By; FUNMI ADERINTO, Kaduna
The Minister of State for Health, Dr. Alausa Olatunji on Thursday, praised the significant improvements at the National Ear Care Centre, Kaduna.
Dr. Alausa made this ascertain during the commissioning of several completed projects held at Ear Care Centre premises in Kaduna.
He emphasized that these developments align with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s agenda to provide affordable and comprehensive healthcare to Nigerians.
The Minister highlighted that the newly commissioned facilities, including an auditorium, student hostel, oxygen plant, molecular laboratory, and more, are crucial steps toward enhancing healthcare service delivery and medical training in the country.
Dr. Olatunji also addressed the ongoing challenges in the healthcare sector, particularly the impact of the “Japa” syndrome on the availability of medical professionals.
He announced efforts to increase training quotas and improve remuneration for healthcare workers to encourage them to remain in the country.
Earlier, the Centre’s Medical Director, Dr. Mustapha Yaro, outlined the newly completed projects, which are part of a broader effort to enhance healthcare infrastructure and services.
He also said among the key projects unveiled, were a 200-capacity auditorium and a one-storey student hostel for the School of Post Basic ORL Nursing
Others are a newly constructed oxygen plant, and a state-of-the-art molecular laboratory accredited by the Centre for Disease Control for managing infectious diseases like diphtheria.
The Emir of Zazzau, Ahmad Bamali, also expressed his appreciation for the government’s commitment to improving healthcare
The royal father called on others to emulate these efforts for general health improvements
