Medical Directors Honour Gov. Mbah For Transformative Investment In Health Sector
The Guild of Medical Directors (GMD) has honoured Gov. Peter Mbah in recognition of his administration’s remarkable commitment to strengthening healthcare delivery and transforming the health sector in Enugu State.
The prestigious award was presented to Mbah during the Guild’s 28th Annual General Meeting/Conference, held in Enugu on Thursday, which brought together medical professionals and stakeholders to deliberate on emerging issues in the healthcare industry.
The conference, which was themed: “The Business of Medicine in the Present Economic and Security Challenges in Nigeria,” with the sub-theme: “Digital Health, Telemedicine, Integrating Electronic Medical Records (EMR) and AI Tools Without Breaking the Bank.”
Receiving the award, Mbah expressed appreciation to the association for choosing the state as the host of its annual gathering.
The governor, represented by the Commissioner for Health, Prof. George Ugwu, reaffirmed his administration’s unwavering commitment to repositioning the health sector in the state.
Mbah noted that the repositioning of the health sector is being done through strategic investments, modern infrastructure and improved access to quality healthcare services.
He particularly highlighted the state-of-the-art 300-bed Enugu International Hospital, which is expected to commence operations soon.
According to him, the 300-bed Enugu International Hospital is one of my administration’s landmark investments aimed at expanding the state’s capacity to provide world-class medical services.
“The 300-bed Enugu International Hospital will definitely reduce the need for residents to travel outside the country for specialised healthcare,” he said.
Earlier, the National President of the Guild of Medical Directors, Dr Raymond Kuti, commended Mbah for his visionary leadership and impressive strides in the health sector.
Kuti stressed on the importance of sustained government commitment to building a stronger and more efficient healthcare system.
The keynote address was delivered by Emeritus Prof. Sam Ohaegbulam, Medical Director, Memfys Hospital for Neurosurgery, Enugu.
Prof. Emmanuel Chino Iyidobi, Medical Director, National Orthopaedic Hospital Enugu, delivered the sub-theme presentation, focusing on the opportunities and practical application of digital technologies in modern medical practice.
The recognition of Gov. Mbah by the Guild further underscored the growing acknowledgement of his administration’s efforts to transform Enugu State’s healthcare landscape through innovation, infrastructure development and strategic partnerships.
The 28th Annual General Meeting/Conference reinforced the importance of collaboration between government and private medical practitioners in addressing prevailing economic and security challenges, while embracing digital solutions that would make healthcare more accessible, affordable and sustainable for Nigerians.
The meeting/conference provided a platform for critical discussions on the sustainability, innovation and future of medical practice in Nigeria.
