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October 15, 2019
The Nigeria Medical Association, NMA has called on theFederal Government to give more attention to patients who found themselves inan unconscious state from traumatic cause.
The Association’s Abuja chapter Chairman, EkpePhillips made the call at the 2019 Physicians’ week in Abuja with the theme;“Care of the Unknown Patient: An Overview.”
The Week is an annual event to celebrate physiciansall over the world.
Phillips said that issues affecting Nigerians whofound themselves in unconscious state from traumatic cause needed urgentattention from Federal Government.
He noted that the theme for the 2019 physician’s weekwas chosen to bring to fore, issues affecting Nigerians who suddenly foundthemselves in traumatic situations.
He added that majorly, road traffic accident ormedical conditions like cardiovascular diseases or simply from whatever thatsignificantly impairs the consciousness of the patient with attendantdifficulty in proper identification are traumatic.