Senate President Godswill Akpabio Shares Heartbreaking Experience.
In a shocking revelation during the screening of a ministerial nominee, Tunji Alausa, Senate President Godswill Akpabio disclosed a deeply distressing personal experience of medical neglect in a government hospital. He recounted that his first grandchild tragically lost his life in a federal medical centre in 2019 due to bleeding, primarily caused by the failure to administer proper medical care.
Akpabio Shares Heartbreaking Experience
Speaking about the heart-wrenching incident, Akpabio stated that his grandchild was undergoing treatment through intravenous drip when the situation took a devastating turn. The drip was wrongly administered, causing severe bleeding during the night, and unfortunately, no medical personnel were available to provide the necessary assistance. The child struggled through the ordeal, losing a staggering 60 percent of his blood and slipping into a coma.
Despite desperate efforts by the family and medical staff to revive the child, including the use of a defibrillator, the attempts proved futile. Shockingly, the defibrillator turned out to be non-functional, having not been used for eight long years.
The Senate President expressed immense grief and anguish over the tragic loss of his grandchild. He lamented the lack of proper medical facilities and the absence of timely medical intervention that could have potentially saved the young life.
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This heartrending incident brings to light the urgent need for a comprehensive review of the healthcare system in government hospitals. The deficiencies and neglect revealed by Akpabio’s account highlight the importance of investing in modern medical equipment, ensuring regular maintenance, and providing adequate staffing to offer the best possible medical care for all citizens.
In response to this tragic event, the government and healthcare authorities are likely to face increased pressure to address these issues promptly and decisively. The loss of a young life due to medical negligence is a stark reminder that healthcare remains a critical area of focus for the government, one that demands immediate attention and significant improvements.
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As the nation faced with economy challenges, there is a collective call for better healthcare infrastructure and services to prevent similar tragedies from occurring in the future. The memory of the innocent life lost serves as a powerful impetus for change and progress in the country’s healthcare system.
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