The Nigeria Medical Association (NMA), Kwara State chapter has called on government at all levels to intensify efforts at improving security of lives and properties.
Kolade Solagberu, a medical practitioner and the chairman of NMA in the state, made the call at the 2019 Annual General Meeting and Scientific Conference held in Ilorin, the state capital.
Solagberu said the issue of national security had been a major concern and doctors were worst hit considering the nature of their work.
The theme of the conference, which was ”National Security and the Medical Profession, ” focused on bringing into perspective the issue of national security as it affects medical practitioners.
According to Solagberu, the medical and surgical outreach would be held for indigent patients in the state.
“The outreach will hold in Kwara Central Senatorial District in Adewole ward of Kwara.
” Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq will further demonstrate NMA’s support and readiness for collaboration and partnership toward healthcare improvement.
“The governor has demonstrated his determination to revive the health sector from its moribund state.
“We wish him well and assure him of our maximum support toward achieving success for the people of Kwara.
“We enjoin the governor to involve Kwara NMA, the body of all doctors working in the state, in the formulation of health policies to achieve greater success.”
SIKIRAT SHEHU, Ilorin
