FCCPC probes Maitama District Hospital’s refusal to treat ‘one chance’ victim over police report

[ad_1] The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) says it has opened an investigation into alleged healthcare neglect by Maitama District Hospital, Abuja, which led to the death of one Greatness Olorunfemi. FCCPC, in a statement by its executive vice chairman, Babatunde Irukera, on Saturday, said the investigation was to find out if Ms Olorunfemi’s…

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FCCPC begins probe of Abuja hospital for ‘refusing to treat victim of one chance’

[ad_1] The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) says it is investigating the circumstances that led to the death of Olorunfemi Greatness, a victim of a “one chance” robbery, in Abuja. “One chance” is a type of robbery in which unsuspecting passengers are lured into commercial vehicles whose occupants are robbers, who attack and…

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Patients at risk as nurses and midwives join nationwide strike

[ad_1] The National Association of Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) has announced that its members will join the nationwide strike planned by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) in response to the government’s removal of fuel subsidies. In a letter signed by NANNM’s Secretary, T. A. Shettima, National President, Nnachi Michael Ekuma, and Deputy National President, Shehu…

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Expert Commends Kano Government For Introduction of Pre-marital Health Screening

Gom Mirian A reproductive health expert, Dr. Ejike Oji, has lauded the Kano State Government over its plans to introduce compulsory pre-marital tests for intending couples to prevent the spread of inheritable diseases in the state. In an exclusive interview with Africa Health Report (AHR) on Saturday, Dr. Oji said: “Pre-marital screening is a very…

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