The management of Federal Medical Centre (FMC) has dismissed claims that the Centre lacks medical manpower and consumables.
Spark News Naija reports that a video of staff of FCM, claiming that the medical centre lacks adequate manpower and consumables to attend to an accident victim who was rushed to the emergency unit by a passerby has gone viral on social media.
Reacting to the viral video, a statement signed by Obadiah N.K. Gana, Public Relations Officer, on behalf of the Medical Director, on Sunday, said the claims by its staff is untrue.
The management said it has initiated a thorough investigation to uncover the facts surrounding this incident, adding that its preliminary findings show that the emergency department had an adequate supply of medical consumables.
“Our preliminary findings indicate the following:
– The emergency department had an adequate supply of medical consumables, including latex gloves, contrary to the claims made in the video.
– Resuscitation equipment and medications were sufficient.
– There was no shortage of patient transfer equipment, including trolleys and wheelchairs”.
According to the statement, interaction with staff on duty & other stakeholders is currently ongoing and pledged its commitments to providing a full report of the investigation once it is completed.
“The Federal Medical Centre, Abuja, prides itself on its open-door policy. We have multiple patient feedback channels available, including several phone numbers displayed throughout the hospital, QR codes, and email contacts.
“In addition to running a medical indigent fund to assist underprivileged patients with hospital bills, we have successfully treated numerous unconscious patients and safely returned them to their relatives with the help of our social workers.
“Our facility is a hub for specialized procedures such as open-heart surgery, laser surgery, kidney transplants, spine surgery, and other high-end treatments that are not commonly available in most public hospitals.
“We apologize for any distress or discomfort caused and want to assure you that we take feedback seriously. We value the trust placed in us and are committed to providing quality care with empathy and compassion”.