Ojuawo calls for collaborations in health sector.

Ojuawo calls for collaborations in health sector.

The Member House of Representatives representing Ekiti South Federal Constituency 1, Hon (AVM Rtd) Ojuawo Rufus Adeniyi has called for collaboration in turning the fortunes of our health sector around, into becoming more beneficial to the common man in the country.

Speaking as the Chairman of the occasion at the 

NEC meeting of National Association of Government General Medical and Dental Practitioners with the theme: “Inclusive Insurance Coverage for the most vulnerable, the Nigerian perspective” Hon. Ojuawo thanked the health professionals for their collective effort that has rescued the nation in difficult periods, especially during the infectious disease that plagued the world years ago. ‘I must commend your efforts collectively in making our society a safe place. Every profession is salient to our living as humans, but yours is more exclusive to survival and you’re doing very well. I must also commend our very hardworking Governor, who’s doing his best to ensure Ekiti's Health sector works optimally to meet the needs of all and sundry.

 

Equally, Dr Alo Akinleye, the Chief host and President of Ekiti State chapter of National Association of Government General Medical and dental practitioner (NAGGMDP) appreciated the Law maker, for honouring them to discuss the way forward on the Insurance Coverage for the most vulnerable in our society ‘we took it as a challenge to bring this theme before the experience men in the society to chart the way forward, we welcome you and thank you for honouring us. Also the National President of NAGGMDP, Dr. Sofri Peterside said news from Ekiti State relating to health matter is well encouraging, a right step in right direction. He implored the State government to lead in the advocacy of health insurance especially for the people living with disability.

Hon. Ojuawo who also doubled as the chairman and Panelist, called for synergy among stakeholders to improve the health sector in the country. ‘We at the National assembly will do our best to support the growth of our health sector. Last year, I moved a motion calling on Federal government to work out modalities to reduce the Japa Syndrome, our health professionals, doctors, nurses, lab technicians left in drove in search of greener pastures in the last 3 years. We can’t continue like that we must collaborate to reduce this Japa system in all indices, good salary structure, safe working environment, require tools and equipment, training of manpower and etc’, Ojuawo added.

Dr Oyebanji Filani, the honourable Commissioner for health who ably represented  His Excellency, Biodun Oyebanji concluded the discussion, harped on dedication to duty. ‘Government will continue to do her best to meet the needs of the citizen more importantly in health sector, health is wealth. Governor Oyebanji has improved the welfare of our Doctors and all others health workers in the state and so also our hospitals are being upgraded to accommodate more patient and reduce service inefficiency’. Dr Filani later led the guests to lay wreath at tomb of their falling heroes who died in accident eight years ago on their way to Sokoto.