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Dr. Paul John
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Chief Medical Director,
Chief
Medical
God’s Splendour Missionar y Hospit al
God’s Splendour Missionary Hospital
Port Harcourt, Rivers State
In medicine, we often encounter the harsh reality that some lives cannot be saved, and this can be disheartening.
A remarkable turning point for me was the death of a close cousin during university. She passed away due to
complications in childbirth because the hospital insisted on payment before treatment. This tragedy helped
me realize the importance of prioritizing life over financial concerns, and shaped the current policy that I
maintain at my hospital - treatment can begin without an initial deposit, to ensure we save lives first.
Our goal is to treat patients with urgency, recognising that each person is
someone’s loved one.
Power is crucial for everything we do, from maintaining the efficacy of refrigerated drugs to ensuring
continuous operations in our hospital. Without reliable power, our capacity to deliver essential services
is compromised. To address this, we rely on various power sources, including diesel and fuel generators.
However, these are not always sufficient, especially in prolonged outages. That’s where our solar system
comes into play. With solar, we now have consistent power, which supports our electronic database, Wi-Fi,
and patient tracking systems. This ensures that our operations run smoothly and that we can offer 24-hour
service, improving both staff efficiency and patient care.
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