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The honorable Minister of State for Health and Social Wellness, Dr. Iziaq Adekunle Salako at the Federal Medical Center (FMC) Abuja; ask critical questions in its emergency management.
LR: In front of the honorable minister were: the chief medical director FMC Abuja, Prof. Sa’ad Aliyu Ahmed and, dr. Timothy Sama’Ila’s Neurosurgeon Consultant E, Chief, Medical Emergency Response.
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Abuja (basic reporter) The Minister of State for Health and Social Wellness Dr. Iziaq Adekunle Salako has commissioned the management of the Federal Medical Center (FMC) Abuja on the coherence of the prompt provision of the service, especially in emergency care.
Dr. Salako gave the advice following the release of the investigative panel report that ordered a viral video that aroused public indignation for poor emergency services at the FMC Abuja, while paying an evaluation visit not scheduled to the hospital emergency unit.
The video, widely widespread online, showed a victim of accidents brought to the hospital by a good Samaritan only to face delays and apathy in the emergency unit.
Dr. Salako, during the visit, undertaken directly with the medical staff at the forefront and the medical director of the emergency department, asking critical questions about the preparation, infrastructure and the ability of the hospital workforce in the emergency management.
“You are in the eyes of the storm, being responsible for saving lives.” It means that even if you have done a million things successfully, when you make a mistake, nobody will remember a million that you have made successfully. So, you must always do it successfully “; Dr. Salako has warned the consistency of the rapid provision of the service, especially in emergency treatments.
During an interactive session with the boss, medical emergency, dr. Timothy Sama’Ila, a consultant neurosurgeon, the honorable minister, asked for corrective measures adopted by the management of the hospital by the accident.
By responding, Dr. Samaila recognized the challenges, including the limited space in the emergency unit, the fluctuations of the numbers of the staff in service and the high load of the Abuja patient.
The minister reiterated the need for diligent implementation of the survegative panel recommendations, including the immediate revision of the strength of the staff, asking for an increase in the number of officers of the victim per shift from the current two to at least four. He also urged the management to ensure that recently recruited health care assistants are effectively integrated to support clinical teams.
On the infrastructure, Dr. Salako noticed improvements in the supply of electricity and water, but has marked specific areas within the emergency wing for urgent updates and a better organization.
He underlined that the improvement of the structures must be in progress and sensitive to the needs of patients.
The safety and control of the crowd have also been examined. The hospital management reported collaborations with private guards and Nigeria’s safety and the civil defense body (NSCDC) to guarantee the emergency area and guarantee regular access to ambulances.
The minister underlined the need for surveillance systems, citing past accidents in which the CCTV played a fundamental role in investigations.
Dr. Salako also revealed the federal plans to introduce the formation of emergency care for countries, a pioneering program aimed at unifying and raising response standards to emergencies in all public health facilities in Nigeria.
“Everyone is looking at you now,” he said. “Use this opportunity to show the public the aspect of capable and compassionate health care.”
It was very obvious that the objective of the visit without notice of the Minister Honorable to the Federal Medical Center Abuja was not taken lightly as it has marked a commitment to ensure that no Nigerian is denied the quality of quality when it matters more.
