By Ado Salisu
Kano state Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has been commended for his commitment to improve healthcare delivery across the state.
The chairman of the state chapter of Nigerian Medical Association NMA, Dr Abubakar Nagoma Usman made the commendation while briefing newsmen on this year’s Physicians’ Week with theme: Securing the future of medicine in Nigeria; held in the state capital.
Usman said the commendation became necessary in view of the state government efforts especially in the area of infrastructure, primary healthcare, emergency medical services, specialist care, workforce development and access to essential medicines and equipment.
The chairman explained that the leadership of the Association is ready to work collectively with the state government in order to actualise the set objectives.
He pointed out that the NMA will continue to champion a healthcare system in which medical practitioners can work safely and effectively, patients receive quality care, and young doctors can envision a fulfilling professional future in Nigeria.
Usman, however, urged the public to prioritize preventive healthcare, attend routine medical check-uo, embrace appropriate health screening, seek timely medical attention and obtain medical advice from qualified healthcare professionals.
He then called media to partner with the medical profession in promoting accurate health information, combating misinformation, encouraging healthy lifestyles and raising awareness about physicians’ wellbeing and the importance of modernizing healthcare delivery.
”Our Association remains committed to providing professional guidance, promoting ethical medical practice, supporting continuing professional development and advocating policies that improve both physicians’ welfare and patients outcomes,” the chairman explained.
”We call for continuous reform of medical education to prepare future physicians for the realities of modern practice. Medical training must increasingly incorporate digital literacy technological innovations, research, technological innovations, research and lifelong learning.”
Usman however, said that the Association had lined up activities throughout this physicians week include medical outreach, series of lectures, visitation, football match among others.