Tuesday, June 10, 2025 - The Federal Government has launched an investigation into a viral video showing alleged neglect of accident victims at the Emergency Unit of the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Jabi, Abuja.
A video shared widely showed of a man complaining bitterly
after staff of the hospital left accident victims he rushed their unattended
The good Samaritan who recorded the footage, claimed he
found the victims on the road and transported them to the hospital for urgent
care. He alleged that hospital staff refused to provide immediate assistance,
with one citing a lack of gloves.
Minutes later, some hospital staff were seen assisting in
lifting one of the severely injured victims into the emergency unit.
Other victims, despite their injuries, were also seen
leap-walking into the unit on their own.
In response, the hospital’s Public Relations Officer,
Obadiah Gana, in a statement released, confirmed that the hospital has begun a
comprehensive investigation into the incident.
Preliminary findings, according to the hospital, indicate
that the emergency department had an adequate supply of essential medical
items, including gloves, resuscitation equipment, and medications.
The hospital also stated that there were no shortages of
trolleys or wheelchairs and that interactions with on-duty staff and other
stakeholders are ongoing.
Gana emphasised the hospital’s commitment to transparency
and quality service, noting that FMC Abuja maintains multiple feedback
channels—such as visible phone numbers, QR codes, and email contacts to engage
with patients and the public.
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