Sokoto CMD Denies Claims of Doctor Absence in Hospital

Dr. Attahiru Isa Sokoto, the Chief Medical Director of Sokoto Specialist Hospital, issued a statement refuting claims circulating on social media regarding the absence of doctors in the hospital's emergency ward. This clarification followed a viral post questioning the effectiveness of the Commissioner for Health amid allegations of insufficient medical personnel.

Dr. Sokoto emphasized that the emergency and critical units are fully staffed and operational 24 hours a day, stating, “Doctors, Nurses, and other health workers are on duty at the Emergency Ward of Sokoto Specialist Hospital round the clock.” He explained that the doctor on call during the viral video incident had briefly stepped away for morning prayers. Dr. Sokoto praised the state government, led by Gov. Ahmed Aliyu Sokoto, for transforming the hospital into a world-class facility with modern equipment and adequate manpower.

He urged the public to disregard what he termed “malicious and unfounded allegations” and to verify information through proper channels.