It has turn into an enormous offense for any Optometrist working in Abia State civil service and government-owned medical establishments to divert sufferers to their personal clinics.
This warning was given by the Administrator of the Abia State Eye Well being Administration Bureau, Dr Betty Emeka-Obasi on the maiden assembly of Optometrists in Abia State civil service.
She stated that any physician, found to be diverting sufferers, could be strictly sanctioned, including that the administration of Governor Alex Otti established the Abia State Eye Well being Administration Bureau to attain reasonably priced, standardized and accessible eye-care companies for each citizen throughout the State.
Emeke-Obasi additionally charged the Optometrists and different medical personnel working within the State civil service to reveal dedication and professionalism by reporting to work each day and avoiding absenteeism.
The Administrator reminded the Optometrists that the Bureau was established by an Government Order dated, July 15, 2024, to offer devoted consideration to the attention care sector.
Additionally talking at occasion, the Director of Administration, Abia State Ministry of Well being, Mrs. Okoroafor Ngozi Uche known as for punctuality and respect to work ethics.
She stated that the docs ought to be at work from Monday to Friday, in addition to stay on responsibility till the closing hours, expressing disappointment over studies of absenteeism and early departures amongst a few of them.
In response, one of many optometrists, Dr. Emmanuel Nwaji, appreciated the Administrator for organizing the assembly and guaranteed her that they’d uphold the civil service guidelines, in addition to carry-out their lawful duties diligently to enhance eye-care companies within the State.
