A shocking incident at Bamenda General Hospital has left hospital administrators and medical staff reeling after a young man, claiming to be a pastor, removed the oxygen mask from a patient receiving treatment for a lung infection, resulting in her death.
According to hospital officials, the incident occurred on Sunday, December 15, 2024, when the unidentified man walked into the hospital and gained access to the ward where the patient was being treated. Despite the patient’s critical condition, the man allegedly removed the oxygen mask and drips, citing that “oxygen is free” before beginning to pray.
Medical staff responded quickly to the emergency, but their efforts were ultimately unsuccessful. The patient succumbed to her condition shortly after the oxygen mask was removed.
The incident has raised serious concerns about hospital security, access controls, and caregiver oversight. Hospital administrators have launched an investigation into the matter, but many are left wondering how such a tragedy could have occurred.
As the hospital community grapples with the aftermath of this incident, one thing is clear: the safety and security of patients must be paramount. The people of Bamenda demand answers, and hospital officials must take swift action to prevent such incidents in the future.