Korede Abdullah in Lagos
The Abia State Ministry of Health has responded to the hospitalisation of some individuals who attended a free medical outreach in Abiriba, Ohafia LGA, stating that the distribution of drugs by unauthorised persons was not sanctioned by the state government.
According to the Commissioner for Health, Professor Enoch Ogbonnaya Uche on Saturday, the organisers of the medical outreach failed to obtain approval from the state government before proceeding with the exercise.
As a result, many people were rushed to the hospital on Saturday after experiencing medical emergencies following the outreach.
Preliminary reports suggest that medications distributed during the event may have caused adverse reactions among recipients. The identified victims are currently receiving medical attention at designated public health facilities within the state.
The Commissioner for Health has announced that any medical outreach without authorisation from the Ministry of Health is illegal and can jeopardise the health of Abia people.
He warned that those responsible would face the full wrath of the law.
“Our dedicated healthcare personnel are working assiduously to stabilise and treat affected people. The Abia State Ministry of Health is deeply concerned by the dire consequences and high risk posed by unauthorised healthcare activities.
“We wish to hereby warn the public to be cautious of individuals and groups organising unapproved healthcare events,” said the health commissioner.
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