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Federal Government Unveils Patient Safety Policy To Prevent Healthcare Errors
Federal Government Unveils Patient Safety Policy To Prevent Healthcare Errors....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The Federal Government has announced the development of a comprehensive National Policy and Implementation Strategy concerning Patient Safety and Care Quality. This initiative aims to prevent errors and reduce harm to patients during healthcare services provision, aligning with Resolution 18 of the 55th World Health Assembly (WHA 55.18). The resolution emphasizes the significance of patient safety and the necessity for Member States to establish policies addressing it.
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Kachollom Daju, the Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, made this disclosure during a press briefing in Abuja to commemorate the 2023 World Patient Safety Day. She highlighted that the policy focuses on enhancing patient and family engagement in healthcare, ensuring medication safety, improving surgical safety, implementing infection prevention and control (IPC) measures, and guaranteeing the safety of all medical procedures.
Daju stressed, “Patient safety fundamentally entails preventing errors and minimizing harm to patients during the provision of healthcare services.” These errors could stem from surgical mishaps, medication inaccuracies, or diagnostic errors, underscoring the paramount importance of safeguarding patients.
She further elaborated on the significance of World Patient Safety Day and its theme for this year, “Engaging patients for patient safety.” The theme underscores the pivotal role patients, their families, and caregivers play in enhancing the safety of healthcare delivery. Empowering patients to actively participate in their healthcare decisions has been proven to positively influence overall health outcomes.
Under the banner “Elevate the voice of patients!”, the World Health Organization (WHO) calls on all stakeholders to involve patients in policy formulation, representation in governance structures, co-designing safety strategies, and making them partners in their own care.
Daju concluded by reaffirming the government’s commitment to providing safer and higher-quality healthcare services to all citizens. This effort is aimed at strengthening the healthcare system and fostering trust among the Nigerian populace.
Additionally, Dr. Walter Kazadi Mulombo, the WHO Country Representative, emphasized the challenges affecting the quality of care, including the lack of coordination, fragmentation of quality programs, human resource constraints, and insufficient data for decision-making. He highlighted the importance of the Global Patient Safety Action Plan 2021-2030, which encourages patient and family engagement in healthcare policymaking, capacity building for patient advocates, transparency in healthcare, and education for patients to engage in shared decision-making.
Mulombo stressed that stakeholders must become familiar with patient and family engagement concepts to ensure patient safety. He also emphasized the need for capacity building to incorporate patient and family engagement into patient safety and service delivery efforts.
In conclusion, Mulombo highlighted the importance of collective efforts in providing educational tools for patients, delivering programs tailored to their needs, and enhancing patient experiences for better clinical and overall health outcomes.
Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu, Femi Gbajabiamila, has advised the House of Representatives member of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Leke Abejide, to remain in his party.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Gbajabiamila made the remark during a birthday celebration organised in honour of Abejide, according to reports.
He noted that the All Progressives Congress (APC) was pleased with the lawmaker’s activities within the ADC, adding that his presence was creating internal tensions in the opposition party.
The Chief of Staff also urged Abejide to disregard calls from APC members, including former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, who had reportedly encouraged him to defect to the ruling party.
“Don’t come to APC. Stay in ADC and scatter them. We like what you’re doing. Don’t mind former governor Yahaya Bello, who said you should join APC. No, no, no, stay in ADC and win your election. Also, bring Bala Gombe, and we’ll support him. Good luck in court,” he was quoted as saying.
Meanwhile, fresh tension has emerged within the African Democratic Congress as factional leader Nafiu Bala accused former national chairman Ralph Nwosu of misrepresenting the purpose of a recent party event.
Bala, speaking in an interview on AIT on Monday, said he was invited to what he believed was a routine meeting to welcome new members but later discovered it was used to announce a new leadership structure led by David Mark.
He explained that he only realised the full agenda after proceedings had begun, adding that the event also featured Nwosu stepping down while unveiling new party executives.
According to him, the development has deepened existing internal disputes within the party, especially with the appointment of David Mark and others into key leadership positions during the gathering.
Leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogun East Senatorial District have reportedly endorsed Governor Dapo Abiodun as their preferred candidate for the 2027 senatorial election.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
According to reports, the decision was taken on Monday during a large political gathering held at Adeola Odutola Hall in Ijebu-Ode, which attracted party stakeholders and grassroots representatives from across the district.
A statement from the governor’s media office indicated that the meeting was widely attended by key APC figures, including members of the Governor’s Advisory Council, former and serving local government chairmen, councillors from all wards, as well as current and former lawmakers at both state and national levels. Women leaders, youth groups, and other stakeholders were also present.
Party leaders at the event expressed confidence in Abiodun’s capacity to represent Ogun East effectively at the National Assembly, describing his leadership record as a key factor in their decision.
They also resolved to formally communicate the endorsement to the governor and begin mobilisation efforts ahead of the 2027 electoral cycle.
The Secretary to the State Government, Tokunbo Talabi, noted that the governor’s performance in office and his role in fostering unity within the party were central to the decision to support his senatorial ambition.
The Presidency has criticised former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, questioning his leadership ability and accusing him of failing to manage internal crises within the Labour Party (LP).....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
According to reports, the Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Public Communication, Sunday Dare, made the remarks during an interview on African Independent Television (AIT) on Monday.
Dare argued that Obi did not found the Labour Party and does not have full control over its structure, adding that his handling of party disputes raises concerns about his leadership capacity.
He further alleged that Obi has shown a pattern of moving between political platforms rather than resolving internal challenges, insisting that he “cannot fix” his own party.
Dare said the Labour Party’s internal crisis had been visible for years and questioned Obi’s level of involvement in resolving it, suggesting that he instead left the party amid the turmoil.
He stated that such leadership qualities should be scrutinised given national responsibilities, adding, “You cannot fix your party.”
The presidential aide also addressed claims linking the Presidency to the crisis within the African Democratic Congress (ADC), rejecting any involvement and insisting the party’s internal issues were not influenced by the federal government.
He maintained that the ADC situation is already before the courts and should be resolved through judicial processes rather than public agitation or political pressure.
Dare urged all parties involved to respect ongoing legal proceedings, stressing that court decisions would ultimately determine the outcome of the disputes.
He added that the government remains committed to respecting the judiciary and warned against attempts to influence public opinion while cases are still being decided.
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