Nigeria bill proposes jail for doctors delaying emergency care

Nigerian lawmakers are advancing a bill that would impose a six-month jail term on medical staff who delay emergency treatment, mandating care within 15 minutes of arrival. The proposal, reported by Premium Times, is at an early legislative stage and faces opposition from medical associations. If enacted, it could strain an already overburdened health system and deter practitioners, though its passage is uncertain.

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