Treat all gunshot wounds, don’t discriminate – Osun govt directs hospitals

Osun State Government has directed healthcare professionals in state hospitals and medical facilities to provide immediate treatment to gunshot victims, even in the absence of a police report. Commissioner for Health, Jola Akintola, announced the directive while briefing journalists in Osogbo on Thursday.

Akintola disclosed that the directive aligned with the order issued by the Inspector General of Police, regarding the treatment of gunshot victims. The aim according to him, is to enforce the provisions of the Compulsory Treatment and Care for Victims of Gunshot Act of 2017, without any delay. 'Gunshot injuries are medical emergencies where every moment is crucial, in the effort to save the victim's life. Immediate medical attention is essential to prevent permanent damage or fatality.

'I encourage medical personnel, good samaritans, and sympathizers not to fear any implication for assisting gunshot victims,' he said. The commissioner stressed that all hospitals and health care providers in the state should treat gunshot victims promptly, as their lives are at stake. While asserting that not all gunshot victims are criminals, he clarified that even individuals involved in criminal activities have the right to receive medical care.

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