Ondo State governor, Mr Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has ordered the immediate employment of more health workers to boost healthcare services in the state.

The governor made this known when he played host to the executive members of the Nigeria Medical Association, NMA, Ondo State chapter.

Governor Akeredolu said the government was looking into other critical challenges facing the health sector with the aim of finding solutions.

He further disclosed that the ongoing construction work at UNIMED facilities in Akure and Ondo Town would soon be completed with the procurement of more equipment and payment of outstanding allowances of medical practitioners.

Earlier, the chairman of NMA, Ondo State chapter, Dr Omosehin Adeyemi-Osowe applauded the governor for being proactive in the area of security and improved infrastructure.

Dr Adeyemi-Osowe sought more collaboration between the government and the association to address the brain drain among health workers.

Isaac Afolabi

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