By Emmanuella Oghenetega
Following the incident on the viral video, in which staffs at the Emergency and Accident Unit of the Federal Medical Centre Jabi, Abuja, neglected accident patients, some who were in critical conditions, the Management of the hospital, has released a statement, refuting the claims of the staff, and the Federal Government has equally launched a full investigation into the incident.
According to the Management of the hospital, preliminary findings indicate that the;
– The emergency department had an adequate supply of medical consumables, including latex gloves, contrary to the claims made in the video.
– Resuscitation equipment and medications were sufficient.
– There was no shortage of patient transfer equipment, including trolleys and wheelchairs.
– Interaction with staff on duty & other stakeholders is currently ongoing
The Minister of State for Health & Social Welfare, Dr Iziaq Adekunle Salako has directed a full investigation of the incident which is ongoing and findings of the investigation will be made available to the public.
According to a statement signed by Obadiah N.K. Gana, the Public Relations Officer, for the Medical Director, FMC Abuja, The management is committed to providing a full report of our investigation once it is completed.
“The Federal Medical Centre, Abuja, prides itself on its open-door policy. We have multiple patient feedback channels available, including several phone numbers displayed throughout the hospital, QR codes, and email contacts.”
“In addition to running a medical indigent fund to assist underprivileged patients with hospital bills, we have successfully treated numerous unconscious patients and safely returned them to their relatives with the help of our social workers.
“Our facility is a hub for specialized procedures such as open-heart surgery, laser surgery, kidney transplants, spine surgery, and other high-end treatments that are not commonly available in most public hospitals.
“We apologize for any distress or discomfort caused and want to assure you that we take feedback seriously. We value the trust placed in us and are committed to providing quality care with empathy and compassion. We appreciate the feedback and will work towards improving the quality of our services.”
