President Bola Tinubu has approved an increase in the retirement age of medical doctors and healthcare professionals in Nigeria from 60 to 65 years.
The National Publicity Secretary of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Dr. Mannir Bature, announced this on Wednesday, stating that the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Pate, has been directed to present the approval to the Council on Establishment for finalization.
During a high-level meeting with NMA President Prof. Bala Audu and other key stakeholders, Prof. Pate confirmed that necessary funds have been secured for the payment of arrears from the adjustment of the Consolidated Medical Salary Structure (CONMESS).
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He also assured that President Tinubu has approved the correction of consequential adjustments for both CONMESS and the Consolidated Health Salary Structure (CONHESS), benefiting healthcare workers nationwide.
Stakeholders present reaffirmed their commitment to improving the welfare of healthcare workers and implementing reforms aimed at addressing brain drain and enhancing healthcare service delivery in Nigeria.
The meeting was attended by representatives from 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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