I received a rather sad call this evening, concerning a doctor doing his NYSC who had a needle stick injury in the emergency.
Viral serology of the patient came out positive for hepatitis B and HIV, now he is to commence PEP and Hepatitis B immunoglobulin.
The PPA said they can't afford immunoglobulin for the doctor because it is very expensive as it will cost over 400k naira to give her the recommended dose.
The doctor had to call his family members who are rallying around trying to raise the money.
Guess how much this PPA is paying the doctor?
25k naira a month, for working as a full time medical officer.
Pls if you can avoid military hospitals, police hospitals and FRSC clinic, those people do not care about your welfare as a doctor but if can't be deliberate about your survival.
Apparently it's okay for Nigerian president to earn more UK prime minister.
It's okay for Nigerian senators to earn more than USA senators.
It's okay for Nigerian house representatives to earn than UK Congress men.
It's okay for Nigeria to pay millions in allowance to senators, governors, and ex politicians and buy them bulletproof cars every year.
But when it comes to paying healthcare workers the millions they deserve, suddenly the economy cannot support it.
Don't worry you APC b*stards, the lightning that will strike you is still charging since last year.
I almost got deceived into doing my housemanship in navy reference calabar. Grateful for the housemanship WhatsApp groups. Ask questions always before making these decisions.
There are approximately 129 MDCN-accredited hospitals in Nigeria where doctors can do their housemanship. 8 of which are military hospitals. AVOID THOSE 8 AT ALL COST!
See that doctors that died because he was denied sick leave?
That's why younger doctors are not and will not be doing more than themselves.
Everybody will choose themselves now.
As a Senior Consultant, the reason I haven't raised my voice is simple:
When the interns are gone, I will gladly show up at 5AM, clerk 80 patients, draw the blood, and run the night calls myself.
I am superhuman. Obviously.
As a Senior Nursing Officer, the reason I am silent is obvious:
I have no problem running three wards alone, fixing lines, tracking vitals, delivering babies, doing the paperwork.
I don't need hands. I have dedication.
As a Policymaker, the reason I haven't spoken is elegant:
The interns are a budget problem I solved by terming the students.
My children are not doing internship in Uganda, after all.
As a Patient, the reason I haven't complained is clear:
Even if the doctor cutting me open has worked 36 hours without food, just cut me open and take the baby out.
Hunger sharpens the hands. Everyone knows this.
As a Citizen, the reason I am unbothered is rational:
None of my children is a medic.
I have my pastor.
The system runs on miracles. Always has.
This policy is brilliant.
Let's all stay quiet and watch the magic happen.
Elderly people in Nigeria leave you with very strong contrasting emotions.
A lot of them are irrevocably stupid.
It's not even ignorance, or Stockholm syndrome. Just deliberate stupidity.
And yes they see all that's happening through social media, they're all on Facebook.
1000 forest guards to go after organised terrorists. ๐ตโ๐ซ
A country with armed forces o. Acclaimed best land force in Africa.
If they explain Nigeria for you and you understand - guy, you dey crase seh.
1000 forest guards?
@officialABAT at your end - we will throw a party.