Health sector stakeholders have raised the alarm over a growing crisis in relation to healthcare professionals becoming addicted to Pethidine.
Originally intended as a powerful painkiller, Pethidine is now reportedly being misused by some medical workers seeking its calming, euphoric effects-an alarming trend that has sparked concern across the profession.
In the fast-paced environment of operating rooms, intensive care units, hospital wards, and emergency departments, they work with grace and resolve-committed to preserving life.
But beneath this noble duty lies a troubling and often hidden epidemic - substance misuse among healthcare workers.
