The Bingham University Teaching Hospital (BHUTH) community in Jos, Plateau State, is grieving the tragic loss of Dr. Salome Oboyi, a Senior Resident Doctor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, whose death has sent shockwaves through the medical community and beyond.
Dr. Oboyi reportedly passed away two days ago after battling Lassa fever, an infectious disease she is said to have contracted while treating a patient diagnosed with the virus. Her death highlights the constant risks faced by healthcare workers who place themselves on the frontlines daily to save lives, often at great personal cost.
Colleagues describe Dr. Oboyi as a compassionate and highly dedicated physician who approached her work with professionalism and empathy. Despite the dangers associated with infectious diseases, she remained committed to her duty, ensuring that patients received care even in the most challenging circumstances.
Her passing has left a deep void within the hospital, where staff members are struggling to come to terms with the loss of a colleague who was known for her kindness, tireless work ethic, and unwavering sense of responsibility. Patients who benefited from her care have also expressed shock and sorrow, recalling her as a doctor who treated everyone with dignity and respect.
Beyond the grief, Dr. Oboyi’s death has reignited conversations around workplace safety for medical professionals, particularly the need for adequate protective equipment, early detection protocols, and improved support systems for frontline health workers managing infectious diseases such as Lassa fever.
As tributes continue to pour in, many have described her death as a painful reminder of the sacrifices made by doctors and nurses across the country. Dr.
Salome Oboyi is being remembered not only for how she died, but for the lives she touched and the selfless service she rendered until her final days.