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By Taofik Jimoh
The governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke has stated that all stakeholders should be concerned about the declining number of medical specialists.
The Governor made this known at the 9th Annual International Oncology Multidisciplinary team symposium organized by the Department of Surgery, Faculty of Clinical Science, College of Health Science, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife.
The Governor enjoined professional and prospective medical practitioners to use the three-day symposium to discuss removing obstacles to training and developing more qualified personnel in order to stop the brain drain and shortage of medical professionals in the healthcare industry as well as to cut down on Nigerians traveling abroad for medical treatment.
The Governor, who was represented by his Special Adviser on Public Health, Dr. Akindele Adekunle, reaffirmed his willingness to support any ground-breaking solutions that Nigerians come up with to combat the rising tide of cancer-related disorders.
“The rate of cancer related cases, as you must be aware, is becoming troubling and more troubling is the dwindling number of experts in the medical field to combat the menace.
“Osun State government under our healthcare agenda, would leave no stone unturned to partner with lifesaving institutions like this great body, to breathe life to dying cells”, he said.
Governor Adeleke praised the doctors, surgeons, and oncologists for saving lives and making a significant contribution to the survival of humanity via the performance of their duties and obligations.
“We salute the oncologists, the cancer specialists, be it medical, radiation, or surgical oncologists. Like I mentioned earlier, this brainstorming assembly wouldn’t have come at a better time than now”, he added.
He declared that the state is prepared to work with pertinent parties to enhance healthcare services in the state and focus on delicate medical conditions like cancer and other related terminal diseases.
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