The International College of Surgeons in Nigeria Section has lamented inadequate cancer care experts and facilities in Nigeria.
It also raised the alarm about the ‘Japa’ phenomenon, caused by poor remuneration, loss of job satisfaction, and insecurity, which it noted has made it difficult for millions of Nigerians to access the services of a doctor.
This was contained in a communique issued on Saturday at the end of its 2024 AGM/Scientific Conference held in Uyo Akwa Ibom State with the theme, “Current Trends and Challenges to Surgical Oncology Practice” and Sub-themes; “Insecurity and Delivery of Surgical Services and Minimal Access Surgery”.
The communique which was jointly signed by the ICS-NS National President, Professor Akanimo Essiet, and Assistant Secretary Dr. Christian Madubueze, stressed the need for adequate funding and equitable distribution of cancer care and other high-end medical services in the country.
It also emphasised the need for both the federal and state governments to adequately fund public facilities, to cater to the less privileged, while also calling for government’s support to ameliorate specialised cancer care which is capital intensive globally.
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