The Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Shehu Mohammed, has called on all healthcare providers to adopt a more proactive approach in responding to emergencies and saving lives of rescued crash victims.
Mohammed in a statement issued Monday by Corps Public Education Officer, ACM, Olusegun Ogungbemide condemned several rejection of crash victims from FRSC operatives by hospitals.
He, however, commended the management of the Federal Medical Centre (FMC) Jabi, Abuja for taking decisive action against staff alleged to have neglected a victim who was rescued from a crash scene within the nation’s capital.
Mohammed was of the option that timely and adequate medical attention would reduce mortality rates and improve outcomes for crash victims.
He revealed that the National Road Traffic Regulations (2024) specifically frowns at hospitals rejecting crash victims with detailed provision of adequate punishment for negligence, or any form of misconduct that compromises established regulations on handling of crash victims.
The Corps Marshal urged healthcare providers to prioritize welfare of crash victims and uphold the highest standards of professionalism to save their lives.
Mohammed reiterated FRSC’s commitment to collaborate with healthcare providers and other stakeholders to enhance road safety and save lives.
According to him, By working together, we can reduce incidences of crashes fatalities to the barest minimum, and improve response to emergencies.