Governor Willie Obiano has asked Nigerian medical doctors operating in the country to pay more attention to providing potent vaccines for infectious diseases like COVID-19 pandemic.
The Governor was speaking during the Nigerian Medical Association NMA’s, 2020 executive council meeting held in Awka.
The meeting which has its theme as ” Medical Doctors, Politics And Leadership In The Society: Time For A Paradigm Shift In Medical Training “, and sub theme as ” Managing Mental Health In Covid-19 Depressed Economy “, attracted medical doctors from across Nigeria who are to deliberate on how to make healthcare services in the country better.
Governor Obiano who was represented by his Deputy, Dr Nkem Okeke while regretting that COVID-19 claimed many lives in Nigeria and world over, called on Nigerian doctors to be more proactive in sourcing vaccines for infectious diseases, pointing out that Nigeria has intellectuals that could compete favourably with their counterparts globally.
Earlier in an address, the President of the association, Professor Innocent Ujah said that the NMA will continue to ensure that members live above board in their medical practice to enhance quality healthcare services.
In his remarks, the Chairman on the occasion and the Traditional Ruler of Onitsha, Igwe Alfred Achebe urged them to be more innovative and proffer solutions to health challenges in Nigeria.
Commissioner for Health, Dr Vincent Okpala, Executive Secretary, Anambra state Health Insurance Agency, Dr Simeon Onyemaechi, among other dignitaries were present at the event.
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