Posted on: Thu 15-08-2024

Resident Doctors in Rivers State have stated that there is a significant reduction in brain drain in the state, noting that the development was following improved welfare of their members in the state.

The Association of Resident Doctors in the state said at the moment the state had low manpower, but noted that the state governor is on an effort to breach the gap.

The President of ARD Rivers State University Teaching Hospital RSUTH, Dr. Nimi Ngo Briggs, commended the Governor of the State, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, for his unwavering support in sustaining specialist training through the payment of the medical residency training grant.

Briggs noted that the grant released to medical directors would foster research and encourage them to do more in the health sector of the state.

He said the gesture not only underscored the government’s commitment to advancing healthcare in the state, but also significantly would boost the morale of resident doctors.

He said: “It empowers us to delve deeper into research, fosters innovation, and equips us with the necessary tools to provide the highest standard of healthcare to the good people of Rivers State and Nigeria at large.

“The residency training program is the backbone of our healthcare system, as it molds the next generation of medical specialists who will tackle the most pressing health challenges and medical research for advancing health care service delivery.

“By ensuring the timely payment of these grants, His Excellency, Sir Siminalayi Fubara,GSSRS and our esteemed Honourable Commissioner for Health, Dr(Mrs) Adaeze Oreh have taken a decisive step in reducing the brain drain that has plagued our healthcare sector for far too long.”

Briggs noted the investment by the government of the state in the health sector has placed the state on a global landscape, adding that the doctors are more motivated to work.

“This support not only keeps our brightest minds within our borders but also ensures that they are well-equipped to serve our communities with excellence.

“We, the resident doctors, Rivers State University Teaching Hospital, are now more motivated than ever to push the boundaries of medical research and innovation. This will not only improve health service delivery but also elevate the standard of healthcare available to every Rivers citizen and resident.

“The ripple effect of this support will be felt across Nigeria as we continue to share knowledge, collaborate with our peers, and contribute to the global medical community

“With this bold step taken by the State Government, we believe the Medical Residency Training Act of 2017 will be domesticated in our dear State and this will seamlessly encourage residency training and payment of medical residency training funds to resident doctors for research purposes,” he said.

SOURCE: VANGUARD NEWSPAPER

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