The Committee of Chief Medical Directors of Federal Teaching Hospitals and Medical Directors of Federal Tertiary Hospitals have stated that the periodic meetings of the committee are meant to ensure excellent practices in their various facilities.
Acting chairman of the committee and CMD Federal Teaching Hospital, Keffi, Nassarawa State Dr Yahya Baba Adamu stated this during the opening ceremony of the 106th meeting of the committee held in Gombe State.
According to him, whenever they meet, they share information on the practices in their hospitals, understudy and emulate from one another.
He said Nigerian citizens should expect improved service delivery and healthcare after the meeting adding that if every CMD sees a good practice from another, he would replicate it in his organisation.
In his address, the host, Chief Medical Director, Federal Teaching Hospital, Gombe, Dr Yusuf Mohammed Abdullahi said their meetings serve as platforms for discussions on strategies to further improve healthcare services, enhance collaboration, and address emerging challenges in the sector.
Gombe State governor Inuwa Yahaya represented by his deputy Manasseh Jatau who declared the meeting open at Gombe International Hotel underscored the importance of synergy among the heads of federal health facilities and the government.
He lauded the efforts and contributions of the CMDs and federal hospitals in advancing healthcare provision across the country.
