Senate proposes jail, N300,00 fine for hospitals rejecting emergency patients

The Nigerian Senate is considering a bill proposing a six-month jail term or N300,000 fine for hospitals that reject or delay treating emergency patients. Read More: https://punchng.com/senate-proposes-jail-n30000-fine-for-hospitals-rejecting-emergency-patients/

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   Senate proposes jail, N300,00 fine for hospitals rejecting emergency patients

   The Nigerian Senate is considering a bill proposing a six-month jail term or N300,000 fine for hospitals that reject or delay treating emergency patients. Read More: https://punchng.com/senate-proposes-jail-n30000-fine-for-hospitals-rejecting-emergency-patients/

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