The situation is the same in all public health institution across the country. From National Hospital, Abuja, to LUTH, LASUTH, the University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, UNTH, and National Orthopaedic Hospital, Enugu, NOHE, patients are complaining of ineffective services.
These developments came as Medical and Dental Consultants Association of Nigeria, MDCAN, blamed incessant strikes in public hospitals in Nigeria on government policies.
The usual beehive of activities at LUTH was not in evidence as the Accident and Emergency ward of the hospital remained under lock.
WhenVanguard visited the hospital, the atmosphere was that of abandonment, especially as there was no electricity.
All the entrance gates were manned by overzealous security men who confronted reporters that entered the premises.
Further investigation by Vanguard showed that while the hospital discharged some patients whose cases were critical to seek help elsewhere, families on their own took their relatives away for fear of their ailments degenerating.
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