NMA Kano has been urged to explore dialogue and negotiations in order to achieve its goal of improved Healthcare delivery in the state.
The Director-General of Kano state Agency for the Control of Aids, Dr. Sabitu Y. Shu’aibu Shanono made the plea today when he received the newly elected exco of the Nigerian Medical Association, (NMA)Kano state branch who called on him in his office.
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Dr. Sabitu Shanono said the government of Kano State in its entirety recognized the role of NMA as a key stakeholder in the health sector,
He expressed the appreciation of state government for the laudable initiative of the association(NMA) and its contribution to the COVID 19 response in the state.
He added that the door of the Agency is always open and ready to work hand in hand with the Association (NMA)to move the state forward in terms of healthcare delivery.
Earlier, the chairman of the NMA Kano, Dr. Usman Ali, said they were in the Agency to solicit the support and guidance in steering the affairs of the association.
Mr. Usman Ali said the association organises medical outreach in the selected LGAs of 3 senatorial zones for a free consultation, medication, and surgery, and those deemed to be severe cases are referred to secondary and tertiary facilities.
He said the association (NMA) guides the young ones to pick their carriers in academia and clinical specialties as well as given training on skills acquisition and entrepreneurs.
In a statement by the Public Relations Officer Malam Aminu Bello Sani quoted the Chairman of the NMA saying as part of their current plans to augment the efforts of the state government to improve the health service delivery, the NMA plans to build a hospital in Kano looking at its manpower and capacity.
