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Former Governor of Ebonyi State, Dave Umahi, recounted on Monday the tragic story of his father’s passing, attributing it to the negligence of medical personnel at an undisclosed private hospital
“The negligence of that private hospital led to the demise of my father,” stated the legislator representing Ebonyi South Senatorial District in the National Assembly during the confirmation hearing for Mariya Mahmoud, a ministerial nominee from Kano State.
Mariya Mahmoud, a former Commissioner for Higher Education in Kano State, introduced herself as a medical doctor and public health practitioner. She had been selected by President Bola Tinubu as a replacement for Maryam Shetty, another female nominee from Kano who was unexpectedly removed from consideration last Friday.
During her screening on Monday, Umahi, who was also among the 48 ministerial nominees previously evaluated by the Senate, inquired about Mahmoud’s strategy to address conflicts of interest arising when government hospital doctors establish private medical centers.
The Senator expressed regret that his father had been admitted to a government hospital during his illness and treated by a doctor. Regrettably, the doctor subsequently referred his father to a private hospital owned by the same medical practitioner. This ultimately contributed to his father’s unfortunate passing.
Umahi asserted that his father’s demise resulted from the medical personnel’s negligence at the private hospital.
Mahmoud concurred with Umahi’s viewpoint, emphasizing that doctors from government hospitals who also work at private medical centers undermine the overall quality of healthcare within the community.
“It is imperative that we thoroughly investigate this matter and identify the necessary measures to bolster the situation,” she remarked.
Umahi alleged that his father’s death resulted from the negligence of medical personnel at a private hospital.
Mahmoud concurred with Umahi’s assessment, emphasizing that doctors from government hospitals working concurrently at private medical centers undermine the overall quality of healthcare within society.
“We must thoroughly examine this situation and determine the necessary steps to enhance the situation,” she remarked.
