Despite, like other doctors in Nigeria, never having come across Ebola before, Dr. Adadevoh suspected Patient Zero had the virus. She contacted the Lagos State and Federal Ministries of Health and had the patient tested. As she awaited the results of the test, she refused to release him, despite pressure from Liberian government officials (Patient Zero was a citizen of Liberia). Dr. Adadevoh’s swift response to Patient Zero resulted in the Nigerian government mobilizing resources needed to tackle the outbreak. Dr. Adadevoh saved Nigeria in more ways than can be imagined. Lagos, with a population of over 20 million people, would have suffered greatly. All in all, there were 20 Ebola cases in Nigeria, 11 of which were healthcare workers. 5 of the healthcare workers died, including Dr. Adadevoh, who will forever be remembered as a national hero.“For the greater public good.” — Adadevoh
Article source: DRASA Trust