Speaking to THISDAY, Adewole said the president, as an individual, is entitled to his privacy. Describing Nigeria as a strange country, he said Nigerians have no respect for people’s right to confidentiality.
He said the case of Yusuf, the president’s son who was involved in a motorbike accident, is an indication that the privacy of a patient could be easily compromised in the country. You have forgotten that as our president, he is also an individual. Unfortunately, we still, as a country, we cannot handle information.
“The president’s son was operated; they said he was dead. You see, it is a strange country; and so, we do not respect people’s right to privacy and confidentiality. We also have no respect for doctor-patient relationship. The same person who went abroad was the same person who said, let my son be managed in Nigeria. I was at the centre; people said let the boy be flown abroad. The president said no. All he asked was, ‘Can they manage him in Nigeria?’ I said, yes, and he said, ‘Go ahead’”.
The minister further explained that Buhari’s frequent medical trips abroad do not mean he has abandoned the nation’s health sector.
“He is committed to improving the health sector, and working hard to make it something everybody would be proud of. But you know doing this would not happen overnight. So, let’s not over flog it. To me, it’s a non-issue. Like the upgrade we are doing for cancer, it has taken us almost one year because things have to be properly done. You can’t buy a radiotherapy machine if there is no proper assessment. So upgrading the health facility, he is committed to that. But it’s not going to happen immediately. And we are working hard to make sure that things are in proper shape.”
It's better not to address the issue self than these nonsense address
ReplyDeleteThe health care system of Nigeria needs total change. Healthcare as a whole is evolving all the time. It's a continous change. Nigeria has a lot of work to do when it comes to healthcare. Sooo many things are lacking.
ReplyDeleteI agree with the minister. They lack confidentiality, and they lack patient-doctor relationship.
There's no patient satisfaction even. The administration needs to set new rules and be innovative. They need to finds ways to offer quality healthcare services in Nigeria.
It is expected of a useless government and it's officials.
ReplyDeleteMan must wack now
Poli-tricks!
ReplyDeleteYarning dust!
Dey pack up your bag sha
ReplyDeleteWhy are we having "old blood" ruling this country called Nigeria...?
ReplyDeleteThese people should just shut up already why talk when you have nothing reasonable to say
ReplyDeleteWhat is this one vomitting from his mouth?? Radarada
ReplyDeleteThunder fire you there
ReplyDeleteShame on you Mr minister. Even America that has all the worst paparazzi, do they run out for treatment?
ReplyDeleteHow do you people sleep at night??? Nigeria my Country!
ReplyDeleteStella this agbaya talking nonsense has forgotten that the health sector in Nigeria is shut down since 17th of April and he is not saying anything about it. May God forgive them
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