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The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Iziaq Adekunle Salako has directed a full investigation into the alleged neglect of accident victims at the emergency unit of the Federal Medical Center (FMC) Jabi, Abuja. In a video that trended on social media at the weekend, someone was heard lamenting that he rushed some accidents victims he saw at the road to the facility but that the staff were slow in attending to them. The video showed arguments between the good Samaritan and some staff of the hospital one of whom talked about the unavailability of gloves. One of the victims was seen in a car while the others were finally assisted into the emergency unit. In a statement Sunday, Obadiah N.K. Gana, Public Relations Officer of FMC Abuja said ,'We have been made aware of an online video that negatively depicts our hospital. In response, we have initiated a thorough investigation to uncover the facts surrounding this incident.' He said the h...

The Lagos State Government has issued a strong advisory to residents to remain on high alert as forecasts indicate the likelihood of intense rainfall and flash floods across several parts of the state in the coming days. In a statement signed by the Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab , the government explained that recent geostationary imagery from its weather monitoring stations showed a disturbing build-up of thunderstorms and widespread convective rainfall, accompanied by thick cloud cover. This development, he said, signaled a high probability of heavy downpours and sudden flooding in various communities. The warning is particularly directed at residents living in low-lying areas and communities close to rivers and lagoons, where the risk of flash floods and strong water currents is significantly heightened. Wahab urged residents without pressing outdoor engagements to remain indoors...

By Patience Tawiah Nkwanta (O/R), June 14, GNA-An accident involving a Motorking tricycle, transporting Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) candidates has left eight students injured, with one reported to be in critical condition. The accident, occurred in the early hours of Friday, June 13, when the candidates were travelling from Odumase-Basari Akura to the Kechiebi examination centre in the Nkwanta South Municipality, to sit for their exams, when the overloaded tricycle reportedly hit drove into a pothole and veered off the road, and crashed. The impact caused serious injuries to all passengers. Seven of the candidates were taken to the Kechiebi CHPS compound for treatment, while one female candidate, identified as Manyina Janet, critically injured, was referred to the Nkwanta South Municipal Government Hospital for further medical care. Despite the trauma, the seven injured students have expressed their determination to continue writing...

The Federal Capital Territory Emergency Management Department (FEMD) has issued an alert on expected rainfall in parts of the territory and its neighbouring states from Sunday to Tuesday. The acting Director-General of the department, Mr Abdulrahman Mohammed, who gave the alert in a statement in Abuja on Saturday, appealed to the residents to avoid driving into pools of water. Mohammed further advised residents to always wait for the water levels to recede before driving during downpours. He also appealed to them to take adequate precautions by switching off all electrical appliances during the rain. The FEMD boss encouraged the residents to always use the 112 emergency toll free number in the event of an emergency. The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) had also predicted thunderstorms and rains from Sunday to Tuesday across the country. NiMet, in its weather outlook released on Saturday in Abuja, predicted a cloudy morning over the North C...

Tragedy struck in the early hours of Saturday, as five people were electrocuted to death while thirteen others were injured. The electrocution in Gombe followed a high voltage of electricity supply which led to damage to electrical appliances and shocking of metal substances around houses. The Gombe State Police Command which stated that electrocution incident happened in the Tudun-Wadan Pantami area of Gombe Metropolis. According to the Command PPRO, DSP Buhari Abdullahi, the development resulted from a high-voltage surge from a nearby electricity transformer. He said, “Upon receiving the report, Officers from the Low-cost Divisional Police Headquarters promptly visited the scene to secure the area and evacuate the victims to Hospital for medical attention. “Preliminary investigation revealed that the unfortunate incident claimed the lives of five individuals, while thirteen others sustained various degrees of injuries.” The PPRO further disclosed that “the injured...

An electrical surge in the Tudun-Wadan Pantami area of Gombe Metropolis claimed the lives of five people and left 13 others injured in the early hours of Saturday, according to the Gombe State Police Command. Our correspondent reports that the State’s Permanent Secretary, Special Duties and Regional Coordination, Abdullahi Kulani, was among those five reportedly affected by the electrocution. The incident, which authorities said was caused by a high-voltage surge from a nearby transformer, occurred just after dawn, catching residents unawares. Confirming the incident, the spokesperson of the Gombe State Police Command, DSP Buhari Abdullahi, said officers from the Low-cost Divisional Police Headquarters swiftly responded to the distress call. Abdullahi said, “Our officers moved quickly to secure the scene and evacuate the victims to hospitals for urgent medical care. Unfortunately, five individuals lost their lives, and thirteen others sustained varying degr...

Poor response to emergency cases and medical negligence have continued to bedevil the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Abuja, investigations have shown. Findings reveal that while the hospital has recorded achievements in infrastructural expansion and adoption of new medical procedures, it has however faced persistent cases of patients and their caregivers lamenting medical negligence and slow response to people in need of emergency services. Some residents have lamented being turned away at the emergency unit of the hospital when their relatives were in dire need of care to save their lives. They alleged that the delay or no response at all has sometimes led to loss of lives as well worsened health outcomes for those affected. However, the management of the hospital has countered all allegations leveled against the medical centre, stressing that it is not usual for such a hospital that is usually filled to capacity most of the time to have one or two patients...

A Fresno County Fire engine was involved in a crash with a Ford Bronco on Thursday afternoon. The crash happened just before noon at American and Maple avenues. Crews responded to a grass fire near the area and had its lights and sirens on. The fire truck entered Maple and crashed into the vehicle. The collision caused the fire truck to roll over. Two firefighters had minor injuries and the driver in the Ford had moderate injuries. "We're incredibly grateful that no serious injuries occurred in a crash involving a Fresno County fire engine on American Ave at Maple Ave.," CHP spokesperson Mike Salas wrote. "Incidents like this are an important reminder of how crucial awareness is especially at intersections. "Whether you're behind the wheel, on a bike, or walking, stay alert. Always check your surroundings and never assume others will stop. Take the extra second to look both ways. And remember: being able to hear sirens from emergency veh...

MAKKAH, – Jemaah haji Indonesia diprediksi akan menghadapi tantangan cuaca ekstrem saat menjalani puncak ibadah haji di Arafah, Muzdalifah, dan Mina (Armuzna). Kementerian Agama sebelumnya mengatakan suhu udara di Arab Saudi saat puncak haji 2025 bisa menembus 50 derajat Celsius. Kementerian Kesehatan (Kemenkes) pun mengingatkan akan bahaya serangan panas atau heat stroke yang mengintai jemaah. Menurut Kepala Pusat Kesehatan Haji Liliek Marhaendro Susilo, heat stroke merupakan kondisi kegawatdaruratan medis yang terjadi ketika tubuh tidak mampu lagi mengontrol suhunya akibat paparan panas berlebihan. Jika tidak ditangani segera, kondisi ini bisa merusak organ vital seperti otak, jantung, ginjal, dan otot serta berakibat fatal. “ Heat stroke terjadi ketika suhu udara tinggi dan tubuh tidak lagi mampu mengontrol suhunya sendiri sehingga menyebabkan suhu inti tubuh meningkat drastis mencapai di atas 40 derajat Celsius atau 104 derajat Fahrenheit,” uja...