By Cynthia Alo and Kafayat Kokumo
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has raised concerns over the safety and welfare of medical personnel, disclosing that no fewer than 30 doctors were assaulted across the country in the past 11 months.
NARD’s Second Vice-President, Dr. Kwarshak Kevin, disclosed this during an interview on Channels Television on Monday, saying the figure translates to an average of about three assaults on doctors every month.
According to him, the assaults were allegedly carried out by patients’ relatives and, in some cases, security personnel while doctors were attending to patients.
He described the situation as unacceptable, particularly at a time when doctors are working under difficult conditions and the country continues to experience the migration of medical professionals.
