Nigerian doctors demanded government action to fix healthcare policies that fail to reach patients effectively. The Nigerian Medical Association said the nation spends just 4.08 percent of economic output on health services, below international standards and continental agreements. Association President Bala Mohammed Audu told colleagues at a dinner in Uyo on Friday that leaders must move beyond scattered spending toward reliable drug supplies and diagnostic equipment.
Akwa Ibom chapter head Aniekan Peter said Nigerian physicians examine three times as many patients daily as their counterparts in wealthy nations, causing severe fatigue among medical staff. Governor Umo Eno raised salaries and upgraded hospital facilities to address workforce strain. The association paid 11 million naira for members' medical care and resolved payment disputes at the University of Uyo. Vice Chairman Tiemah Akpabio urged doctors to prepare for artificial intelligence tools that will enhance, rather than eliminate, their roles in patient care.
Akwa Ibom chapter head Aniekan Peter said Nigerian physicians examine three times as many patients daily as their counterparts in wealthy nations, causing severe fatigue among medical staff. Governor Umo Eno raised salaries and upgraded hospital facilities to address workforce strain. The association paid 11 million naira for members' medical care and resolved payment disputes at the University of Uyo. Vice Chairman Tiemah Akpabio urged doctors to prepare for artificial intelligence tools that will enhance, rather than eliminate, their roles in patient care.
