Hospitals defy law, not treating gunshot victimes

The
Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Pate,
on Tuesday, expressed concern over the non-compliance to the Compulsory
Treatment and Care for Victims of Gunshot Act 2017 in most medical
facilities.

Pate said gunshot victims come under medical
emergencies that require urgent attention to save the life of the
patient or victim.

The Compulsory Treatment and Care for Victims of Gunshot Act, 2017 signed into law by former President Muhammadu Buhari.

 

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