The Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) Edo State Branch on Wednesday made a case for the NMA to be carried along by the Edo State House of Assembly (EDHA) as critical healthcare stakeholders in the bill establishing the Edo Health Care Regulation and Monitoring Agency.
The Nigeria Medical Association Edo State Branch made the appeal in statement in Benin signed by Chairman of the NMA Edo State Branch, Dr. Eustace Oseghale.
Dr. Oseghale said the Edo State House of Assembly as a matter of urgency should involve healthcare stakeholders in the bill establishing the Edo Health Care Regulation and Monitoring Agency.
The NMA added that it has previously written the House of Assembly on the need for stake holders involvement but lamented that “we are still awaiting a response. It is worthy of note that our affiliate, the Association of Nigerian Private Medical Practitioners, Edo State Branch had previously engaged the State House of Assembly on the need for stake holders involvement in the passage of this bill.”
“We commend Governor Senator Monday Okpebholo’s healthcare improvement initiative and offer our expertise.
“Collaboration will yield a more effective healthcare system, benefiting professionals and patients. A bill passed without stakeholder input may harm medical practice.
“Our health care system is not currently the best. Policies passed in a rush, and without the input of Stake holders, it would make it worse .
“Our appeal prioritizes patient protection, and we kindly insist because Edo State patients are worth it. We look forward to working together to elevate Edo State’s healthcare sector.” Oseghale
said.
