Monday, June 1, 2026 - The management of Federal Medical Centre Daura has suspended a doctor for three months over allegations of failing to respond promptly to an emergency case involving a patient who later died after being transferred to another hospital.
The hospital’s Medical Director, Umar Farouk, confirmed the
disciplinary action while responding to concerns raised by the deceased
patient’s family through their legal representatives. According to Farouk, the
patient was referred to FMC Daura from the Armed Forces Reference Hospital
Daura on April 23 after reportedly developing complications following a blood
transfusion.
He explained that the patient was admitted through the
hospital’s Accident and Emergency Unit before being moved to the Intensive Care
Unit (ICU) for specialised treatment. Farouk acknowledged that the doctor on
duty failed to respond promptly to the emergency situation, prompting
management intervention.
“The patient arrived in a critical condition, and when it
became clear that the on-call doctor had not responded as expected, I was
contacted in the early hours of the morning. I came to the hospital around 4
a.m., attended to the patient, resuscitated her and stabilised her in the ICU,”
he said.
Following the incident, the hospital directed its SERVICOM
unit to investigate the circumstances surrounding the delayed response. “The
investigation report was submitted to management, and the doctor concerned has
been suspended for three months pending the outcome of further investigations,”
Farouk added.
The medical director said the patient’s relatives later
requested a transfer to Federal Teaching Hospital Katsina, which was approved
by the hospital. He noted that an ambulance and an intensive care nurse were
provided to accompany the patient during the transfer.
“It was after the transfer that we learnt the patient passed
away in Katsina. We do not have details of the circumstances surrounding her
death there,” he said.
Meanwhile, the family’s legal representatives, Abdullahi
Mohammed & Co. (Jurist Chamber), have reportedly issued a 14-day ultimatum
to the hospital, demanding the conclusion of investigations and details of
disciplinary measures taken over the incident. Farouk confirmed receipt of the
legal correspondence and said the matter had been referred to the hospital’s
legal department.
“We have responded through our legal officer, informing them
of the actions already taken, including the suspension of the doctor and the
ongoing investigations. We are appealing to the family to allow due process
while management continues to address the matter responsibly,” he said.
The hospital reiterated its commitment to accountability,
stating that any staff member found culpable at the end of the investigation
would face appropriate sanctions.
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