Professionals seek probe of health institutions

The Nigeria Union of Allied Health Professionals (NUAHP) has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to beam his anti-corruption light on the health sector for alleged financial recklessness of Chief Executives of health institutions.

The group also gave a 15-day ultimatum to the Federal Government to implement the court judgment against the Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) or face the consequences.

These were contained in a statement yesterday by the National Executive Council (NEC) after its three-day meeting at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Teaching Hospital, Anambra State.

The statement was signed by President Dr. Ogbonna Obinna C. and the National Secretary Dr. Obisesan A.O. The meeting was also attended by former President Dr. Faniran Olukayode, as well as State Chairmen and Secretaries.

Dr. Olukayode said the union was not making frivolous allegations, adding that Buhari’s anti-corruption mantra would fail if the corruption in the health sector was not addressed.

He noted further that it was a greater error for the Federal Government to appoint two health ministers from the NMA, while the Permanent Secretary was also a member.

“The Chief Medical Directors (CMDs) of these institutions are corrupt, there is financial misappropriation everywhere, but thank God for (TSA). These people are enriching themselves with impunity; the doctors are diverting the patients to their private clinics,” he said.