A recent report by the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors has revealed that a total of 146 cases of assaults on doctors were reported from January 1, 2022, to January 31, 2024, across 62 health centres.
Based on the report, 62 of the 92 centres (67.40 per cent) responded to the survey.
58 centres (63.04 per cent) alluded to assault, 36 centres (39.13 per cent) indicated that there was a threat before the assault, while 58 centres (63.04 per cent) said security apparatus at the location of assault was minimal to non-existent.
Also, 38 centres (41.30 per cent) said the assailants were arrested, 14 centres (15.22 per cent) said cases were charged to court, and only four centres (4.35 per cent) got judgment.
“The survey also revealed that a total of 146 assault cases were reported within the period of the survey with all 62 centres indicating major limitations to training and arming of the security personnel charged with the protection of the facilities.
