A house officer at the Lagos State Teaching Hospital (LUTH) in Nigeria, Dr. Umoh Michael, has died after allegedly working for 72 hours without a break in the Neurosurgery Unit. Colleagues of Dr. Michael have protested against the long working hours and called for better working conditions.
LUTH House Officer Dies After Working For 72 Hours, Colleagues Protest
LAGOS – A house officer at the Lagos State Teaching Hospital (LUTH), Dr. Umoh Michael, has died after allegedly working for 72 hours without a break in the Neurosurgery Unit.
According to his colleagues, Dr.… pic.twitter.com/wF2ctUhmcc
— Amebo City (@amebocity) September 21, 2023
LUTH House Officer Dies After Working For 72 Hours, Colleagues Protest
LAGOS – The medical community in Lagos is in shock following the tragic death of Dr. Umoh Michael, a talented house officer at the Lagos State Teaching Hospital (LUTH). Dr. Michael passed away after reportedly working relentlessly for an astonishing 72 hours without taking a break in the Neurosurgery Unit. His untimely demise has sparked outrage among his colleagues, leading to a protest demanding justice and better working conditions.
Dr. Umoh Michael, a dedicated and compassionate healthcare professional, was well-known for his commitment to providing quality care to patients. Born and raised in Lagos, he excelled academically and pursued his dream of becoming a doctor at the University of Lagos College of Medicine. Graduating at the top of his class, Dr. Michael joined LUTH to further his medical training and contribute to the improvement of healthcare in Nigeria.
His colleagues and superiors regarded him as a rising star in the medical field due to his remarkable expertise and work ethic. Driven by an insatiable thirst for knowledge, he constantly sought to expand his medical knowledge and skills, often staying late at the hospital to learn from more experienced physicians. His dedication and passion for saving lives were unparalleled.
The circumstances surrounding Dr. Michael’s sudden demise remain unclear. Colleagues have alleged that his death was a direct result of extreme exhaustion caused by an excessive workload. The doctors at LUTH are no strangers to long and grueling shifts, but working for 72 hours straight is a harrowing ordeal that poses serious risks to both the physicians and their patients.
The news of Dr. Michael’s death has sent shockwaves through the medical community and ignited a firestorm of debate about the dire working conditions that healthcare professionals face in Nigeria. Colleagues and friends have demanded a thorough investigation into the circumstances leading to his death and called for urgent reforms in the medical sector to prevent such tragedies from recurring.
As of now, the cause of Dr. Michael’s death remains unknown. However, his untimely passing has shone a spotlight on the tremendous pressure and challenges faced by medical professionals in Nigeria, highlighting the urgent need for improved working conditions and adequate support to ensure their well-being and the delivery of quality healthcare to the nation..
LUTH House Officer Dies After Working For 72 Hours, Colleagues Protest
LAGOS – A house officer at the Lagos State Teaching Hospital (LUTH), Dr. Umoh Michael, has died after allegedly working for 72 hours without a break in the Neurosurgery Unit.
According to his colleagues, Dr.… pic.twitter.com/wF2ctUhmcc
— Amebo City (@amebocity) September 21, 2023