Doctors Call for Recruitment of More Health Workers in Kwara

The Association of Resident Doctors at the General Hospital Ilorin, Kwara State, has issued a plea to Governor AbdulRaman AbdulRazaq to address the critical shortage of medical personnel in the hospital by recruiting additional health workers.

In a Sallah message conveyed to the governor on Tuesday, the Resident Doctors, represented by Dr. Usman Abubakar (President) and Dr. Audu Charles (Secretary), highlighted the severe scarcity of medical staff within the hospital. They emphasized that this shortage significantly hampers the delivery of healthcare services in various departments.

"As the General Hospital, Ilorin has now been designated a Teaching Hospital, it is crucial to tackle pertinent issues that will facilitate its successful transition and ensure seamless operations for the benefit of all Kwara residents," the statement read.

While acknowledging the achievements of the AbdulRazaq administration, particularly in malaria control and the recent passage of the Kwara State Teaching Hospital Bill, the doctors urged the governor to continue his efforts in making Kwara a leading state in healthcare delivery.

The association also brought attention to the Medical Residency Training Act, urging the governor to expedite its domestication. They stressed that implementing this act would enhance research and training opportunities for resident doctors, thereby improving medical services across the state.

"We trust in your leadership to address these urgent matters promptly," the association affirmed.

The message concluded with warm wishes to Governor Abdulrahaman AbdulRazaq on the occasion of Eid Adha, expressing the association's solidarity and hopes for continued progress under his administration.

Ensurednews reported that Governor AbdulRazaq recently signed into law a bill elevating the state General Hospital to the Kwara State University Teaching Hospital, marking a significant milestone in healthcare development in the state.