Borno State Governor suspends Medical Director, 4 Doctors for Absenteeism

The Borno State Governor,  Prof Umara Zulum on July 29th paid an unscheduled visit to Umaru Shehu Ultra-Modern Hospital and the State Specialist hospital where he met patients in pathetic condition and could not find a single doctor on duty.

Governor Babagana Umara Zulum has now directed the immediate suspension of the medical director at the Umaru Shehu Ultra-Modern Hospital and four doctors absent when they were supposed to be on call.

The Governor had instructed nurses to call the doctors on phone during his visit but none responded. A statement from the statehouse explained that: ‎”Governor Zulum has ordered the suspension of the Medical Director of Umaru Shehu hospital, Dr Audu Usman, for his failure of leadership.

“The affected doctors include Dr. Musa Chuwang and Dr. Chijioke Ibemere who absented themselves while on call has also been suspended. Dr. Baba Ali Malgwi, who was second on call, was suspended over his inability to respond to telephone calls during the Governor’s visit.

“At the same time, frantic attempt to reach him was impossible even when he lives within the doctors’ quarters located around the hospital. Similarly, Dr Esther of the Pediatrics department, who was supposed to be on duty, was found absent and also suspended. All medical doctors attached to the accident and emergency unit are to be queried for their absence and the lack of duty roaster.

“Chief Medical Director of the Borno State Hospitals Management Board is directed to comply with the Governor’s directive while he is to take measures that should ensure all gap are filled.  Governor Zulum is determined to ensure that all hospitals across Borno State provide adequate healthcare delivery at all times through.”