The Nigeria Federal Government has mandated that all public and private healthcare facilities across the country must provide immediate medical attention to gunshot victims, whether or not they present a police clearance.
This directive was issued by the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare in a statement on Saturday, December 7. The statement was signed by the Director of Information, Patricia Deworitshe, and highlighted numerous complaints regarding hospitals rejecting gunshot victims, often resulting in avoidable deaths.
This directive was issued by the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare in a statement on Saturday, December 7. The statement was signed by the Director of Information, Patricia Deworitshe, and highlighted numerous complaints regarding hospitals rejecting gunshot victims, often resulting in avoidable deaths.