FUNAAB Students Protest against Medical Negligence at School Health Centre as Student Dies, Another Neglected
A tragic incident at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) Health Centre resulted in the death of a 100-level student and severe neglect of another student.
Chris Oyeoku Okafor 
Tragedy has struck the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) Health Centre, with reports of a student death and another case of severe neglect, raising serious concerns about the healthcare services provided at the university. In response, students held a protest demanding immediate reforms.
On June 19, 2024, a 100-level student from the Department of Agricultural Economics and Farm Management tragically passed away at the FUNAAB Health Centre around 10:00 pm. Eyewitnesses report that the circumstances surrounding the student's death remain unclear, prompting calls for a thorough investigation.
In a related incident, another student who fainted at 1:00 pm was brought to the Health Centre but remained unattended until 6:50 pm. Reports indicate that the student was advised to rest and wait for the night duty doctor, which has sparked outrage among the student body and staff. This delay in medical attention has raised significant concerns regarding the level of care and responsiveness of the Health Centre.
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In response to these incidents, students organized a protest today, expressing their anger and demanding immediate action. They called for urgent reforms to ensure the Health Centre is equipped to provide adequate and timely healthcare services. The protest highlighted the frustration and fear within the student community, emphasizing the need for swift intervention by the university administration.
The recent tragedies at FUNAAB Health Centre, coupled with the student protest, highlight critical issues in the healthcare system at the university. As investigations continue, there is a growing demand for accountability and improvements to prevent such incidents in the future.
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