The Nigerian Medical Affiliation, Kano State Department, has introduced the fast withdrawal of providers from the Emergency Paediatric Unit of Murtala Muhammad Specialist Hospital.
This motion follows the expiration of a 48-hour ultimatum given to the state governor, Abba Yusuf, to dismiss the State Commissioner for Humanitarian Affairs, Amina Abdullahi HOD, over the alleged assault of a feminine physician on the hospital.
The Public Relations Officer of NMA Kano, Dr Muhammad Musa, confirmed the strike on Wednesday, stating that it outcomes from the Kano State Authorities’s failure to take concrete motion.
“An investigation by the Ministry of Well being confirmed that the physician was not at fault within the incident, affirming that she acted with full professionalism in her duties.
“Regardless of this, no motion has been taken to handle the misconduct of the Commissioner for Humanitarian Affairs, who led the assault and harassed a healthcare employee finishing up her duties underneath extraordinarily difficult circumstances.
“NMA Kano has due to this fact resolved to withdraw all medical providers at Murtala Muhammad Specialist Hospital indefinitely, efficient from midday as we speak, sixth November 2024.”
He stated the motion wouldn’t be reversed till the federal government dismisses the commissioner, supplies ample staffing and sources, and improves safety measures.
“Rapid steps should be taken to fulfill the minimal staffing necessities, making certain docs are usually not compelled to work underneath circumstances that compromise their security and sufferers’ well being.
“Provision and upkeep of ample safety for all models throughout the hospital are important to guard healthcare staff and sufferers.”
He reiterated the NMA’s dedication to the very best requirements of medical care and affected person security, including that the motion emphasises the urgency of justice and reforms to guard healthcare professionals.
“We name on the federal government to behave swiftly and decisively to revive confidence in Kano State’s healthcare system and guarantee a secure working atmosphere for all medical personnel,” he concluded.
The commissioner denied the assault allegations towards feminine docs and challenged the affiliation to proceed with the strike.
As providers are withdrawn, sufferers reliant on Murtala Muhammad Specialist Hospital are suggested to hunt different healthcare services till the problems are resolved.