Resident doctors at the Delta State University Teaching Hospital (DELSUTH) have initiated a one-week warning strike to draw attention to critical issues impacting patient care and resident training.
Speaking to journalists in Asaba, Dr. Harrison Udjah, President of the Association of Resident Doctors (DELSUTH), expressed deep concern over the deteriorating conditions within the hospital.
He emphasized that the government’s current allocation to the hospital is insufficient, resulting in challenges in providing optimal healthcare services.
Dr. Udjah highlighted that inadequate funding not only impacts patient care but also compromises the training environment for resident doctors. He stressed the urgent need for increased financial support from the Delta State government to address these pressing issues.
Furthermore, the doctors raised alarm over the deteriorating infrastructure at DELSUTH, citing it as another critical area that requires immediate attention.
They underscored that these issues contribute to rising mortality rates within the hospital and emphasized the necessity for prompt intervention to improve the overall quality of healthcare delivery.
He said, “Despite recent renovations, the ongoing decay of the hospital is glaringly evident. The elevator has never functioned, plumbing remains as problematic as it was before the refurbishment, fixtures are falling apart and the air conditioning units and fans have all malfunctioned. working within the hospital has become an extremely distressing experience due to these issues.”
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The doctors expressed deep concern about the inadequate state of hospital equipment, highlighting several critical machines they believe are outdated. This includes the CT scan machine, MRI machine, mammography machine, endoscopy machine, orthopedic equipment, anesthesia machine, ventilators, multiparameter monitors, and electroencephalography machine.
