Mahmud Hossain Opu/Dhaka TribuneDGHS claimed that they have enough PPE in stock for healthcare professionalsThe issue of healthcare professionals’ safety amid the Covid-19 (coronavirus) outbreak has become the centre of debate as health workers, in at least three hospitals, have already announced their decision to refrain from providing treatment citing their need for own safety. In such a situation, the High Court on Sunday ordered authorities concerned to collect and supply personal protective equipment for healthcare professionals in all hospitals across the country. “On the other hand, forcing them to serve without providing proper safety equipment will not be justified. Sources at Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) claimed that they have enough stock of personal protective equipment for healthcare professionals and the materials were being distributed in districts in phases. The directorate, however, did not distributed any of the 5,000 personal protection caps, 6,000 personal protection shoe cover and 42,900 personal protection masks now kept in stock.

Source: Dhaka Tribune March 23, 2020 05:37 UTC