Users on the social media platform X have voiced their thoughts on the tragic passing of Dr. Umoh Michael, a young doctor who reportedly lost his life after an exhausting 72-hour work shift.

Dr. Michael’s untimely demise occurred during a church service at the United Evangelical Church on September 17.

Reports suggest that the dedicated doctor had worked tirelessly at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), Idi-Araba, where he served as a resident doctor.

The Association of Resident Doctors, LUTH chapter, issued a statement addressed to the Chief Medical Director, Prof. Wasiu Lanre Adeyemo, asserting that Dr. Michael was severely overworked.

According to the statement, Dr. Michael returned home at approximately 3:00 a.m. on Sunday after his grueling 72-hour shift at the Neurosurgery Unit. Tragically, he collapsed in church around 11:00 a.m. while attending a worship service.

His roommate attested to the fact that Dr. Umoh Michael had hardly slept in their apartment during the past week due to constant calls and demanding shifts at the hospital.

In response to the distressing incident, LUTH’s Public Relations Officer, Omolola Fakeye, commented online, stating, “It is not true that anybody worked for 72 hours.

I have not been briefed about his death… I will check the medical report of what could have happened.”

The news of Dr. Michael’s passing has sparked a wave of conversations on X, where users have expressed their grief and concerns about the conditions faced by doctors in Nigeria’s healthcare system.

One user, drfynrekins, saluted the dedication of his fellow medical practitioner and called on the Nigerian Medical Association to take a stand against such tragic incidents.

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Another X user, Doingood, pleaded for better rest opportunities for doctors, emphasizing the need for employers to support their well-being.

Kuwait_magic acknowledged the sacrifice doctors make to save lives and expressed their admiration for such dedication.

Camax3000 simply stated, “Overworked, Rest in Peace.”

Mazi_Ibem urged the Lagos State Government to address the understaffing issue in healthcare facilities, which places undue pressure on doctors.

JoelUdanyi questioned the circumstances that lead to such overwork and tragic outcomes.

Finally, Kasalimi2029 commented on the importance of reasonable working hours in a healthcare setting and pointed out the need for mandatory breaks.