…Turning to the role of professional institutions, the President said specialist medical training was indispensable to improving patient outcomes, advancing research and building resilient health systems. He reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment, through the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, to wor…

…its reputation as the Pace Setter State to promote higher standards in healthcare and medical training. “As the Pace Setter State, we believe in the ability of the Oyo State Government to do more than merely implement what is obtainable elsewhere, but to lead, as Oyo State has historically done, by setting standards th…

…the state. The NMA urged the state government to deliberately establish at least seven medical training institutions to address the growing workforce gap. The association’s chairman, Prof. Aniekan Peter, raised the concern while briefing journalists in Uyo on Tuesday as part of activities marking the association’s Annu…

…not received adequate education in anatomy, physiology, pathology, and other aspects of medical training should never be allowed to manage. We are genuinely worried because our patients deserve better," he said. Okafor explained that it was surprising that years after the National Universities Commission approved the t…