Many hospitalized after reacting to d*ugs from a free medical outreach in Abia state
Many locals have been hospitalized after reacting to d*ugs from a free medical outreach in Abia state, Abiriba, Ohafia Local Government Area.
The Commissioner for Health, Ogbonnaya Uche, confirmed the incident in a statement in Umuahia. He said the hospitalization was due to suspected adverse d*ug reactions. He assured the public that healthcare personnel were working diligently to stabilize and treat those affected.
“The ministry is deeply concerned by the consequences of unauthorized outreach. Residents should exercise caution regarding organizers of unapproved healthcare events,” the commissioner stated.
According to the statement, the organisers of the outreach had failed to obtain necessary approvals from the ministry.
The ministry also warned against unauthorised medical outreaches and healthcare events in Abia State, adding that such unauthorised events would henceforth attract prosecution to prevent future occurrences.
Meanwhile, an investigation into the incident has been launched by the Abia State Ministry of Health.
