“Nigeria, a nation of over 200 million people, continues to grapple with one of the weakest healthcare systems in the world,” said Mr Obi.
The Nigerian government hired DCI Group with $9 million to plead Nigeria’s cause in Washington.
The FRSC commander explained that three victims trapped in their vehicles died instantly, while another died later at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital.
Ms Ize-Iyamu, a professor of dentistry and orthodontics, also became the first dentist to be appointed as UBTH’s CMD.
Mr Shaibu also praised Mr Obaseki’s role in shaping Edo State’s immunisation framework.
Mr Oshiomhole described the outbreak as “a serious cause for concern.”
According to him, the hospital records up to 6,000 paediatric emergency cases annually, many of which arrive in critical condition.
A witness noted that no life was lost to the incident but several students were injured.
TETFund has completed the installation of N250 million worth of transplant and urology equipment for prostate and kidney stone treatment in seven hospitals.
The CP advised citizens to be guided by law in all ways.
