By Ejiofor Toochi
The Lagos State Government has commenced investigation into the death of Dr Vwaere Diaso.
Dr Vwaere Diaso, who had just two weeks left to complete her housemanship program, died in an elevator crash in Lagos Island General Hospital, Odan, on Tuesday.
Since then, many Nigerians through offline and online protests, have accused the hospital management for negligence, and have pushed for thorough investigation.
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The Lagos state government expressed shock at the news of Diaso’s death, and have set up an inquiry team.
“The State Government, especially management and staff of the Lagos State Ministry of Health, commiserate with the family of the deceased on the unfortunate loss of their daughter who passed on as a result of the mechanical failure of an elevator at the General Hospital, Odan, Lagos Island.
“An inquiry by a team of officials from the Lagos State Ministry of Health, Lagos State Health Service Commission, Lagos State Safety Commission and certified Lift and Vertical Transportation Equipment experts has commenced.
“The Lagos State Government will ensure that anyone found negligent by the report of the inquiry will face appropriate sanctions.”
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“Evacuation took up to one hour”- Female doctor falls to death after hospital elevator crashes from 10th floor
Meanwhile, A tragic incident ensued as a female doctor identified as Vwaere Diaso, died in an elevator crash in Lagos Island General Hospital, Odan on Monday.
Vwaere, who graduated from Babcock with a medical degree, had just two more weeks left to complete her housemanship program at the hospital.
She was going to pick up her food, when the elevator crashed. Ikejabird reported that the evacuation took up to one hour, and she passed on immediately after.
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