RAYMOND OZOJI reports
The Association of Resident Doctors Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Teaching Hospital chapter has commended Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo for the full payment of the Consolidated Health Salary Structure for medical doctors (CONMESS).
The association also hailed the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Ben Afam Obidike, for his continuous interventions, accessibility and commitment to the welfare of health workers in the state.
A statement signed by the president Dr. Joy Okwumuo reads, " We sincerely appreciate the Executive Governor of Anambra State, Prof. Charles Chukwuma Soludo, CFR, for his commitment to improving the welfare of doctors and strengthening healthcare delivery in Anambra State.
We are grateful for the payment of our Medical Residency Training Fund (MRTF >100%) and the shortfalls arising from the implementation of the new CONMESS.
Beyond these payments, we also deeply appreciate the approval and payment of specialist allowance to eligible doctors in our institution, including Medical Officers and all Registrars. These are meaningful steps towards improving doctors’ welfare, motivation, and ultimately the quality of care we provide to our patients.
Our profound appreciation goes to the Honourable Commissioner for Health, Dr. Afam Obidike, for his continuous intervention, accessibility, and commitment to the welfare of healthcare workers.
We equally appreciate our Chief Medical Director, Dr. Maureen Uche Umeakuewulu, for her leadership, support, and sustained efforts in ensuring that the welfare of doctors remains a priority.
We also acknowledge the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) for its continued advocacy and support.
And to my wonderful colleagues in ARD-COOUTH, thank you for your patience, resilience, understanding, and for believing in me and the leadership of our Association. Your trust and support throughout our engagements have been invaluable.
We celebrate progress. We celebrate the fruits of constructive engagement, patience, advocacy, and responsive leadership.
May these positive developments continue to strengthen the morale of our doctors and translate into even better healthcare services for the people of Anambra State.
Indeed, when good governance meets constructive engagement, everybody wins.
While there may still be areas requiring further attention, we choose to acknowledge progress and appreciate everyone whose efforts made this achievement possible.
When dialogue, patience, purposeful leadership, and collective commitment come together, progress becomes inevitable."
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