Vwaere Diaso: How young female doctor died two weeks to the end of her internship

In a heart-wrenching incident in Lagos on August 1, 2023, a young medical doctor, Dr. Vwaere Diaso, tragically lost her life after a horrifying mishap in an elevator. Dr. Diaso, who was just two weeks away from completing her housemanship at General Hospital, Odan, Lagos Island, suffered the accident while inside an elevator that reportedly crashed from the 10th floor of a building.

The 10th-floor crash occurred when Dr. Diaso entered the elevator at the doctors’ quarters to collect her food from a dispatch rider waiting for her downstairs. She was inside the elevator when it suddenly malfunctioned and plummeted to the ground, resulting in severe injuries. Despite being rushed to the emergency ward, she succumbed to her injuries, leaving her colleagues and family in shock and grief.

Disturbingly, reports reveal that this particular elevator had been the subject of complaints about malfunctioning for over a year, yet no actions were taken to address the issue. The tragic loss of Dr. Diaso has raised concerns about poor management and negligence, as many believe that this accident could have been entirely preventable.

The medical community, along with friends and family, mourns the untimely passing of a talented and promising medical professional whose potential was cut short due to this avoidable tragedy. Authorities are now being urged to conduct a thorough investigation to determine the cause of the elevator malfunction and hold accountable those responsible for maintaining it.

This devastating incident serves as a stark reminder of the importance of ensuring the safety and proper maintenance of essential facilities to prevent such tragic accidents in the future.