FG moves to strengthen brain healthcare amid shortage of neurosurgeons
The initiative was unveiled on Wednesday as the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare marked Nigeria’s first official commemoration of World Brain Day.…Experts say Nigeria has 169 neurosurgeons for over 230 million people By Joseph Erunke, Abuja The Federal Government has announced plans to strengthen brain healthcare in Nigeria with the establishment of a Brain Health Desk and the development of the country’s first National Brain Health Agenda.
Speaking at the event, the Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, Daju Kachollom, announced the approval of a Brain Health Desk under the National Mental Health Programme to coordinate the prevention and management of neurological disorders across the country.
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