A Nigerian man has accused the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital (UPTH) of allegedly denying his brother emergency medical attention after they arrived at the hospital at about 2 a.m.
According to the man, he took his brother to the hospital’s emergency ward, hoping he would receive urgent medical care. However, he claimed that hospital staff told them there was no blood pressure monitor available to check his brother’s blood pressure.
He further alleged that they were asked to return at daybreak instead of receiving immediate attention.
The account has raised concerns about the availability of essential medical equipment and the provision of emergency healthcare, particularly during the early hours of the morning.
However, the circumstances surrounding the incident remain unclear. The patient’s medical condition, the nature of the emergency, and the hospital’s account of the encounter have not been established from the information available.
UPTH’s response would be important in clarifying the allegation and determining what occurred during the reported visit.
