Doctors reject six-month jail term, fine for delayed emergency care
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors has rejected a proposed amendment to the National Health Act seeking to impose a six-month jail term or a fine of up to N300,000 on healthcare professionals and facilities over delays in emergency medical treatment.
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- Emergency delays: Doctors reject bill proposing 6-month jail term.
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