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Federal Government has directed hospitals in the country to prioritize the preservation of human lives above all else.
For years, Nigerian hospitals have typically required gunshot and accident victims to produce police reports before administering treatment, a practice that has sadly resulted in unnecessary loss of life on numerous occasions.
Muhammad Ali Pate, the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, stated that the Federal Government has issued a clear directive to hospitals, emphasizing the paramount importance of saving lives before any other considerations.
Pate conveyed his concerns, saying, “Recently, there have been instances of patients arriving at emergency facilities being asked for police reports in cases of gunshot or accidents. This is deeply unfortunate. However, in all federal teaching hospitals, we are committed to prioritizing life-saving measures.” Pate made these remarks during an interview with Channels Television on Wednesday, October 11.
He continued, “Saving lives is our primary focus, and we have reemphasized this principle. We believe that all our hospitals are committed to this. No individual with a life-threatening emergency should ever lose their life while waiting for a police report.”
Pate concluded by stressing the importance of this directive, stating, “Saving lives is our top priority, and we intend to rigorously uphold this principle. We hope that all hospitals, including private ones, will adopt the same perspective when it comes to healthcare: saving lives comes first.”
The Health Minister also expressed the hope that states across the nation would follow the Federal Government’s directive and implement it in their respective hospitals.
