The Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) has urged the Federal Government and health‑sector stakeholders to create a more coordinated, accountable, and efficient healthcare system. The appeal was made in a statement by NMA National President Dr. Bala Mohammed Audu, delivered through Taraba State Chairman Dr. Adam Hamidu Kara as part of the 2025 Physician Week celebrations. Dr. Audu highlighted Nigeria’s high mortality rate and stressed the need to translate health policies into concrete actions that will build a robust and resilient health system.
Physician Week offers medical practitioners a chance to reflect on their mental health and well‑being while planning for a more sustainable future for the profession. In this context, the NMA emphasized the urgent need for greater investment in the health workforce, calling for equitable personnel distribution, motivation, and retention strategies to curb the ongoing brain drain. The association also advocated for the rehabilitation of health facilities, improved access to essential medicines, and the establishment of functional referral systems nationwide.
Comprehensive health‑policy reforms were identified as essential, requiring strong implementation frameworks and measurable accountability mechanisms. This year’s Physician Week theme, “Health Care as a Value Chain: Building Efficiency from Policy to Patients,” underscores the necessity of closing the gap between policy formulation and effective service delivery.
The NMA’s call for a more efficient healthcare system comes as Nigeria continues to grapple with significant health challenges. By promoting a coordinated and accountable approach to healthcare delivery, the association aims to reduce the country’s high mortality rate and improve overall health outcomes. The success of these reforms will depend on collaborative efforts among the Federal Government, health‑sector stakeholders, and medical practitioners to prioritize the needs of patients and the healthcare system as a whole.
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