Lagos Gov’t Probes Pregnant Woman’s Death In Private Hospital, Vows Justice

The Lagos state authorities has launched a direct and full-scale investigation into the tragic and avoidable loss of life of Mrs. Folajimi, a pregnant girl who died in Lakowe, Ibeju-Lekki within the State, after being allegedly denied emergency care at a non-public healthcare facility because of her incapability to pay an upfront deposit.

The incident, which has sparked public outrage, has uncovered crucial failures in emergency care supply and potential breaches of medical ethics by each conventional start attendants and the personal hospital concerned. The state authorities has vowed to make sure that everybody discovered culpable will face the complete weight of the regulation.

Talking on behalf of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the Commissioner for Well being, Professor Akin Abayomi, over the weekend, expressed deep sorrow over the incident and supplied condolences to the bereaved household.

“No girl ought to die giving life. This loss of life was preventable, and we are going to be sure that justice is served,” Abayomi vowed.

A high-level investigative panel—comprising officers from the Lagos State Ministry of Well being and the Well being Services Monitoring and Accreditation Company (HEFAMAA)—has been constituted to totally study all events concerned. The panel’s mandate contains verifying licenses and accreditation, assessing compliance with emergency protocols, and figuring out any type of malpractice, negligence, or unprofessional conduct.

Preliminary findings indicated troubling lapses in care and regulatory compliance. The panel’s report is predicted shortly, and the federal government has assured the general public that swift and decisive motion will observe. Any facility or practitioner discovered working illegally or violating emergency care obligations will face prosecution and attainable closure.

The Lagos state authorities was intensifying enforcement of its healthcare rules, significantly concentrating on unlicensed services and conventional start attendants working past their scope. The general public is urged to report any facility that’s not registered with HEFAMAA or fails to offer emergency companies.

The commissioner emphasised that it was each unethical and illegal for any well being facility, public or personal, to disclaim life-saving care in emergencies, including that “Such conduct is inexcusable and straight contradicts our mission to safeguard the lives of Lagos residents. We is not going to tolerate it.”

The Lagos state authorities can be calling on group leaders, faith-based organizations, {and professional} our bodies to affix within the combat in opposition to maternal mortality. Defending girls throughout childbirth is a collective accountability.

“This tragedy is not going to be swept underneath the rug. The Lagos state authorities stands firmly with the Folajimi household and all residents of the state demanding accountability. The continuing investigation might be clear, and justice might be non-negotiable,” Prof. Abayomi assured.