Elevator Mishap: IHSAN Condoles Diaso Family, Calls For Routine Checks On Hospital Equipment 

By Dominic OKOH

The Institute of Health Service Administrators of Nigeria (IHSAN) has condoled with the family of late Dr. Vwaere Diaso and called for routine checks of hospitals' equipment for safety of the staff and patients.

Dr. Diaso, a young and promising medical doctor died in an elevator accident in a Lagos hospital.

Condoling with the family in a statement issued in Calabar on Friday and made available to newsmen, the National President of the Institute of Health Service Administrators of Nigeria (IHSAN), Pst. RoseMary Archibong, Esq, decried the spate of deaths in nation's hospitals especially the death of Dr Vwaere Diaso. 

Pst. Archibong, former commissioner in the ministries of Information and Commerce, described the circumstances of Dr. Diaso demise as "very unfortunate, devastating, regrettable and condemnable."

The President said her death (Diaso) underscores the expediency for regular routine checks on hospital equipment, utilities and infrastructure to avoid such ugly incident.

The statement read in part: "We must emphasise on maintenance culture, security and safety training for all staff, regularly.

"We call on hospital administrators to apply their administrative skills always and ensure effective coordination of hospital functions, in order to avoid unnecessary deaths and litigations on medical negligence.

"The Institute wishes the young soul of Dr. Diaso a peaceful repose and her family, friends and professional colleagues, the fortitude to bear this loss. We hope the health sector learns from her death and reposition for better medical services delivery."