By Akpan David, Calabar
Acting Governor of Cross River State, Dr Peter Odey has disclosed that the state government will soon establish a School of Medicine to address issue of declining numbers of professional health experts, especially doctors, in the state.
He disclosed this when the leadership of Nigeria Medical Association, NMA, visited him in his office in Calabar on Wednesday.
Odey revealed that the state government was making significant investments in health education and improving the welfare of medical personnel.
The acting governor hinted that the School would be sited within the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS) canpus.
According to him, the school is part of a long-term strategy to produce more qualified healthcare professionals.
“We are committed to addressing the shortage of medical professionals in the state. This is part of our strategy,.
“We are investing in health education and prioritizing the welfare of our healthcare workers. The establishment of a School of Medicine at UNICROSS will help train more doctors and medical personnel to serve our people effectively”.
The governor reassured the NMA delegation that the government was taking decisive steps to eliminate quackery and protect citizens from unqualified practitioners.
Speaking earlier, the Chairman of NMA in the state, Dr. Ezoke Epoke, said the Governor Bassey Otu-led administration was prioritizing the health sector and the well-being of citizens.
He praised the government’s efforts in upgrading health facilities, increasing immunization coverage, and raising the health budget to over 10%.
Dr. Epoke appealed to the state government to further improve the welfare of medical personnel by increasing the retirement age and enhancing salary packages.
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