Joint Health Sector Union (JOHESU), University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital Tuesday said that no fewer than 18 nurses have tested positive for COVID-19 pandemic at the hospital.
It added that seven supporting staff have also tested positive for the novel virus.
The union said UITH is yet to have COVID-19 isolation centre, adding that management had converted one of the ward at the hospital to a centre.
UITH JOHESU Chairman Olutunde Oluwawumi told reporters in Ilorin, the state capital at the sideline of a meeting with members.
Corroborated by some of the nurses working at the centre, Comrade Oluwawumi said that many of the nurses working at the centre are not properly kitted.
He said: “Presently, we have about 18 nurses that had tested positive to the pandemic and seven sub-staff. We want better protection, adequate personal protective equipment (PPEs). What we are due for should be given to us. We are lacking in a number of things. They are exposing our lives to danger. It is now that they are trying to rectify the issue of PPE. PPEs have not been given. They are just promising us.
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