Kwara State government has approved the revised 2024 Consolidated Medical Salary Structure (CONMESS) for doctors
to enhance manpower retention in the health sector in the State.
The Executive Secretary of the Kwara State Hospital Management Board (KWHMB), Dr. Abdulraheem Malik, stated this while briefing newsmen on the activities of the board in Ilorin.
He said the policy aaimed o reduce brain drain and encourage medical personnel to return to the State’s healthcare system.
Dr . Malik explained that the vision of the KWHMB is to become a leading provider of high-quality secondary healthcare services throughout the State.
“The Board aspires to create a healthcare system where every citizen has equitable access to timely, effective, and preventive care through innovation, strategic oversight, and a strong sense of accountability,” he said.
He emphasized the administration’s commitment to climate-smart healthcare solutions, including the integration of renewable energy systems and sustainable water solutions.
According to him these initiatives aim to ensure uninterrupted and environmentally friendly healthcare services,which included the installation of solar systems at the General Hospital in Offa and the Cottage Hospital in Adewole, as well as other facilities in Ajase Ipo, Eruku, Tsaragi, and Isin local government areas among others.
Dr. Malik also highlighted that the primary focus of the administration is capacity building and training for healthcare professionals.
He noted significant achievements in collaboration with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), including a two-week intensive training course for doctors on Comprehensive Emergency Obstetric and Newborn Care (CEMONC), and ensuring that there is at least one CEMONC-compliant facility in each local government area of the State.
Dr. Malik said the board had made substantial progress in training and developing human resources, including the accreditation of pharmacy intern training for six facilities across the three senatorial districts.
He maintained that the Board has recently initiated a strategic partnership with indigenous pharmaceutical to support the State’s drug supply chain.
COV/ALI MUHAMMAD RABIU
