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Minister of state for health, Dr. Salako

The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Iziaq Adekunle Salako, has called for a full-scale investigation following reports of alleged negligence towards accident victims at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Jabi, Abuja.

The directive came after a viral video circulated on social media over the weekend, showing a man expressing frustration over the hospital’s response to victims he had helped bring in after witnessing a road accident.

The video captured heated exchanges between the man and hospital staff, one of whom cited the unavailability of gloves as a reason for the delay.

While one victim remained in a vehicle, others were eventually taken into the emergency unit.

Responding to the controversy, the Public Relations Officer of FMC Abuja, Obadiah N.K. Gana, issued a statement on Sunday confirming that the hospital was aware of the video and had launched a thorough investigation.

“We have been made aware of an online video that negatively depicts our hospital. In response, we have initiated a thorough investigation to uncover the facts surrounding this incident,” Gana said.

Providing an update on initial findings, Gana clarified that contrary to the claims in the video, the emergency department was well-stocked with essential supplies.

“The emergency department had an adequate supply of medical consumables, including latex gloves, contrary to the claims made in the video,” he stated.

He further noted that equipment and medications necessary for resuscitation were available, adding that there were no shortages of patient transport tools.

“Resuscitation equipment and medications were sufficient. There was no shortage of patient transfer equipment, including trolleys and wheelchairs,” Gana confirmed.

He said that the hospital is currently interacting with staff who were on duty at the time, as well as other relevant stakeholders, to establish a clearer picture of what transpired.

“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,” he added.

Apologizing for any distress caused by the incident, Gana assured the public that the hospital is actively working to address concerns and enhance service delivery.

“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,” he said.

He also highlighted the hospital’s ongoing efforts to support vulnerable patients, noting that it maintains a medical indigent fund to help those unable to pay their bills.

According to Gana, “The hospital has successfully treated numerous unconscious patients and safely returned them to their relatives with the help of its social workers.”

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