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Dr. Denis Nsame, Director of the Bamenda Regional Hospital has dispelled rumors circulating on social media that “there is a particular drip administered to patients who visit the hospital and they die”.
The statement is contained in a release dated February 25, 2021. Shaibu B.I. cosigned the statement as a community representative while Rev. Dr. Angwe Davidson of the Presbyterian Church in Cameroon and Pastor Denis Ngong penned their signatures on behalf of the hospital chaplaincy.
In the release, Dr. Nsame, along with the three other signatories, disclosed that there has been an audio circulating on social media to the effect that “there is a particular drip administered to patients who visit the hospital and they die”.
“Following an audio circulating with erroneous and scandalous information about the Regional Hospital Bamenda with respect to the treatment of COVID-19 patients, we deem it necessary to shed some light on this,” the statement opened.
The said audio that carries a female voice is known to have first hit cyberspace in May 2020 but has recently resurfaced to coincide with the soaring number of COVID-19 cases in the North West Region.
“Firstly, it is an audio that has been circulating since the month of May last year 2020. The audio is not signed which is a glaring indication that it is fake. If the author of the audio could attest to the quality of information she is sharing, she would have confidently revealed her identity,” hospital authorities said. “The audio indicated that there is a particular drip administered to patients who visit the hospital and they die. She goes further to call on the population not to visit the hospital if they are sick.”
Dr. Nsame informs the public that, “When patients visit the hospital, they are catered for following medical ethics. The Regional Hospital has 510 staff amongst which are 37 doctors well trained and professionally equipped.”
Statement from Bamenda Regional Hospital February 25, 2021 (c) Document
Authorities of the Bamenda Regional Hospital regret that since the wake of COVID-19, the denial syndrome has been on the rise, leading to a rise in community deaths and late referral.
“We urge the population to shun such rumors and any individual who wishes to verify for themselves should kindly visit the hospital. The Regional Hospital is the home of the population when they have health concerns,” Dr. Nsame said.
Amidst a second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Nsame has called on the population to protect themselves and those around them.
“Stay home as much as possible and obligatorily wear a face mask when leaving the house,” he prescribes. “Wash your hands with clean running water and soap or use an alcohol-based solution (hand sanitizer).”
“Cover the nose and mouth with a disposable tissue when coughing, sneezing, or use a flexed elbow; Avoid overcrowding, especially markets and travel agencies as well as close contact with anyone presenting with flu symptoms. Maintain a distance of at least 1.5 meters between persons,” said the hospital chief.
Hospital authorities advise the population to remain vigilant and report any suspected case of COVID-19 by dialing the toll-free number 1510 or calling the COVID-19 treatment center number 680616166.
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