The Call from the Nursing Council for the Establishment of Colleges of Medicine in Rural Areas
Advocating for the presence of Colleges of Medicine in rural communities, the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria stresses the importance of having adequate healthcare professionals to address the country's health challenges.
The council highlights that setting up these colleges in rural areas and training professionals within these communities would not only generate interest but also lead to the development of primary, secondary, and tertiary health centers nationwide.
During the approval of the College of Medicine Science at the Blessed Martins International Institute of Science and Technology in Ebonyi State's Ikwo Local Area, the Registrar and Chief Executive Officer of the Council, Dr. Farouk Umar Abubakar, emphasized the significance of this initiative.
Dr. Abubakar mention...