On World Anaesthesia Day, Nigerian doctors urged the federal government to increase funding and supply essential equipment for anaesthesia services, citing patient safety as a key concern.
The call came from a group of anaesthetists who highlighted the lack of reliable equipment and insufficient financial support as major obstacles to delivering safe and effective anaesthetic care across the country.
“Without proper equipment and adequate funding, anaesthesia services remain unsafe for patients,” the doctors said, stressing that the current shortages compromise the quality of care in hospitals nationwide.
World Anaesthesia Day is observed worldwide to raise awareness of the vital role that anaesthetists play in surgical and emergency care, and to advocate for better resources and training for the profession.
In Nigeria, where healthcare infrastructure faces significant challenges, the doctors’ appeal underscores the urgent need for investment in medical equipment and support for anaesthesia teams to improve outcomes for patients undergoing surgery and other procedures.
<small>Source: Punch Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>
