The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), has raised concerns about the inadequate regulation and weaknesses within the healthcare system in Nigeria, particularly in Kaduna state.
The association was reacting to a video circulating on social media showing complications from a recent surgery purportedly conducted at a government facility.
Addressing journalists , the NMA Kaduna branch highlighted the failure of successive governments in Kaduna to address similar allegations of malpractice and negligence by health professionals in both public and private health institutions.
The Chairman of the association, Madaki Sheyin, said due to weakness in the system, doctors sometimes carry out procedures beyond their scope of training and certification.
Sheyin urged government and other stakeholders at all levels to intensify sensitization and education of the general public on patient’s rights and the different composition of the health personnel in both private and public facilities.
The association further recommended that state and local Governments prioritise the health and well-being of all citizens by ensuring a strong and robust healthcare system in the country.
“Noting that some doctors have in one way or the other, knowingly or unknowingly enhanced and emboldened medic quacks, thereby causing serious harm and injury to the unsuspecting general public,” Sheyin added.
