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"Federal Health Ministry Denounces Kidnapping of Anambra Neurosurgeon"
The Federal Ministry of Health condemned the kidnapping of Dr Tochukwu Mbanugo, a consultant neurosurgeon from the Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, shortly after he performed critical surgery in Anambra State.
- Dr Tochukwu Mbanugo was abducted by gunmen on October 30 while driving home from the Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital after performing life-saving neurosurgery.
- The kidnapping took place around Omatha Junction, Uruagu, Nnewi, highlighting the increasing risks faced by medical professionals in Nigeria.
- The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfares condemnation of the incident reflects broader concerns over safety in healthcare, particularly in regions like Anambra State.
Why It Matters
This incident underscores the alarming trend of violence against healthcare workers in Nigeria, which not only threatens their safety but also jeopardizes the provision of essential medical services in vulnerable communities.