Nigeria bill proposes fines, licence loss for hospitals delaying emergency care

Nigerian lawmakers introduced a bill amending the National Health Act to mandate enforceable triage, stabilisation, and referral standards, with penalties including fines and licence withdrawal for non-compliant hospitals. The proposal targets systemic delays in emergency treatment but faces uncertain legislative passage. If enacted, it would shift accountability and resource requirements onto healthcare institutions.

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