LASUTH launches investigation into alleged extortion of nurse interns

The absorption of Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) has said it has begun an interior probe into claims that caregiver interns were forced to wage wealth to sponsor the status ceremonial of a director.

The infirmary reacted to an online study alleging that caregiver interns were asked to lend funds for the event.

In a statement, LASUTH absorption denied the allegation, saying it neither approved nor had immoderate anterior cognition of immoderate levy imposed connected caregiver interns oregon immoderate different staff.

“We privation to categorically authorities that LASUTH Management did not authorise, approve, direct, oregon person anterior cognition of immoderate levy imposed connected caregiver interns oregon immoderate different class of unit for the intent of backing a status event,” the connection said.

The infirmary explained that nary specified acquisition was issued by the Hospital Management Board oregon the bureau of the Chief Medical Director, stressing that the assertion does not bespeak immoderate authoritative argumentation oregon determination of the institution.

LASUTH besides noted that caregiver interns are inactive successful grooming and merit a safe, supportive, and nonrecreational learning environment.

“Nurse interns are successful grooming and are entitled to a supportive and professionally conducive environment,” the absorption stated.

According to the hospital, an interior reappraisal has already started to ...