The Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, says the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital has discharged 19 victims of the train-bus crash.
Speaking at a press briefing on Friday, which took place at LASUTH, Abayomi explained that the government had ensured all victims were well taken care of and provided with necessary medical treatments.
He revealed that five victims would be discharged today at the Tollgate Trauma Centre and another eight victims were expected to be discharged today at Orile Agege Hospital.
He also confirmed that a total of 102 victims were brought to LASUTH.
Abayomi said, “We got 246 units of blood yesterday and all victims were treated for free. Some people were also injured outside the bus.
We want to appreciate LASEMA, LASAMBUS, and all Lagosians who supported us yesterday. I must also commend LASUTH.”
The Chief Medical Director, LASUTH, Prof. Adetokunbo Fabamwo, while speaking on blood transfusion, appealed to Lagosians to come to donate blood so as to replace the ones used.
“On blood issue, the Blood Transfusion Service of Lagos State, rose up to the challenge and they gave us as much as we needed, but we are appealing to members of the public to come and donate because we need to replenish what we have used.
“This event challenged our capability at LASUTH and I’m delighted we rose up to the challenge.
“We should further refine the recruitment process for drivers, it is a general problem, even me, I have issues with some of the people that drive me. We have to ensure that only drivers that are level-headed are brought in,” he said.
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