Fire outbreak at UCH Ibadan: Prof. Otegbayo allays fears of casualties 

Sat, Aug 19, 2023
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Health

PROF. Jesse Abiodun Otegbayo, chief medical director, CMD, of the University College Hospital, UCH, Ibadan, has allayed the fears of the public over the fire outbreak that occurred in a section of the hospital’s Intensive Care Unit, ICU, in the early hours of Saturday,  August 19.

According to Professor Otegbayo, though the cause of the fire outbreak is yet to be ascertained, there was no casualty as a result of the unfortunate incident.

He added that all efforts were put in place to ensure that the fire was put out. 

Otegbayo has assured the public that adequate arrangements have been made to ensure that services were not disrupted both at the ICU and the hospital in general. 

He appreciated the timely intervention of the Oyo State Fire Services, the media for their concern, and the efforts of the staff of the hospital that led to putting the situation under control. 

Professor Otegbayo assured that the immediate and remote causes will be investigated to avert future occurrences of such incidents. A purpose-built fire station for the hospital is also currently under construction. 

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– Aug. 19, 2023 @ 16:54 GMT |

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