Metro Health Minister, Adewole Directs Hospitals to Treat Gunshot Victims without Police Clearance

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The Federal Government on Tuesday directed medical doctors to treat emergencies including gun-shot victims without requesting police clearance or other restraints.

The Minister of Health, Isaac Adewole, gave the directive at the swearing-in of 342 foreign trained medical doctors and six dentistry graduates in Abuja.

The foreign graduates were successful in the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) assessment held from April 6 to 8, which enables them to practice in the country.

Mr. Adewole urged them to treat patients on emergency before asking for money, adding that life is more precious than money.

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He further advised them to continually practice within the limit of their competence and imbibe global best practice to better their lots in the profession.

“Hospitals are sanctuary for the sick and injured, never must our hospitals be closed for whatever reasons; even in war time situations, hospital must remain open.

“Doctors must show no restraint in treating emergencies, even with gun-shot wounds you must treat them, thereafter raise questions", he said..



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