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Dr.
Ayodeji Falana emerges most outstanding health worker
Nigeria’s
caring telecommunications company, 9mobile, has paid glowing tribute to Dr. Ayodeji Falana
and other health workers who have been outstanding in the fight against the COVID-19
pandemic in the last one year. Dr. Falana was adjudged most outstanding health
worker for his leadership and dedicated service. The commendation came as
9mobile visited health workers on Saturday February 27 at the Lagos State
Government isolation centre of Mainland Hospital, Yaba otherwise known as
Infectious Disease Hospital.
The 9mobile initiative is designed to appreciate the efforts
of health workers who have been at the forefront of the fight against COVID-19
across the country. A minute silence was observed in honor of health workers
and Nigerians who lost their lives to Covid-19.
Commending health workers nationwide, 9mobile’s
Public Relations Lead, Chineze Amanfo, who represented the Executive Director,
Regulatory and Corporate Affairs, Abdulrahman Ado, recalled that it was exactly one year that the index case was
recorded in Nigeria. She stated that “we decided to visit the isolation centre
in Yaba to appreciate the health workers who have been at the forefront in this
fight against Covid-19. 9mobile appreciates your commitment and dedication
because you are the real heroes in the fight against Coronavirus. 9mobile applauds
your dedicated service and reiterates that we are solidly you.”
Amanfo, who
presented a plaque of recognition to the recipient and other gift items to the
health workers on behalf of 9mobile, also saluted the bravery of the health
workers. She said that despite the disruption and loss caused by the coronavirus
pandemic, health workers have continued to show exemplary commitment.
In his
response, the Medical Director of Mainland Hospital, Yaba, Dr. Abimbola Bowale
said that “I received the Covid-19 index patient on February 27, 2020, and it
has been a very long journey since then. Unfortunately, we have reported some
deaths and for the health workers, it has been very demanding for us. So, this
is a very significant day. This facility is the largest facility where Covid-19
patients are treated. We are very proud of the enormous work and commitment of
our staff in the fight against Covid-19. Our health workers have shown
resilience. We appreciate 9mobile for their show of support. I am excited for
what they have done today”.
The recipient of the award, Dr.
Ayodeji Falana appreciated 9mobile for shinning its spotlight on the selfless
sacrifices of health workers in Nigeria. He said that, “I have been involved in
the fight against infectious diseases for a very long time. Hence, it feels
good to be appreciated and it shows that when you work hard, you will
eventually be recognized and appreciated. Covid-19 provided us with the
opportunity to serve Nigeria with our capacities and capabilities. I heartily
appreciate 9mobile for encouraging us to do more for the Nigerian healthcare
system”.
According to
his official citation, Dr. Ayodeji
Falana, an alumnus of Obafemi Awolowo University, has played a pivotal role in
transforming the clinical landscape of the Mainland Hospital in the past one
year with his contribution to the fight against Covid-19. As a clinician in the
facility for over a decade, he was actively involved in the fight against Ebola
in 2014, treating and managing infected patients. This prepared him for the mantle of leadership
in the fight against Covid-19 when he was posted by the Lagos State Covid-19
Case Management Pillar Lead to serve as the Medical Lead for Eti-Osa Isolation
Centre in April 2020. He has shown commitment, drive, innovation, selflessness
and has made enduring impact.
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