The Nigeria Union of Journalists, have commended medical doctors, nurses, and health workers for managing the corona virus pandemic since the case was reported in the country, describing them as outstanding and courageous.

The Union, in a statement by its National President, CHRIS ISIGUZO, stated that they are indeed proud of what the home grown medical practitioners and health workers have achieved so far in the fight against the pandemic, despite poor facilities, hostile working environments and frustrating conditions of service.

The Union notes that with very low mortality rate, increasing number of discharged persons and effective management of positive patients, the medical professionals have shown that they can compete favourably with the best in the world if given the opportunity.

The Union therefore called on the federal and state governments to consider adequate remuneration for health workers in this line of duty.