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The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has urged the University of Cross River State to expand its academic programmes to include medicine, a move that could increase access to medical education and help address manpower challenges in Nigeria’s health sector.
The association believes that establishing medical training programmes at the institution would create additional opportunities for students aspiring to become doctors and other healthcare professionals.
The call also highlights the need for higher educational institutions to contribute more actively to developing the workforce required to strengthen healthcare services, particularly as concerns over the availability of qualified medical personnel persist across the country.
For the proposed programmes to become a reality, stakeholders would need to address critical requirements, including suitable teaching facilities, modern medical equipment, qualified academic staff and access to facilities for clinical training.
The association’s position underscores the importance of collaboration between university administrators, government authorities and healthcare professionals in expanding medical education and ensuring that graduates receive the training necessary to meet professional standards.
If implemented, the proposal could broaden the university’s academic offerings while contributing to efforts to produce more healthcare workers for hospitals and other medical facilities.
The push comes amid wider calls for increased investment in medical training and improved access to healthcare professionals, with stakeholders seeking sustainable ways to strengthen Nigeria’s health system.
