- Tinubu raises retirement age for doctors and healthcare workers to 65.
- Policy aims to curb brain drain and boost healthcare quality.
- Arrears for CONMESS to be paid soon.
President Bola Tinubu has approved an extension of the retirement age for doctors and other healthcare workers from 60 to 65 years.
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Dr. Mannir Bature, National Publicity Secretary of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), announced the development in a statement on Wednesday in Lagos.
Bature explained that the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Pate, has been tasked with formally presenting the approval to the Council on Establishment through the Office of the Head of Service for finalization.
The policy change was communicated by Prof. Pate during a meeting with NMA President, Prof. Bala Audu, and other key stakeholders in the healthcare sector.
In attendance at the meeting were the leadership of the Medical and Dental Consultants Association of Nigeria (MDCAN), the National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives (NANNM), and the Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU).
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Discussions at the meeting focused on the progress made concerning the welfare of healthcare workers in Nigeria.
Bature noted that the Coordinating Minister confirmed the settlement of arrears from the adjustment of the Consolidated Medical Salary Structure (CONMESS), stating that the necessary funds have been secured, and disbursement will begin soon.
The minister also revealed that President Tinubu has approved the correction of consequential adjustments for both CONMESS and the Consolidated Health Salary Structure (CONHESS) as part of the new minimum wage implementation. The process is in its final stages and will bring relief to doctors and healthcare workers.
Additionally, following a comprehensive review by the NMA, new tariffs for healthcare service providers have been approved. This policy aims to benefit the Association of Nigerian Private Medical Practitioners and Nurses (ANPMPN), ensuring better financial remuneration and sustainability for healthcare services nationwide.
Bature commended the patience and collaboration of all stakeholders, highlighting the federal government’s commitment to enhancing the welfare of healthcare workers. Prof. Pate emphasized that cooperation is essential for strengthening Nigeria’s healthcare system.
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The meeting attendees reaffirmed their dedication to advocating for the welfare of healthcare workers and the full implementation of essential reforms.
The NMA has been at the forefront of efforts to increase the retirement age for healthcare workers to 65, citing its potential to reduce brain drain, improve knowledge transfer, and enhance the quality of healthcare delivery in the country.
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