FCTA Warns Health Facilities of Sanctions Over Negligence in Snakebite Cases

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FCTA's Mandate Secretary, Health Services and Environment Secretariat, Dr. Adedolapo Fasawe


The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has issued a stern warning to public and private healthcare facilities across the territory, vowing to impose sanctions on any institution found negligent in the management of snakebite cases.


The Mandate Secretary, Health Services and Environment Secretariat, Dr. Adedolapo Fasawe, said in a statement that the Administration would no longer tolerate breaches of approved clinical protocols, especially in cases involving medical emergencies that are largely preventable with timely and appropriate care.


Speaking against the backdrop of the recent death of Ms. Ifunanya Lucy Nwangene from neurotoxic complications following a snakebite, Dr. Fasawe described the incident as a painful reminder of the consequences of delayed or inadequate medical response.


She stressed that all snakebite cases must be treated as medical emergencies and presumed venomous until proven otherwise, noting that failure to follow standard treatment guidelines could amount to professional negligence.


According to the Mandate Secretary, monitoring of healthcare facilities will be intensified to ensure strict compliance with national and FCT-approved clinical protocols for snakebite management. Facilities found wanting, she said, would face appropriate sanctions in line with existing health regulations.


Dr. Fasawe noted that the FCTA has made antivenom available in public hospitals across the territory, with supplies centrally managed to guarantee quality, cold-chain integrity, and timely access. 


She added that excuses relating to lack of antivenom or delayed referrals would no longer be acceptable where systems and emergency support are in place.


The Administration also reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening emergency response through the deployment of additional ambulances and improved access to tertiary care services, including intensive care and blood transfusion.


Dr. Fasawe urged healthcare providers to uphold the highest standards of professionalism, emphasising that accountability remains a critical component of patient safety and public health protection in the Federal Capital Territory.


For emergencies, she said residents should contact FCT Emergency Medical System and Ambulance Services Numbers - 090157892931, 090157892932.


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