The National Medical Agency has declared a statewide mourning strike over the death of Dr. Diaso Vwaere at the General Hospital Odan, Lagos.
In a press statement released on Wednesday, the agency said the loss was heart-wrenching, unfortunate and avoidable.
“To us, this was an unavoidable death and its unfortunate that it was allowed to happen,” part of the statement read.
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The agency also demanded that the incident be investigated and culpable individuals brought to justice.
The agency further directed the doctors in the three government hospitals in Lagos State to embark on an indefinite strike.
The NMA told doctors to remain calm while it pursued justice and due diligence to prevent a recurrence.
“We appeal to our colleagues to remain calm as NMA Lagos leadership is on top of the situation and will leave no stone unturned in ensuring that justice is not just served but seen to have been served,” the union said.
The NMA concluded the press release by offering prayers for the soul of the deceased doctor.
Vwaere died at the General Hospital in Odan, Lagos Island, on Tuesday.
Witnesses said that she sustained life-threatening injuries after the elevator she was in fell from the 10th floor to the ground.
After over an hour was spent on retrieving her, rescuers found out that there was no blood available for urgent transfusion in the hospital.
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