Investigation Launched By ICPC Over 13,350 Diapers Missing From Kebbi Hospital

Investigation Launched By ICPC Over 13,350 Diapers Missing From Kebbi Hospital

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has announced plans to probe the reported disappearance of 13,350 diapers intended for antenatal care at a Primary Health Centre in Sambawa community, Kebbi State……. CONTINUE READING 

Dr. Musa Adamu, Chairman of ICPC, made this declaration during a conference themed “Engendering Corruption-Free Primary Health Care Delivery For All” held in Abuja. The investigation was prompted by a petition from the Sambawa community concerning missing healthcare supplies for pregnant women and newborns.

According to Adamu, initial findings indicated discrepancies between reported figures, with the local Primary Healthcare Agency in Kebbi citing 3,466 missing diapers compared to the 13,350 reported by the community.

Two staff members from Sambawa Primary Healthcare Centre have been implicated in the investigation, with allegations of criminal misconduct surrounding the missing items. Adamu affirmed ICPC’s commitment to uncovering the truth and holding those responsible accountable.

The conference, part of ICPC’s broader efforts to combat corruption in healthcare, aimed to foster collaboration among stakeholders towards enhancing service delivery integrity. Participants included representatives from healthcare regulatory bodies, civil society organizations, and international health agencies.

Minister of Health, Muhammed Ali Pate, underscored the urgent need to address corruption within Nigeria’s primary healthcare sector, emphasizing its impact on public trust and health outcomes. He stressed the importance of regulatory reforms to prevent exploitation and ensure equitable access to quality healthcare services.

The National President of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Dr. Chris Isiguzo, highlighted the critical role of primary healthcare in national health systems and reiterated the union’s support for anti-corruption initiatives across the country.

Key stakeholders present included the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD), United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), World Health Organization (WHO), National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), and National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM).