The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has commended Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State for key reforms in the state’s health sector.
The NMA attributed the achievements to the approval and implementation of the 2024 CONMESS and CONHESS salary structures, and the allocation of over 15% of Kaduna State’s annual budget to healthcare.
This was disclosed Tuesday, by Hassan Bala Salihu, chairman, NMA Kaduna State, during a courtesy visit on the Governor at Sir Kashim Ibrahim House, Kaduna.
Salihu praised Governor Sani for, “the enactment of the historic Mental Health Bill: the first in Northern Nigeria and only the third nationwide; the establishment of KADSEMSAS; the completion of the Bola Ahmed Tinubu 300-Bed Specialist Hospital; the employment of 1800 health workers annually for the next 5years and for pioneering the implementation of the Medical Residency Training Fund (MRTF) in Nigeria.”
These milestones, he noted, underscores the unwavering commitment to enhancing the welfare of health professionals and fortifying the healthcare delivery system.
In his remarks, Governor Uba Sani expressed appreciation for NMA’s recognition of his administration’s efforts.
With the significant improvements in security across Kaduna State which is poised to host the upcoming edition of the NMA National Games, an event previously deferred in 2020 due to safety concerns.
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In further recognition of the Association’s partnership and professionalism, Uba Sani approved the provision of an operational vehicle to support its activities, and the allocation of land for a dedicated housing scheme for its members. He also accepted the Association’s invitation to serve as the Grand Patron of the NMA, Kaduna State Branch.
He said, “Together, we shall sustain this momentum to deliver a more resilient healthcare system, advance medical excellence, and position Kaduna State as a beacon of medical tourism in Nigeria.”
