The Chief Medical Director of Sokoto Specialist Hospital, Dr Attahiru Isa Sokoto, has dismissed reports circulating on social media alleging that doctors were absent from the hospital’s Emergency Ward.
The CMD described the claim as false, misleading and capable of causing unnecessary panic among patients and members of the public.
He said the Emergency Ward and other critical departments remained fully operational and adequately staffed, with doctors, nurses and other health workers providing round-the-clock services.
“For the avoidance of doubt, doctors, nurses and other health workers are on duty at the Emergency Ward of Sokoto Specialist Hospital round the clock,” Attahiru said.
He explained that the hospital operated a structured duty roster designed to guarantee uninterrupted services.
“We have a functional duty roster and no patient has been denied care due to lack of personnel,” he said.
The CMD explained that the particular doctor on call when the person behind the viral video visited the hospital had spent the night at the facility but briefly left to observe the early morning prayer.
“The doctor on call as at the time of the visit of the person who posted the viral video, who slept at the hospital, had just gone to observe the early morning prayer and was never absent or truant,” he said.
Attahiru also credited the administration of Governor Ahmed Aliyu with major investments aimed at repositioning the hospital.
He said the facility had received additional medical personnel, modern equipment and infrastructural upgrades.
“The present administration has invested heavily in the health sector. Sokoto Specialist Hospital now boasts of modern equipment and adequate manpower to cater for the health needs of our people,” he said.
He urged members of the public to verify information before sharing sensitive allegations on social media.
“We advise the public to verify information and channel complaints through the appropriate hospital authorities instead of resorting to social media to spread falsehood,” he stated.
The CMD assured residents that the hospital remained committed to providing uninterrupted emergency and specialist healthcare services.
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