FG targets 20,000 medical students yearly, unveils six simulation centres
The Federal Government has unveiled plans to establish world-class medical simulation centres across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones as it targets an increase in annual medical school admissions to 20,000 within the next three years. The move is part of efforts to expand the country’s healthcare workforce and strengthen practical training for medical and other health Read More:…
The Federal Government has announced plans to establish six medical simulation centers across Nigeria's six geopolitical zones in order to increase annual medical school admissions to 20,000 within the next three years. These centers will provide world-class practical training for various healthcare professionals, including medical, dental, nursing, and pharmacy students.
The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, expressed gratitude to the members of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund Medical Simulation Committee for their efforts in achieving this goal. He stated that the expansion was necessary due to the significant increase in enrollment into health-related programs. Currently, nursing enrollment has grown from 38,000 to over 120,000, and medical school admissions have risen from 5,000 to nearly 12,000.
The minister commended the committee members for their work in preparing the report and advancing plans for the simulation centers, which will help address concerns over the migration of Nigerian-trained healthcare workers.
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