Management of Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital, Benin City and a Covid-19 campaign team led by Mrs. Emwanta Esohe from Egor Local Government Area, (including a representative of the Africa Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (ACDC), Mr. Osagie K. Enobakhare), has today Friday, March 19, 2021 flagged-Off Covid-19 vaccination in the hospital.
The occasion which took place in the Medical Director’s office had in attendance the Medical Director, Dr. I.O. Agbonile, and members of his Management team including: Dr. J. Omoaregba, Head, Clinical Services department; Mr. J.E. Agbidi, Head, Nursing Services department; Princess O. Akenzua, Head, Administration department; Pharm. (Dr.) M. Ibhawoh, Acting Head, Pharmacy department; Mr. L.E. Evboumwan, Head, Accounts department; Mr. S.O. Okolo, Principal, School of Psychiatric Nursing (SOPN); and Mrs. R. Igbinnosa, Acting Head, Audit department.
Speaking briefly after taking the vaccine, the Medical Director said that the vaccination is free as it has been paid for by the government, and thereafter encouraged every member of staff to utilize the opportunity to be vaccinated against the deadly disease.
According to the circular earlier conveyed to all members of staff, the scheduled time for the staff in the various departments of the hospital is as follows:
Monday 22nd March, 2021 – Heads of Department & Heads of Unit
Tuesday, 23rd March, 2021 – Doctors and Nurses
Wednesday, 24th March, 2021 – Other Clinical Staff
Thursday, 25th March, 2021 – Staff of Administration department
Friday, 26th March, 2021 – Staff of Accounts, Audit and Pharmacy department
Saturday 27th March, 2021 – All other Staff
Sunday, 28th March, 2021 – All other Staff
Monday, 29th March, 2021 – All other Staff
Tuesday, 30th March, 2021 – All other Staff
The occasion also featured a photograph session of the Management team during the flag-off.
By Favour O. Usiobaifo