The Management of the University College Hospital, Ibadan has debunked news making the rounds and viral videos on the fire incident that occurred in the Hospital in the early hours of Sunday, 22nd September, 2024.
UCH fire incident
The affected change over box
A statement from the Public relations officer of the institution, Funmi Adetuyibi indicated that the fire incident was exaggerated by the media.
According to her, the fire incident which occurred at about 8.10am on Sunday, 22nd September, 2024, was caused by a spark at the change over box at the Medicine Laboratory on the 3rd floor of the Hospital.
She added that the fire outbreak was limited to the change over panel in one of the rooms in the laboratory.
According to her, no major damage was recorded, adding that the fire was put out immediately by the courageous staff of the Hospital who were on ground.
The PRO added that the Fire Service officials also arrived on time and rendered excellent service to assuage the effects of the outbreak
She said, “The incident did not in any way disrupt the activities of the Hospital. Most of the pictures of the fire outbreak being spread around are NOT pictures of the University College Hospital, Ibadan”.
The Management of the Hospital under the leadership of the Chief Medical Director (CMD) Prof. Jesse Abiodun Otegbayo has put in place all necessary measures to prevent such occurrence in the Hospital.
She therefore assured the general public of the safety of lives and property in the Hospital.
“The CMD express deep appreciation for the support shown and given to the Hospital at all times”.
