UUTH chief urges doctors to resume work for patients’ sake
The Chief Medical Director of the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital, Prof. Ememabasi Bassey, has appealed to doctors to end their strike and return to work. He emphasized the impact of the strike on patients who rely on the hospital for care. The strike reportedly began after operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission visited the hospital in connection with Prof. Effiong Ekpe. The EFCC has denied claims of invading the hospital.
Highlights
- Prof. Ememabasi Bassey urged doctors at UUTH to resume work to prevent harm to patients.
- The strike started after EFCC operatives visited the hospital seeking Prof. Effiong Ekpe regarding a medical report.
- Bassey claimed the EFCC did not officially notify hospital management or present an arrest warrant.
- The CMD highlighted that UUTH serves between 600 and 800 patients daily as the only federal tertiary health institution in Akwa Ibom State.
- The EFCC, through Mr Dele Oyewale, denied invading the hospital, stating their presence was for an official assignment.
