The Medical and Dental Consultants Association of Nigeria, MDCAN, has urged the federal government to as a matter of urgency subsidise electricity tariffs for public hospitals and educational institutions.
The President of MDCAN, Prof Mohammad Aminu stated this during a courtesy visit to the National Executive Council (NEC) to the President in Abuja.
According to the MDCAN president, the present electricity tariff hike is not sustainable and therefore needs the intervention of the Federal government.
The visit is in continuation of their advocacy visits to critical stakeholders over the welfare of its members and the challenges bedevilling the health sector.
He suggested that the Federal Government convene a healthcare and education summit to discuss issues around the sector.
This is in addition to conducting training and re-training for Medical doctors within Nigeria and abroad to keep them abreast with global best practices.
The MDCAN President also urged the President to intervene in the harmonization of payment with the CONMESS salary structure for consultants.
“Increase the retirement age for hospital consultants to 70 years and review CONMESS salary structure and allowances among other demands.
On his part, President Bola Tinubu restated the commitment of his administration to strengthening the health sector in the country.
Tinubu, was represented by the Minister of Health and Coordinating Minister for Social Welfare, Prof Ali Pate.
According to the Minister, “Mr President has prioritized the health sector and some of their concerns were already being addressed.
“I urged MDCAN to see the Ministry of Health as a worthy partner in progress for the overall development and progress of the sector.”
