Rising healthcare crisis worrisome – Group

By Lateef Dada , Osogbo
 
A faith-based group has raised the alarm over the quality of medical care that is accessible to Nigerians.
The group, Daaru-r-Rahmat (DARMAT), a Muslim religious organization, which has been providing free weekly health check-ups and drug support to residents raised concerns over the rising cost of drugs and the increasing scarcity of medical equipment, which have left many hospitals struggling to function effectively. The situation has  also forced residents to seek alternatives, such as herbal remedies, unconventional treatments and religious medical support programmes.
The DARMAT, which has been filling the gap in Osogbo, the Osun State capital, made...