Leading the team of medical personnel
under the auspices of Flying Doctors Nigeria, our primary medical
service is to respond quickly to any medical emergencies that may
ensue from oil and gas exploration process. We also run a clinic
where ailments like malaria, Respiratory Tract Infections e. t. c and
some Chronic Medical conditions are attended to, to forestall
complications.
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Exploration and Production as parts of
upstream sector of oil and gas are the major activities embarked on
in this field.
The oil and gas exploration site where
we attend to patients is a marginal field still at the early
production facility (EPF) phase located about ten minutes from the
residential camp.
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As a resident doctor in conjunction
with other medical personnel, we do embark on a routine patrol with
our well equipped Ambulance from the residential camp where the
Clinic is located to the exploration site.
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Indigenous contractors and also
Expatriates from Europe and Asia are the Clients who have been
benefiting from our medical coverage. Weekly up to date reports of
medical emergencies vis-à-vis clinic attendance are relayed to our
head office for expertise feedback.
Since inception of my practice on site,
there has not been any overwhelming medical emergency necessitating
the need for medical evacuation. However there have been cases of
referral to a nearby hospital from the site clinic for further
management.
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The major challenges encountered on the
field ranges from intermittent unrest on the part of host community
to a complete disconnect from the larger society.
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Remote site
medical coverage in oil and gas is a worthwhile experience that will
forever linger in my memory.
Dr Wale Amerijoye
Flying Doctors
Nigeria.
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