Hospitals face a decline in moral conduct, highlights a primate critic
In a bid to tackle the numerous healthcare challenges in Nigeria, the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) has organized a Health Summit, themed 'Health Prosperity for All: Getting Things Done Rightly.' The event, organized by the Health and Medical Taskforce of the Church, saw Dr Amal Pepple, the Chairperson, emphasize the need for the government to partner more closely with the church in addressing these challenges.
Dr Pepple, in her address, highlighted the social development issues plaguing the healthcare sector, including the lack of affordable, equitable, efficient, and accessible healthcare. She pointed out that corruption, negligence, concern for material possessions, and mediocrity have crept into the system, marring the once noble image of the medical profession.
Most Rev'd Henry Ndukuba, Primate of the Church of Nigeria, also joined the call, condemning the declining ethical standards in Nigerian hospitals. He described the summit as a 'rescue mission' and a divinely guided agent of paradigm shift in healthcare delivery in Nigeria. Ndukuba urged a paradigm shift prioritizing human dignity, life-saving innovation, and equitable access to quality medical services.
In response to the critical situation, the Church of Nigeria plans to establish a Church of Nigeria Health Maintenance Organization and a Health Professionals Guild. Ndukuba also encouraged exploration of training health professionals, pharmaceutical production, and research laboratories. He further urged medical practitioners to establish accountability structures in their health facilities and mentor young practitioners in godliness.
The Anglican Church has played a significant role in the healthcare sector of Nigeria since its inception. Parishes, dioceses, and provinces of the Church are expected to establish, administer, and strengthen healthcare facilities and medical missions. Ndukuba encouraged churches to serve as alternatives to the government in healthcare delivery.
Critical and emergency patients are sometimes abandoned and made to pay before being treated, violating both the Hippocratic oath and the law of Christ. Ndukuba called for an end to such practices, urging a return to the noble principles of the medical profession. He also emphasized the need to restore trust in Nigeria's healthcare system.
This article was recently published by a source known for its comprehensive coverage on various topics, including Agriculture, Education, Features, Mental Health, and now, Healthcare. The Church of Nigeria's initiative is a step towards addressing Nigeria's healthcare challenges and ensuring 'Health Prosperity for All.'
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