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The Nigeria Medical Association, NMA, has urged the Federal Government and stakeholders in the health sector to build a more coordinated, accountable, and efficient healthcare system that reflects the realities of the nation’s health challenges.
The call was made on Monday in a statement by the NMA National President, Dr Bala Mohammed Audu, through the Taraba State Chairman of the Association, Dr. Adam Hamidu Kara, as part of activities marking the 2025 Physician Week.
Dr Audu expressed deep concern over Nigeria’s high mortality rate, stressing that translating health policies into concrete, actionable steps is critical to building a robust and resilient health system.
He also noted that the Physicians Week offers medical practitioners an opportunity to reflect on their mental health and overall well-being while strategizing for a more sustainable future for the profession.
The statement also underscored the urgent need for greater investment in the health workforce, including equitable personnel distribution, motivation, and retention strategies to address the ongoing brain drain.
It also called for the rehabilitation of health facilities, improved access to essential medicines, and the establishment of functional referral systems nationwide.
The NMA emphasized the importance of comprehensive health policy reforms backed by strong implementation frameworks and measurable accountability mechanisms.
This year’s celebration is themed “Health Care as a Value Chain: Building Efficiency from Policy to Patients,” highlighting the need to close the gap between policy formulation and effective service delivery to patients.
