LEGAL RESPONSES TO EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES IN AFRICA: EXPERIENCES FROM NIGERIA

Authors

  • Uju Peace Okeke Faculty of Law, University of Nigeria Nsukka, Enugu Campus (UNEC)
  • Samuel Okachukwu Igwe Department of General Studies, Kenule Beesom Saro-Wiwa Polytecnic, Bori, Rivers State,
  • Nneamaka Mariah Ilodigwe
  • Uzoamaka Mabel Okeke

Keywords:

Basic Minimum Package of Health Services, Emergency Medical Services (EMS), National Health Act, Nigeria

Abstract

Sometimes, people suffer acute sickness or injury requiring immediate medical
attention, to escape death or disability. These occur without prior notice,
pronouncing premature death or survival in a matter of minutes. It implies that
victims must receive right treatment where they are or nearby. It follows that
necessary conditions must be put in place to handle this healthcare needs before
they happen. These necessary conditions are known as Emergency Medical Services
(EMS). Nigeria, assures her citizens of universal health coverage. This work
examines the legal structure and financing of EMS in Nigeria. It adopts doctrinal
research design methodology from analytical approach. It found that there are
inconsistencies within and between the EMS legal frameworks as some are
ambitious while others are deficient, affecting their effectiveness. It recommends
the amendment and harmonization of laws and total state financing of EMS, if
needless, untimely deaths are to be averted.

Author Biographies

  • Uju Peace Okeke, Faculty of Law, University of Nigeria Nsukka, Enugu Campus (UNEC)

    Uju Peace Okeke lectures law at the Faculty of Law, University of Nigeria Nsukka, Enugu Campus
    (UNEC),

  • Samuel Okachukwu Igwe, Department of General Studies, Kenule Beesom Saro-Wiwa Polytecnic, Bori, Rivers State,

    Samuel Okachukwu Igwe, is a Principal lecturer, Department of General Studies, Kenule Beesom
    Saro-Wiwa Polytecnic, Bori, Rivers State,

  • Nneamaka Mariah Ilodigwe

    Nneamaka Mariah Ilodigwe LLB(Nig), LLM(Nig), lecturer Faculty of Law, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu
    University, Igbariam, Anambra State. 

  • Uzoamaka Mabel Okeke

    Uzoamaka Mabel Okeke is a Burns & Plastic Nurse and Chief Nursing Officer, O & G Department,
    Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi,

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Published

2024-07-27

Issue

Vol. 1 No. 1 (2024): Nnamdi Azikiwe University Journal of Private and Property Law

Section

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