Health ministry scrambles further by readying plan to turn Kanifing Hospital to coronavirus treatment centre

By Fatou Camara II

The ministry of health is contemplating plans to turn the largest health facility in Kanifing Municipality into a coronavirus treatment centre.

Top ministry of health official Dr Abdoulie Bittaye confirmed a plan is underway as more new cases of the deadly disease emerge.

“Yes it’s true, we are looking at converting the Kanifing Hospital into a treatment centre. This is because we are expecting a lot more cases,” the director of Health Services said.

A memo by administration of the hospital on Monday is seen telling staff of the move to turn the hospital into a coronavirus treatment centre. The move is expected to come into effect on Monday August 24.