NMA suspends medical services after Commissioner assaults female Doctor on duty – Crime Channels
NMA suspends medical services after Commissioner assaults female Doctor on duty
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Kano State chapter, has announced an indefinite suspension of medical services at Murtala Muhammad Specialist Hospital.
The medical services suspension is said to take effect from 12:00 pm on November 6, 2024.
This drastic move comes in response to the Kano State government’s failure to act on the NMA’s demand to suspend the Commissioner for Humanitarian Affairs, Hajiya Amina Abdullahi, following allegations of assault on a female doctor.
The NMA’s decision was communicated in a statement signed by its Public Relations Officer, Dr. Muhammad Aminu Musa.
According to the NMA, the incident took place on November 1, 2024, when the commissioner, accompanied by her security detail, allegedly assaulted the doctor in the Emergency Paediatric Unit over the unavailability of a prescribed medication.
In the aftermath, the Ministry of Health conducted an investigation, which cleared the doctor of any wrongdoing, confirming that the medication shortage was beyond her control. Despite this finding, the NMA expressed outrage that the state government had not taken action against the commissioner.
Dr. Musa stated, “Our members cannot continue to work under conditions of fear and intimidation,” highlighting the government’s failure to address the issue within the 48-hour ultimatum given.
As a result, the NMA has demanded the immediate dismissal of Hajiya Amina Abdullahi from her position, along with substantial improvements in hospital staffing and resources to ensure that healthcare professionals are not overburdened.
The association also called for increased security measures at Murtala Muhammad Specialist Hospital to protect both healthcare workers and patients.
While emphasizing that the decision to withdraw services was not made lightly, the NMA stressed that the safety and well-being of medical staff and patients must be prioritized.
Until their demands are fully met, the indefinite strike will continue.
