Students at the University of Jos have taken to the streets in protest, following the tragic death of a 300-level Political Science student, Cherry, who succumbed to her illness due to the alleged negligence stemming from inadequate medical facilities on campus.
The protest which took place today was in response to the poor medical facility with the school environment is bedevilled.
The late student, Cherry, who was described as a brave sickle cell warrior, was rushed to the university’s medical clinic for urgent care. However, reports revealed that she was denied treatment due to the clinic’s lack of essential resources, including electricity and proper medical supplies.
Despite efforts to transfer her to the Jos University Teaching Hospital (JUTH), Cherry tragically passed away upon arrival.
“A girl named Cherry was taken to the University of Jos Clinic but was rejected because they lacked the necessary resources to treat her—no light, no drugs. They took her to JUTH, but it was too late. She passed away at JUTH,” recounted a distraught student.
The incident however sparked outrage among the student bodies, with many citing recurring issues of poor clinical services leading to student fatalities.
Among the grievances voiced during the protest are concerns over inadequate power and water supply on campus, exacerbating the already dire healthcare situation.
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Also, amid the protest was the protest by Dentistry students, who highlighted the university’s lack of accreditation for their program, thus adding to the mounting frustrations in the student community.
The demonstration underscores broader concerns regarding the state of healthcare and educational infrastructure in Nigerian universities, prompting calls for urgent intervention and reform to prevent future tragedies and ensure the well-being of students.
