Nigeria’s Federal Government has ordered the immediate implementation of measures to protect health workers nationwide after a ministerial committee submitted its report on harassment by security personnel. The directive follows a recent incident at the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital, where security operatives allegedly harassed medical staff. The move aims to address growing concerns over the safety of healthcare workers, ensuring uninterrupted medical services across the country.
The Nigerian Federal Government has directed the immediate rollout of measures to safeguard health workers following the submission of a report by the Ministerial Committee on the Harassment of Health Workers by Security Personnel. The decision comes after a widely reported incident at the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital in Akwa Ibom State, where security operatives allegedly disrupted hospital operations and harassed medical staff.
Minister of Health, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, announced the directive during a press briefing in Abuja, emphasizing that the protection of health workers is critical to maintaining the integrity of Nigeria’s healthcare system. While specific details of the measures remain undisclosed, the government has pledged to collaborate with security agencies to enforce compliance and prevent future occurrences.
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