‘Council will act appropriately’

The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) says it will take appropriate action in the case in which a 38-year-old expectant mother died together with the unborn baby at the Madina Polyclinic, once the court makes it decision known.

The council indicated that though it had officially heard from the complainant, it was unable to investigate the issue which was presently before a court of competent jurisdiction.

“Once the case is before court, it incapacitates us as a regulatory body, for which reason we can only act after the court’s decision is out,” the council indicated in its official response.

The council said this after meeting the widower on the council’s premises on Wednesday.

Mr Otu, who also confirmed meeting the council, said he was happy the council had given him audience in response to his petition.

“I feel a bit consoled by their embrace and response. We await the outcome of the court case,” he added.

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