taken for granted.

Samson Omotayo
Media Officer.

Nice development