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The Federal Government has assured Nigerians that the shortage of medical doctors and health personnel caused by the Japa syndrome will soon be addressed, ending the country’s reliance on medical tourism.
Minister of Health, Professor Ali Pate, made the promise after inspection of medical and health sciences facilties at the Federal University of Technology, (FUTMinna) , and Federal Medical Center (FMC) Bida area of the statestate said efforts are on to train more health care personnel to fill the gap created by the mass exodus of doctors that left the country.
The minister represented by Dr. Jimoh Salawudeen, Director of Hospital Services and his team also assured the two institutions of the readiness of the federal government to support the decision of FUTMinna and FMC Bida to join forces to establish a Faculty of Medical Sciences and Health Technology to boost health care services in the state and Nigeria as a whole.
” We are here on behalf of the Minister of Health, and we are impressed with the facilities, equipment, and personnel at FUTMinna and FMC Bida”
“The hospital has over 60 consultants, 5,000-to 6,000 monthly patients, and adequate equipment. The university has many Proffesors and medical students’ hostels are also ready for occupancy.”
He, however, identified some gaps in equipment and personnel at the Federal Medical Center which is to provide clinical training under arrangement urging the Institution to ensure the gaps are addressed
Speaking, VIce Chancellor FUTMinna, Prof. Faruk Adamu Kuta, who welcomed the collaboration, said it will benefit the nation and beyond as both institutions are committed to establishing a world-class medical school.
According to him, ” This is what we have been asking for. It’s a marriage between two institutions that will benefit Nigeria and the world.”
He emphasized that the partnership is aimed to address Nigeria’s healthcare needs and produce skilled medical professionals, reducing reliance on foreign medical services.
The Medical Director FMC Bida, Dr. Abubakar Usman, assured, “We are good to go. We will address gaps in equipment and personnel within three years and provide excellent training for medical students.”
Dr. Usman, also said the hospital will soon relocate to its permanent site to enhance activities and address space constraints.
The inspection team visited facilities at FUTMinna, including a 48-bed female medical students’ hostel, male hostel, equipped human anatomy laboratory, Africa Centre of Excellence for Mycotoxin and food safety, and central store.
Nigerian govt pledges to bridge medical doctor gap to tackle japa syndrome
