The Federal Government has launched an investigation into a viral video showing a patient at the emergency unit of the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Jabi, Abuja, where medical personnel appeared indifferent and cited inadequate manpower and medical supplies for delayed attention.

It also promised to make the outcome of the investigation public.

In the video circulating on social media, a man who brought in an accident victim is heard expressing frustration over the poor response of the medical staff.

He was also heard vowing to publicise the incident to attract the attention of the Minister of Health.

Reacting to the incident, the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Iziaq Salako, ordered a thorough investigation and assured that the findings will be made public.

In a statement on Sunday, the Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the hospital, Obadiah Gana, confirmed that the management was aware of the viral video, noting that it “negatively depicts our hospital.”

He said: “In response, we have initiated a thorough investigation to uncover the facts surrounding this incident”

The PRO, however, emphasised that the Hospital’s preliminary findings indicated that the emergency department had an adequate supply of medical consumables, including latex gloves, contrary to the claims made in the video, while resuscitation equipment and medications were sufficient.

The hospital also affirmed that as of the time of the incident, there was no shortage of patient transfer equipment, including trolleys and wheelchairs.

It said interaction with staff on duty & other stakeholders was  on-going.