Dr. Tunji Alausa, the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, speaking at the inauguration of the Committee for the Development of the Nigeria National Prescription Policy
Eko Hot Blog reports that Dr. Tunji Alausa, the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, says the Federal Government fully supports moves by the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) to facilitate licensing for Nigerian physicians in Diaspora to practice in Nigeria.
The minister spoke after leading the Nigerian delegation in discussions with the Association of Nigerian Physicians in the Americas (ANPA) on the matter.
The meeting held on the sidelines of ANPA’s Annual Convention in California, United States, which concluded on Sunday.
The minister said the health ministry’s Healthcare professional in the Diaspora (HPD) initiative is in line with the MDCN’s aim to ensure that Nigerian doctors in the diaspora can practise in Nigeria.
“In line with the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare’s Healthcare professional in the Diaspora (HPD) initiative, I was pleased to lead the Nigerian delegation on discussions regarding MDCN’s aim to facilitate licensing for Nigerian Physicians in Diaspora to be able to practise in Nigeria,” he wrote on social media.
“The MDCN’s goal not only aligns with their core objective to enhance stakeholder engagement and relationships nationally and globally, but also aligns with Mr President’s mission to boost the involvement of Nigerian healthcare professionals both at home and abroad.”
Dr. Diana Ramos, California Surgeon General (Middle Left) and Dr. Tunji Alausa, Nigeria’s Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare (Middle Right) after the minister met with ANPA members in California
Dr. Alausa noted that, by working with ANPA, the MDCN can utilise the association’s network to;
1. Foster annual practising Caribbean;
2. Serve as a clearing house providing 3rd party endorsement of MDs in the Americas and Caribbean;
3. Support for the World Federation of Medical Education (WFME) accreditation of Medical Schools in Nigeria;
4. Foster teaching engagement; and
5. Enhance MDCN’s relationship with academics in the Americas and Caribbean seeking faculty engagement or research collaboration.
“It’s time we leverage our national and global networks to drive productivity in the healthcare sector.
“I eagerly await the positive change this collaboration will bring for the sector and the nation,” the minister added.
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