FG - Treat Gunshot Victims without Restraint
The federal government on Tuesday issued
a directive to medical doctors across the country to henceforth treat
all patients and victims with gunshot injuries without any form of
restraint or inhibition.
Minister of Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole,
gave the order at the induction ceremony of foreign graduates organised
by the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN).
According to him, government was
considering reforming the health sector, with the objective to scale up
service delivery across various sections of the sector.
“Hospitals are sanctuary for the sick
and injured, never must our hospitals be closed for whatever reasons;
even in war time situations, hospital must remain open. Doctors must
show no restraint in treating emergencies, even with gun-shot wounds you
must treat them, thereafter raise questions. You must also treat
emergencies before asking for money because life is more precious than
money,” the minister stated.
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