The Federal Capital Territory Authority (FCTA) has announced plans to recruit 900 health workers and 342 additional health professionals to improve the quality of health services in the region.
This was disclosed by the Permanent Secretary of the Health and Environmental Services Secretariat (HESS), Dr. Babagana Adams, at the dinner and awards ceremony hosted by the National Association of Nursing and Midwifery (NANNM) FCT Council in Abuja. Ta.
Mr Adams said the adoption was approved by Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike.
In addition to the 900 health workers, Mr Wike also gave the go-ahead for an additional 342 medical professionals to participate. Adams said the hiring process is expected to begin soon.
In his speech, Mr. Adams also discussed plans to propose the establishment of a Health Professionals Village, a project aimed at improving the living and working conditions of health workers in the FCT.
back story
Nigeria is currently facing a significant shortage of health workers due to the alarming trend of brain drain. A recent report by the Chief Medical Director of Abuja Federal Medical Center, Prof. Saad Ahmed, revealed that 51 doctors left the institution this year alone.
To address this issue, President Bola Tinubu approved the National Policy on Migration of Health Workers to address the challenges facing Nigeria’s health resources. The policy aims to address the critical issues around migration of health professionals and build a resilient and well-supported workforce.
The government will implement targeted interventions to make health care more affordable, accessible and of high quality across Nigeria, ultimately improving the health system and retaining the health workforce. are planning.
Nurse welfare
He also mentioned proposals to increase mobility to make commuting easier for nurses. Discussions are already underway with WEMA and Zenith Bank to develop a seamless payment structure to support the needs of nurses.
NANNM FCT Council Chairman, Mr. Jama Medan, commended Mr. Wike for his efforts towards improving the healthcare system in the FCT, especially with the recent approval of a 25% wage increase for nurses along with payment of arrears. I highly appreciated that. “The minister got off to a good start by first approving a 25% increase in nurses’ wages and other arrears,” Medan said.
hospital expansion
Madden also emphasized the need for hospital expansion in the FCT, noting that many districts are underserved. Medan says the city’s growing population has put a strain on existing medical facilities, creating an urgent need for new hospitals and better equipment. Despite the challenges nurses face, including heavy workloads, Medan urged people to stay in the nursing profession rather than move abroad or change jobs.
The highlight of the evening was the presentation of the Best Nurse at the FCT Awards, which was won by Rosemary Okoroafor of Karushi General Hospital. The award was presented by Dr. Esther Osunluyi on behalf of the National Association of Nigerian Nurses of North America.
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