The short clip sparked outrage, condemnation and allegations against the healthcare workers at Doren Specialist Hospital.
By Jeffrey Agbo
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has joined in the investigation of the unethical filming of the late former Big Brother Naija housemate, Rico Swavey, at Doren Specialist Hospital.
The association made this known on Monday in a statement signed by Dr Benjamin Olowojebutu and Dr Ismail Ajibowo, the Chairman and Secretary of NMA Lagos Zone respectively.
They said that the association was aware of media reports about the alleged involvement of Doren Specialist Hospital, Ajah.
“We want to appeal to the general public that we allow all statutory bodies that have the power to investigate the matter to conclude their findings and give a detailed report.
“Passing a guilty verdict on healthcare workers before the investigation is concluded will not do any good to anybody.
“We appeal for calm and let us allow the law to take its course,” they said.
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The association commiserated with the family of the deceased and his loved ones and pray for the fortitude to bear the huge loss.
Born Patrick Fakoya, Rico Swavey was involved in a car accident on October 11 and was rushed to Doren Specialist Hospital.
He, however, succumbed to injuries on October 13 at a different medical facility.
A yet-to-be-identified person recorded and posted on social media a 30-second video of Rico Swavey on oxygen while health workers struggled to lift him.
The short clip sparked outrage, condemnation and allegations against the healthcare workers at Doren Specialist Hospital.
Meanwhile, the management of the hospital, in a statement, distanced its staff from the recording.
Also, Lagos State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso, said that the state had commenced investigation into the incident.
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) also showed interest in the incident.
