The Edo State Government has reassured doctors and health workers across the state of its unwavering commitment to their welfare and professional development.
On Tuesday, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Health Institutions, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health, and the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Cyril Adams Oshiomhole, met with the leadership of the Association of Resident Doctors (ARD) where issues relating to their recent demands were extensively discussed.
Speaking during the meeting, the Commissioner for Health noted that His Excellency, Senator Monday Okpebholo, had already initiated steps to address the concerns raised by the doctors even before the issuance of the recent warning strike notice.
As part of immediate interventions, the Governor has directed the commencement of the procurement process for the renovation and upgrading of doctors’ quarters to improve their living and working conditions. Additionally, other welfare-related issues raised by the ARD are receiving due consideration and will be comprehensively resolved in line with the government’s broader health sector reform agenda.
The Edo State Government recognizes the invaluable role doctors and health workers play in delivering quality healthcare services and remains fully committed to creating a conducive environment that supports their welfare, enhances productivity, and strengthens the overall healthcare delivery system in the state.
The government therefore calls for continued collaboration and understanding from the medical community as efforts are sustained to reposition Edo State’s health sector for the benefit of all citizens.
