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ABUJA, JAN. 31, 2024 : Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO, Nigerians
in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) has stressed the need for Nigerian
Medical Professionals in the Diaspora to unite, make huge impact and
change the narratives of health care tourism in Nigeria.
She stated this on Wednesday as a Guest of Honour at the launch of ‘
Women in Health Care Network (WIHCN)’ which took place at Harbour Point,
Victoria Island, Lagos.
The NIDCOM boss believes that women are better placed to drive the
initiative.
She commended the Founder/Chair, Dr. Modupe Elebute-Odunsi, and other
members for the laudable initiative.
She said though some medical professionals are leaving the country, many
are returning to set up hospitals and clinics in the country.
Dabiri-Erewa therefore solicited support for the ‘ Women in Health Care
Network ‘ as the group has the potential to be a change agent.
She encouraged the group to collate data on medical professionals who
have returned to establish hospitals and clinics and quantify their
contributions to the development of Health Care system in the country.
She informed the gathering of the desire of the Nigerians in Diaspora
Commission to resuscitate the ‘ Diaspora Health Care Professional
Initiative which seeks to encourage Doctors and Diaspora Health Care
Practitioners to combine resources and make impact collectively.
Other dignitaries at the event includes
Dr. Mohammed Pate, Minister of Health; Dr. Modupe Elebute-Odunsi,
Founder, Women in Health Care Network; Special Adviser on Health to the
President, Dr. Zainab Anas; Mrs. Toyin Saraki; Dr. Jide Idris, Former
Lagos State Commissioner of Health; Dr. Kemi Owoeye, Special Adviser on
Health to the Lagos State Governor among others.
