The Minister of Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole yesterday disclosed that the Federal Government would partner with West African College of Surgeons (WACS) to train surgeons that would contribute to the improvement of healthcare service in the country.
This was made known in a statement made available to Journalists.
The statement reads in part, “The Federal Government of Nigeria would be happy to collaborate with West African College of Surgeons to deliver quality health services to Nigerians and other neighbouring countries. “Federal Government is investing hugely on residency training especially on the salary and other incidental needs. I will like to appeal passionately to the West African College of Surgeons’ Leadership to reduce the training period of residents to 5-6 years, any further training should be post-fellowship diplomas”, it said.
The Minister further urged the College to include character assessment of individuals as criteria for the recruitment in to residency training programme.
He explained that enrolling only quality, focused and individuals with right attitude would reduce the incessant strikes in the health sector.
By: Doyin Ojosipe
Leadership News
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