By Bello Gideon (SIWES student, AAPOLY)
The House of Representatives Committee on Health revealed that five wards, comprising approximately 150 beds, have been closed at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH) due to a severe shortage of health workers.
Dr. Amos Magaji, the committee chairman, expressed concern over the threat posed to the hospital by the exodus of healthcare professionals, especially nurses and doctors, seeking better opportunities abroad.
Magaji emphasized ongoing efforts to address the issue, acknowledging the complexity of the problem and the need for both immediate and long-term solutions.
The Chief Medical Director of LUTH, Prof. Wasiu Adeyemo, appealed for partnerships to enhance healthcare delivery, emphasizing the hospital’s commitment to collaborating with corporate entities and the public in addressing challenges within the health sector.
