Fintiri orders direct hospital equipment requests to curb doctor brain drain
Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, has directed senior medical officers in the state to submit requests for critical hospital equipment directly to his office as part of measures to accelerate healthcare upgrades and address the growing challenge of medical personnel leaving the country. The governor gave the directive on Sunday in Yola while receiving […]
Adamawa State Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has ordered senior medical officers to submit urgent hospital equipment requests directly to his office. This new directive aims to streamline healthcare upgrades and tackle the issue of doctors leaving the country. During a meeting with Association of Principal Medical Officers (APMO) members, Fintiri explained that this would provide a direct line of communication between the government and public health facilities, allowing for quicker responses to equipment shortages.
Concerned about the migration of Nigerian doctors abroad, the governor emphasized his administration's commitment to improving medical personnel's welfare and working conditions. To address this, Fintiri highlighted several initiatives, including the construction of seven new cottage hospitals, renovation of existing facilities, and provision of advanced diagnostic equipment.
The state has also increased the scholarship stipend for medical students and funded overseas postgraduate scholarships. These measures aim to boost healthcare delivery, strengthen medical infrastructure, and retain doctors and other healthcare professionals in Adamawa.
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