Tag: mental-health
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TREAT FIRST, REPORT LATER: THE LESSON FROM SOMTOCHUKWU’S NEEDLESS DEATH
By Paulyn Owhievbie Ugbodaga The tragic death of Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu, the vibrant young Arise News anchor, has once again exposed a grave fault line in Nigeria’s healthcare system: the reluctance to treat emergency cases involving gunshot wounds without first demanding identification or police clearance.According to reports, Somtochukwu was shot during a robbery in Abuja…
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TREAT FIRST, REPORT LATER: NIGERIA MUST STOP LETTING BUREAUCRACY KILL
The tragic death of Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu, a bright Arise News anchor, should outrage every Nigerian. Shot during a robbery in Abuja, she was rushed to hospital, but instead of urgent care, staff allegedly demanded identification before treatment. She died waiting.This is not the first time. Across Nigeria, accident victims and gunshot patients have been…
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KADIRI IKHANA CALLS IN: BRIGHT SPIRIT SHINES FROM IRRUA HOSPITAL!
KADIRI IKHANA CALLS IN: BRIGHT SPIRIT SHINES FROM IRRUA HOSPITAL! Just as the sun rose this morning, a special ring woke Dr. Segun Odegbami, MON — none other than Kadiri Ikhana, MON, calling in to say hello and share some hopeful news. Despite still sounding a bit weak (he’s recovering at Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital…
