Siminalayi Fubara
The Executive Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, has approved the sum of N300 million in grants for the 389 resident doctors in the state's civil service.
According to the Rivers State government, the grants covered the government's intervention funds for two consecutive years, 2023 and 2024.
Governor Fubara stated that his administration had targeted that each medical doctor in the state civil service receive between N800,000 and N900,000 annually as grants from the state cover.
The move marks a major milestone in healthcare funding as residency grants have only been paid twice in the last 16 years, with the last payment in 2018, Governor Fubara stated.
The state government further stated that the initiative is aimed at empowering medical professionals, enhancing their skills, and ultimately improving the quality of healthcare for all Rivers residents as Gov. Fubara has always emphasized that his administration’s commitment to healthcare is unwavering, as shown by this unprecedented financial support.
"This grant removes financial barriers for doctors, allowing them to focus on critical exams and research without worrying about costs. She highlighted that this investment will lead to better healthcare outcomes for the people of Rivers State and set a model for others to follow, the Hon. Commissioner for Health in Rivers State, Dr. Adaeze Chidinma Oreh, revealed.
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Published 8/10/2024 9:35:14 AM