Kano Has No Speech Physiotherapist – Health Commissioner
The Kano State Commissioner for Health, Dr Abubakar Labaran, says the state has no speech physiotherapist, forcing patients in need of specialised rehabilitation services to travel to other locations for treatment. Labaran said the state government is taking steps to address the shortage by sponsoring physiotherapists for specialised training to ensure that residents could access […]
Kano State Commissioner for Health, Dr Abubakar Labaran, has revealed that the region currently lacks a speech physiotherapist, prompting patients in need of specialized rehabilitation services to seek treatment elsewhere. Labaran announced that the state government is working to overcome this issue by sponsoring physiotherapists for specialized training, ensuring locals can access the services at home.
This was disclosed during the 66th Annual Scientific Conference and 67th Annual General Meeting of the Nigeria Society of Physiotherapy held in Kano.
Labaran highlighted that the administration has also expanded physiotherapy units across four hospitals, acknowledging the crucial role the profession plays in healthcare delivery. Plans are underway to establish a physiotherapy center of excellence at Murtala Muhammad Specialist Hospital in Kano. Dr Rufai Ahmed, Registrar of the Medical Rehabilitation Therapists Board of Nigeria, emphasized the importance of training specialized physiotherapists to address gaps in the existing healthcare system.
The board will assist state-owned hospitals in obtaining the necessary accreditation for physiotherapy services.
The President of the Nigeria Society of Physiotherapy, Dr Felix Oyinlola Odusanya, echoed the necessity of expanding physiotherapy's role in healthcare delivery. He expressed hope for the approval of a national rehabilitation policy and the implementation of the Doctor of Physiotherapy scheme of service. Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, supported by the Secretary to the State Government, Umar Faruk, stressed the significance of physiotherapy in addressing disability and pain, and its integration into comprehensive healthcare services for injured persons, older individuals, and those with disabilities.
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