Isiyaku Ahmed
Preparatory to the arrival of COVID-19 vaccines into the country in a few days, the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) has rolled out a nationwide training program for health care workers that will be involved in the COVID-19 vaccination at the national and state levels.
Mohammad Ohitoto, Public Relations Officer, NPHCDA, in a signed statement on Friday said over 13,000 health care workers have been trained at the national training of trainers in the first phase.
The training involves participants from the national, state and local government levels. By March 1 2021, the training will be cascaded to the ward and facility levels where over 100,000 health workers will be trained.
The training programme is aimed at updating the skills of the health care workers in the effective handling, storage and administration of COVID-19 vaccines ahead of their arrival.
According to the statement, as part of preparations to ensure efficient and effective vaccination activities, a self e-registration link that will enable Nigerians to personally register themselves, obtain their pre-vaccination numbers and schedule their preferred date and time for vaccination has been created.
This e-registration link will be provided in the coming days. The Executive Director/CEO, NPHCDA, Dr Faisal Shuaib has enjoined Nigerians, particularly health care workers nationwide to take advantage of the opportunity provided by the Federal Government to protect themselves and curb the spread of COVID-19.
