Supporting Government’s effort in the fight against the unfolding COVID-19 crisis in Nigeria

The Coalition Against COVID-19 (CACOVID) is a Private Sector task force in partnership with the Federal Government, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) and the World Health Organisation (WHO) with the goal of combating Coronavirus in Nigeria. The mission is to work collaboratively with the Nigerian government to provide direct support and funds to private and public healthcare’s ability to respond to the crisis; set up several testing, isolation and treatment centers in all six geo-political zones; and aggressively increasing general public’s awareness, education and buy-in to prevent panic and resulting chaos. CACOVID has also provided Intensive Care Units (ICUs) and molecular testing labs. Delivered the following hospital beds to the following States. Lagos (1,000 beds), Kano (500 beds), Rivers (210 beds), Abuja (200 beds), Enugu (200 beds) and Borno (200 beds). Given the fact that Lagos is the epicenter of this crisis in Nigeria, CACOVID will have permanent structures as centers fully equipped with medical supplies and trained personnel to cater to anyone who may become affected.