Agency The Federal Government says it is developing a National Trauma Care Policy that will provide a strategic framework for handling trauma cases in Nigeria. The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Pate, disclosed this on Thursday in Abuja, at a media conference to commemorate World Trauma Day.
World Trauma Day is commemorated globally on Oct. 17, with the aim of focusing on reducing the incidence of trauma in communities. The 2024 celebration has “Workplace Injury: Prevention and Management” as a theme.
Represented by Dr Anuoma Ogbonnaya, Director, Federal Teaching Hospitals, Pate said that the policy being developed was in alignment with the Federal Government’s commitment to improving trauma care. “This policy will cover all aspects of trauma care, from pre-hospital and emergency care to rehabilitation and reintegration into the workforce. “We aim to set a gold standard for trauma management, ensuring that every Nigerian, regardless of location, has access to high-quality emergency care when it is needed.
” The minister said that globally, trauma remains a leading cause of mortality and morbidity, affecting millions each year. Citing the World Health Organisation, he said that injuries and violence account for over 4.4 million deaths annually worldwide.
He added that these incidents not only lead to loss of life but also contribute substantially to disability and significant economic burdens due to lost productivity and medical c.
