The National Primary Healthcare Development Agency (NPHCDA) has initiated a capacity training program for health workers to address the brain drain caused by migration.
Speaking at the launch of the five-day training for 100 frontline healthcare workers in Cross River State, NPHCDA Coordinator, Mr. Julius Idoko, emphasized the need to improve health workers skills to reduce the attractiveness of migrating out of the country.
Idoko noted that the training, a project of the Health Minister, Prof. Mohammad Pate, aims to enhance the capacity of health workers and curb the exodus of healthcare professionals. The initiative targets 120,000 healthcare workers in public institutions nationwide.
Cross River State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Henry Ayuk, highlighted the importance of the training, given the states peculiar challenges. He announced plans to equip 450 primary health centers within the next year to enhance healthcare delivery.
Director-General, Cross Rivers Primary Healthcare Development Agency, Dr. Vivian Out, commended NPHCDA for the timely and well-intended initiative. She emphasized the need for a trained and efficient workforce, ensuring that beneficiaries will train others to sustain the impact.
By boosting health workers capacity, NPHCDA aims to reduce migration and strengthen Nigerias healthcare system.
